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SKA vs Dynamo Minsk: KHL Match Prediction
On October 10, SKA will host Dynamo Minsk in another matchup of the KHL regular season. The Bisons have struggled lately, facing a three-game losing streak, and will be eager to redeem themselves in front of their fans. Will the Bisons be able to mount a strong challenge against such a formidable opponent? Find the answer in our prediction, where we also highlight the most relevant betting options.
Command Analysis
SKA St. Petersburg
Russian FederationCurrent Form
After a streak of five consecutive wins SКА has started to face some challenges. The team unexpectedly ended their successful run with a loss to the clear underdog Kunlun. Once again the main reason for the setback was a weak defensive performance with goalkeeper Pleskov unable to provide support for the team. Subsequently the players under Rotenberg went on the road where they comfortably defeated Dynamo Minsk without conceding a goal 3-0. However they were unable to capitalize on this success in their next game against Severstal losing 3-4 again due to defensive lapses.
In their away game against Lokomotiv the St. Petersburg team had a tough match but ultimately emerged victorious. For half of the third period the team played shorthanded allowed their opponent to equalize and push the game into overtime where they managed to outlast the Yaroslavl team. Thanks to their lengthy winning streak SКА climbed to third place in the Western Conference standings and trail the leader by just five points.
Disqualifications and Injuries
The St. Petersburg team is almost at full strength with only defender Artem Zemchenok sidelined.
Interesting Betting Trends
- СКА averages 3.7 goals per match
Currently SКА is one of the highest-scoring teams in the league second only to Torpedo in this regard.
- The team averages 34 shots per game
With their powerful offensive lineup SКА consistently applies serious pressure on their opponents game after game.
Dinamo Minsk
BelarusCurrent Form
Overall, Dynamo has had a successful start to the season, but a string of victories was followed by a significant decline that continues. The losing streak for the Bison began at home, losing to clear favorite SKA with a score of 0:3. Interestingly, the Minsk team outshot their opponent, yet the puck just wouldn't find the net. It seemed like they could easily bounce back in their away game against Sochi, but they struggled even against the clear underdogs, losing 2:3 to the Leopards. Once again, luck wasn't on the side of Kvartalnov's team, as Sochi managed only 13 shots on goal and hardly deserved the win.
Dynamo came close to victory again in their match against Severstal, but this time they fell in a shootout, losing 2:3. A young goalie, Velmakin, was in net and had proven himself well despite the defeat. In fact, it was mainly due to the goalkeeper's efforts that they managed to secure at least one point.
Disciplinary Issues and Injuries
Dynamo continues to face squad challenges. Andrej Kareev remains unavailable due to injury; he was expected to be one of the primary goalkeepers for the team. Additionally, forward Roman Gorbunov will miss the upcoming match.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Dynamo averages 2.4 goals conceded per match
Despite issues in the goalkeeping department, the Minsk team shows strong defensive play and rarely allows a high number of goals.
- Minsk has allowed only three goals after 47 penalties
Currently, Dynamo stands out as the best team in terms of penalty kill performance, virtually eliminating scoring chances after a penalty is called.
Trends
Bet Goal in every period - yes
In four out of six matchups, both teams scored a goal in every period
1.40Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In four out of five matchups, both teams scored more than one goal in the first period
1.76Tip and bets
Bookmakers once again have little faith in Dynamo's chances and are offering a very low odds on a SKA victory, which is an opportunity not to be missed. The Bison consistently put up a strong fight against their opponents in each match and, importantly, they play a fast-paced game, regularly taking more shots on goal. This will be crucial in their clash against the Petersburg team, especially given SKA's defensive issues. The Army Men have started dropping points, even against underdog teams, indicating they are not in peak form. We recommend taking advantage of the favorable odds and placing a bet on the guests.
Our prediction is a Dynamo victory with a +1.5 goal spread at 1.94
Total Goals Bet
The upcoming match is expected to showcase high-scoring hockey, as both teams primarily focus on offense and consistently delight fans with goals.
Prediction - total over 5.5 goals at 1.73
Third Period Outcome Bet
Dynamo tends to ramp up the tempo in the final stretch of the game, often either solidifying their lead or narrowing the gap in goals. This presents a great opportunity to bet on a double chance for the home team in the last twenty minutes.
Prediction - Dynamo not to lose in the third period at 1.93
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