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Vityaz - Metallurg Magnitogorsk: KHL match forecast
On October 19, Vityaz will continue its home series and this time will play Metallurg. The Foxes have been showing mixed results lately, but despite this, the team is a clear favorite for several reasons, which our experts will tell you about in the forecast below, where the most relevant bets are also collected
Command Analysis
Vityaz
Russian FederationCurrent form
Vityaz has been in optimal shape for quite a long time, which allows the team to consistently earn points. After a dry defeat to Moscow Dynamo (0:3) due to unsuccessful play in attack, the team went to visit Sochi, where in the first match they won a confident victory with a score of 4:2. This time the attacking line showed itself properly and took advantage of the opponent failures in defense. In particular, it is worth noting the forward Savchik, who scored a double. In the return match with the Sochi team it was much more difficult, since the "bogatyrs" themselves did not hold back the pressure of the opponent, allowing them to equalize the score and transfer the game to overtime, where they still managed to finish off the "leopards".
Continuing to play at home, the Podolsk team fought a much more serious opponent in the form of Lokomotiv and, unexpectedly for many, won another victory with a score of 2:1. However, if you look at the statistics, you can see that the opponent looked much better, and they managed to achieve success only thanks to the brilliant play of goalkeeper Doroshko, who blocked 44 shots. Then Vityaz met with Avtomobilist and this time turned out to be not so reliable, losing with only one puck on the score (1:3).
Disqualifications and injuries
Vityaz has virtually no problems with its roster. Of the injured players, only defender Grigoriy Vaschenko remains.
Interesting trends for betting
- Vityaz averages only 2.5 goals per game
This season, the team is once again having problems both creating and converting dangerous moments in attack.
- On average, Podolsk players take 28 shots per match
Low efficiency indicates not the most active play in attack, which is confirmed by the statistics on shots.
Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
Metallurg played a series of home games, which they started quite successfully. In the first match, the team met with Moscow Dynamo and easily won in regulation time with a score of 5:3. Once again, the attack line showed an excellent game, and in particular, it is worth noting the efforts of forwards Silantyev and Mikhailis, who scored three points each. But the defense once again did not show itself in the best way, which affected the result in the next match with Torpedo, which had to lose with a difference of one goal (4:5). It is noteworthy that the "foxes" made twice as many shots on goal.
The worst performance of Magnitogorsk was in the match with Ak Bars, suffering a dry and crushing defeat with a score of 0:5. This time it was as if a completely different lineup took to the ice, and there was no trace left of the club previous play. Rehabilitation did not have to wait long, Metallurg went to visit Minsk Dynamo, where they again won a confident victory (2:0). This time, goalkeeper Nabokov returned to the goal, showing himself from his best side.
Disqualifications and injuries
Metallurg has some minor problems in its lineup, in particular, it is worth noting the injury of one of the club most effective forwards, Denis Zernov. However, there is still a chance for his recovery for the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Metallurg scores an average of 2.9 goals per match
In terms of scoring, the Foxes remain one of the best in the league due to the attacking nature of their game.
- On average, the Foxes receive seven penalty minutes per match.
Metallurg can also boast of a very disciplined game and rarely breaks the rules.
Trends
Goal in each period bet - yes
In four head-to-head matches in a row, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.50Bet First Goal: "Vityaz"
In three out of four head-to-head matches, Vityaz opened the scoring
2.25Tip and bets
It is worth paying attention to the fact that Vityaz has had great difficulties in matches with serious opponents throughout the regular championship, and generally earns points only in matches with opponents of its level or league outsiders. The recent victory over Lokomotiv is rather an exception to the rule. Metallurg is head and shoulders above the Bogatyrs in many respects, in particular, it is worth noting the very powerful attacking line, thanks to which the team achieves success. We believe that Magnitogorsk will once again please the fans and leave no chance for the home team.
Our prediction is Metallurg victory at 1.85
Bet on total
The upcoming match may well be productive, given the attacking style of play of Metallurg, which the team will impose on its opponent. Vityaz cannot boast of a reliable defensive line, which will lead to a large number of goals scored.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.92
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, Metallurg, due to its significant superiority, has every chance to start creating serious pressure on the opponent, which, at the end of the opening period, will convert into an advantage.
Forecast - Metallurg wins in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.55
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