Salavat Yulaev vs. Metallurg Magnitogorsk: KHL match forecast

Current form

Many expected a much more confident start to the season from the current Gagarin Cup holder, but Metallurg had a hard time earning points throughout almost the entire regular season. This is primarily due to the club low attacking performance, which is unusual for them. On average, the Foxes score 2.6 goals per game, which does not allow them to fight back against the league strongest clubs. Recently, Magnitogorsk has begun to consistently earn points, but it is worth noting that their opponents were far from the most serious competitors.

Razin team played a three-game away series, in which they snatched victories from Amur and Admiral with great difficulty in overtime with scores of 2:1 and 3:2, respectively. Then the team went to visit Sibir, where they played much better and finally realized their full attacking potential, defeating the Novosibirsk team with a difference of three goals (4:1). It is worth noting that goalkeeper Nabokov made a huge contribution to the success, having blocked 42 shots out of 43. Returning to the home arena, Metallurg fought with the leader of the Eastern Conference, Traktor, and suffered an expected defeat, and without scoring (0:4). The Foxes were able to regain their lost points on the road, where they again snatched victory with great effort in a shootout (2:1).

Disqualifications and injuries

What is noteworthy is that Metallurg is playing with almost its full squad, and only striker Danila Yurov remains in the infirmary.

Interesting trends for betting

• On average, Metallurg receives only six penalty minutes per match

The Foxes are distinguished by their very disciplined play and in this respect the club remains one of the best in the league.

• On average, Magnitogorsk players take 32 shots per match

It is also worth noting the very active play of the team in attack. It is trying its best to prove itself, but so far there are problems with implementation.