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Severstal vs SKA: KHL Match Prediction
On October 5, the KHL regular season will feature a matchup between Severstal and SKA. These teams previously delivered a thrilling game that saw a staggering 13 goals scored. The upcoming clash in Cherepovets promises to be just as captivating and exciting. Will the Steelworkers be able to delight their fans and secure points against a formidable opponent? Discover the answer in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Severstal Cherepovets
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Severstal currently sits in playoff contention, holding the seventh place in the Western Conference with 12 points. However, the team has been struggling recently, suffering four losses in their last five games, with a sole victory against Dinamo Minsk (3:2). In their most recent away match, Severstal was favored against Sochi but surprisingly lost 0:1 to the league's underdog, finishing the game without a single goal.
On home ice, coach Andrei Kozyrev’s team typically performs strongly, averaging around four goals per game. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that their power play has been less effective, converting just 11.9% of opportunities. The team's leading scorer, Kirill Pilipenko, is enjoying a remarkable start to the season with 14 points from goals and assists combined.
Injuries and Suspensions
There are currently no injured or suspended players on the roster.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Severstal averages three goals against per game
The team struggles defensively and tends to play an open, back-and-forth style of hockey, leading to a higher number of goals conceded.
- The team averages seven hits per game
Despite registering fewer hits, Severstal faces about 17 hits from opponents in each game.
SKA St. Petersburg
Russian FederationCurrent Form
SKA is eager to claim the top spot in the Western Conference. However, the team currently trails Lokomotiv by six points, making it challenging to catch up anytime soon. In the past seven matches, the team only stumbled against Kunlun (4-5) but bounced back impressively in their first away match, defeating Dinamo Minsk 3-0. This marked the first time the army team finished a game without conceding, a notable improvement given that they previously allowed at least two goals per match.
Despite this, SKA continues to struggle with their power play, converting only 10.5% of their opportunities, which ranks them among the lowest in the league. Coach Roman Rotenberg has yet to resolve this issue. Additionally, with Evgeny Kuznetsov sidelined due to injury, scoring has become even more difficult. However, newcomer Tony DeAngelo is making a strong impression, contributing five assists, though he is still searching for his first goal.
Injuries and Suspensions
Artem Zemchenok and Evgeny Kuznetsov will miss the upcoming match due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, SKA scores 3.73 goals per game.
The Petersburg team boasts the most potent offensive lineup in the league, consistently finding the net thanks to a wealth of talented forwards.
- Statistically, SKA averages nine minutes of penalty time.
SKA is not considered a disciplined team and often finds itself short-handed.
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In four out of five matchups, the first period has been high-scoring
1.87Bet 2nd Period: SKA Win
In three out of five encounters, the Petersburg team secured victories in the second period
2.25Tip and bets
We believe that SKA will dominate in this matchup against the Cherepovets team. In their last encounter, the army team handled their opponent confidently despite conceding five goals. The guests have a significantly stronger lineup, even with Kuznetsov temporarily sidelined. Furthermore, Severstal is far from reaching their optimal form and recently lost to Sochi. While the Steelworkers will put up a fight, it is unlikely they will be able to push the game into overtime.
Prediction - SKA victory at 1.85
Bet on Individual Total
SKA typically scores no less than three goals in most matches. The team is currently the highest-scoring in the league with a formidable offense. Severstal will find it challenging to handle the opponent's forwards and likely won't leave the game unscathed. In their last three encounters, the army team also netted at least three goals against Cherepovets in four out of five matches. Based on this, we recommend placing a bet on their individual total.
We bet on SKA's individual total over 2.5 goals at 1.53
Bet on Total Goals
The previous matchup between these teams featured 13 goals. Overall, many SKA games tend to be high-scoring with more than five goals. The army team scores frequently but also concedes about three goals on average. It’s likely that the upcoming clash will be just as thrilling.
We bet on the total over 5.5 goals at odds of 1.90
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