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Spartak vs Salavat Yulaev: KHL Match Prediction
On October 10 at Megasport, Spartak will face Salavat Yulaev. The recent performances of the Ufa team have not been promising, as they began their current road series with a loss. Meanwhile, the red-and-whites have also experienced a mix of victories and defeats. Bookmakers have slightly favored the home team in this matchup. Should you bet on the success of the Moscow team? Find out in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Spartak Moscow
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Spartak is positioned second in the Western Conference, trailing the leader by just four points. At the end of last month, the team enjoyed a three-match winning streak but started October on a rocky note, alternating between wins and losses. The red-and-whites lost to Traktor in a shootout (2-3), defeated Barys (4-2), and then fell to Metallurg Magnitogorsk with a score of 2-5. Typically, under Alexey Zhamnov's coaching, the team secures favorable outcomes when they allow no more than two goals against.
This season, Spartak has not been as prolific in offense but manages to score an average of at least three goals per game. Interestingly, none of the trio of Poryadin, Morozov, or Goldobin has surpassed the ten-point mark in the points system, despite their formidable reputation from last year. Notably, last season's top scorer, Nikolai Goldobin, has not found the net in three consecutive matches.
Injuries and Suspensions
Currently, there are no injured or suspended players in the squad.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Spartak averages no more than ten hits per game.
The red-and-whites focus more on attacking play than physical hockey.
- They have an 18:8 goal differential in the second period.
The team ranks among the best in the league during the second period, often dominating it.
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Salavat Yulaev is not performing at its best. The team sits in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, having played a few games fewer than their rivals. This uneven schedule may be the reason the Ufa squad can't find their rhythm, leading to two consecutive losses. They recently squandered a comfortable lead in a match against Kunlun (2-5) and then suffered a shutout loss to CSKA (0-2) on the road, marking their first game of the season without scoring.
The Greens excel at home, but have secured only one victory in regulation time on the road this season. However, Salavat's power play is in excellent shape, ranking among the best in the league with a 27% conversion rate. The coaching staff heavily relies on the top forward line, which often drives the team's success. The trio of Khmelevski, Livo, and Todd has collectively amassed at least nine points in goals and assists.
Injuries and Suspensions
Kuzmin and Tsuligin will miss the match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Salavat has a goals ratio of 11:16 in the third period.
The Ufa team struggles in the final period and often lacks stamina for a full 60 minutes.
- Ufa boasts an 81.8% success rate in killing penalties.
Kozlov's squad performs well when down a player, demonstrating solid defense in a 4-on-5 format.
Trends
Bet 1st Period: total over 1.5 goals
In three of the five matches featuring the home team, the first period was high-scoring
1.90Bet 3rd Period: visitors to score
In four out of five games, Spartak conceded in the third period
1.60Tip and bets
Salavat Yulaev, coming off two consecutive losses, will surely aim to regroup and deliver a strong performance, especially after a shutout defeat. Spartak has also struggled lately, finding it difficult to secure victories. In previous matchups, Ufa has often earned points against the red-and-whites, frequently pushing games to overtime. Additionally, the hosts have only managed to win two out of six matches within regulation time. We anticipate that the Green team will earn at least one point in this matchup.
Prediction - Salavat will not lose at odds of 1.70
Betting on Individual Total
In most past matches, Spartak scored no more than two goals. Salavat is likely to adopt a defensive strategy, especially since they have recently allowed more than two goals frequently. Considering that the Moscow team rarely exceeds three goals this season, placing a bet on their individual total makes sense.
We recommend betting on Spartak's individual total of under three goals at odds of 1.69
Betting on Total Goals
After recent losses, both teams will approach this match carefully. We do not expect to see six or more goals in this matchup. Additionally, three of the last five encounters between these clubs have ended with a combined total below this mark.
We suggest betting on a total of under 5.5 goals at odds of 1.85
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