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Traktor vs Admiral: KHL Match Preview and Prediction
On October 9, the KHL Championship will feature a match between Traktor and Admiral. Chelyabinsk is in excellent form, currently riding a four-game winning streak. It's no surprise that they are favored in this matchup. Conversely, the team from Vladivostok struggles in away games, often missing out on valuable points. Is it worth betting on the home team's success? Find out in our analysis.
Command Analysis
Traktor
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Traktor is currently positioned second in the Eastern Conference and could soon rise to the top spot. The team has been showcasing quality hockey since the start of the season, and Benoit Grou has successfully implemented a strong game plan. It’s worth noting that they have just returned from a road trip. During this series, the Chelyabinsk team secured victories over Spartak (3-2 SO), Dynamo Moscow (4-1), and delivered a stunning 4-0 defeat against CSKA.
Following this stretch, the Bears had ample time for rest and recovery, ensuring they are physically prepared for their home games. Notably, the Ural team continues to demonstrate impressive defensive skills, rarely allowing more than one or two goals. The leading scorers for the club are Vitaly Kravtsov and Maxim Shabanov, who have accumulated 10 and 14 points in the goal-plus-assist system, respectively.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Der-Arguchintsev and Sikura will miss the match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Traktor allows an average of no more than 30 shots on goal
The Chelyabinsk team concedes very few goals, largely because they consistently manage to block opponents' shots.
- The Bears hold a 15-4 ratio of goals scored to goals conceded in the third period
Traktor remains disciplined during the final twenty minutes, often dominating this phase of the game.
Admiral Vladivostok
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Admiral currently sits in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Overall, this position should satisfy the team, as they were not originally aiming for top spots and only need to stay within playoff contention. The Vladivostok squad has been inconsistent this season, recently facing a dismal stretch of four consecutive losses. During their current away series, they fell to Dynamo Minsk (2-7) and Sochi (0-5), and also lost to Lada (0-1 in a shootout).
Fortunately, in their final match against the Togliatti team, the sailors managed to redeem themselves, clinching a 2-0 victory. However, most of Admiral's points have come from home games, while their performance on the road has been lacking. On average, Leonid Tambiev's team scores no more than two goals in away games. Notably, the top scorer on the team is Egor Petukhov, who has netted six goals over 12 matches.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Osanin and Starkov will miss the upcoming game due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Admiral has a powerplay conversion rate of 23.5%
The Vladivostok team heavily relies on their powerplay and executes plays effectively in the 5-on-4 format.
- They have a goal differential of 15:16 in the second period.
Admiral plays the second period with high intensity and maintains a free-flowing style when switching benches.
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In four out of five matchups, the first period has proven to be high-scoring
1.67Bet 3rd Period: Home Team to Win
In the last two encounters, the Chelyabinsk team has triumphed in the third period
2.00Tip and bets
We believe that Traktor is set to secure two points in the upcoming match without much trouble. The Chelyabinsk team is in great form and is on a lengthy winning streak, while Admiral has already played several consecutive away games, expending considerable energy. Moreover, the sailors have never been known for their consistency on the road and often fall short in regulation time. The Bears have previously faced tougher opponents, so they are expected to achieve success on their home ice.
Prediction - Traktor victory at 1.60
Bet on Individual Total
In recent matches, Admiral has shown average offensive output, typically managing to breach opponents' defenses only once or twice. In contrast, Traktor has conceded fewer than two goals in their last two games. Coach Gru's squad is highly effective defensively, making a wager on the individual total for the visiting team worthwhile.
We recommend betting on Admiral's individual total to be under two goals at odds of 1.70
Bet on Total Goals
We do not anticipate a high number of goals in the upcoming match. Traktor has also played many of their recent games with low scoring. Additionally, the last three encounters involving Admiral have also been low-scoring affairs. Taking this into account, we suggest betting on the total to be under.
We are taking the total under 5.5 goals at odds of 1.70
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