SKA vs. Neftekhimik: KHL match forecast

Current form

Neftekhimik has completed a four-game home series that started off very well. In the first game, the team faced Lada and snatched victory in a shootout (3:2). The Wolves should have won in regulation time, but they conceded a goal just three minutes before the final whistle. It is impossible not to note the efforts of goalkeeper Dolganov, who stopped 41 shots. Then Zagidulin team played two games with Amur, winning two more victories over the obvious underdog with scores of 4:1 and 4:3 (B), respectively. However, it is worth noting that in both games the Tigers had more shots on target.

But they failed to cope with a more serious competitor in the person of Sibir. Once again, Neftekhimik had difficulties both creating and realizing moments in attack, which led to an interrupted winning streak and a defeat in regular time (1:2). Nevertheless, due to the large number of points scored, the team continues to remain in fifth place in the Western Conference table.

Disqualifications and injuries

Neftekhimik has virtually no problems with its roster, and only forward Vladimir Bryukvin is in the infirmary.

Interesting trends for betting

• Neftekhimik neutralized 87.5% of the opponent power play.

The Wolves boast a very solid penalty kill and rarely allow their opponents to take advantage of their chances.

• On average, Nizhnekamsk players score only 2.3 goals per match

Neftekhimik itself also cannot boast of effective attacking play.