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Vityaz vs. Spartak: KHL Match Prediction
On December 8, Vityaz will play at home, where they will try to break their losing streak. In the upcoming match, the team will host Spartak, which has gained excellent form. Are the Podolsk team capable of giving a worthy rebuff to the clear favorite? Find out in our forecast, where the most relevant bets are also collected
Command Analysis
Vityaz
Russian FederationCurrent form
After a series of failures and three away defeats in a row, Vityaz returned to its home arena, where it was finally able to break its streak of bad luck. In the match with Neftekhimik, the team demonstrated an incredible will to win and snatched victory in a shootout with a score of 4:3. The Bogatyrs were ahead throughout the entire match, but five minutes before the final whistle, they allowed their opponents to tie the score. However, thanks to active play in attack and the brilliant play of goalkeeper Dorozhko, who repelled 45 out of 48 shots, the team still won.
The next match against CSKA became a real test for Vityaz. Despite all their efforts and efforts, the team lost again in overtime with a score of 1:2. Goalkeeper Shikin showed an outstanding game, reflecting many dangerous shots and not allowing the opponent to score more. Thanks to his efforts, the Podolsk team avoided a crushing defeat. The team was unable to show the same reliable game in defense in the match with Ak Bars. This time, Doroshko did not play so confidently, and as a result, the match ended in defeat with a difference of two goals (3:5). Due to another decline, the club still cannot get into the playoff zone, the gap from which is currently four points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vityaz is experiencing serious problems with its roster, which especially affects the club attack. Currently, three forwards are in the infirmary: Ivan Chekhovich, Ivan Savchik and Vladislav Tsitsiura. In addition, defender Grigoriy Vaschenko will not be able to participate in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Vityaz scores an average of 2.5 goals per match
The Bogatyrs continue to experience problems with offensive efficiency.
- Podolsk conceded 23 goals while shorthanded
It is also worth noting the team’s weak play in the minority, which the opponents consistently take advantage of.
Spartak Moscow
Russian FederationCurrent form
Spartak quickly recovered from the slump and began to earn points steadily again. The team broke its losing streak of three games away to Avtomobilist, where it snatched victory in a shootout (5:4). The match turned out to be very interesting, since the red-whites initially earned a significant advantage and there was no longer any doubt about their confident victory, but in the third period the opponent scored three goals and tied the score. Still, the Muscovites did not give up after the comeback of the opponent, but on the contrary, picked up the pace, which allowed them to achieve success.
Then Zhamnov team went to visit Barys, where they played unreliably in defense and allowed the opponent to create a huge number of dangerous moments in their zone, but took advantage of the low efficiency of the Kazakhs, winning a confident victory with a score of 4:2. The main hero of the meeting was goalkeeper Rybar, who blocked 38 shots out of 40. It is difficult to single out anyone from the attacking line, since many players distinguished themselves with effective actions. Even despite a slight decline, the club continues to remain in second place in the Western Conference table, although the gap from the leader is already 10 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Spartak does not have any serious problems with its roster. Only forward Andrei Loktionov and defender Andrei Mironov are in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Spartak scores an average of 3.3 goals per match
This season, Muscovites have shown excellent attacking play and have consistently realized their potential, scoring a large number of goals from match to match.
- The Red-Whites receive 6.8 penalty minutes per match
It is also worth noting the excellent discipline of the club.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Spartak
Spartak opened the scoring in four out of six head-to-head matches
1.70Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In four of the six head-to-head games, the teams scored more than one goal in the second period.
1.63Tip and bets
Spartak surpasses its opponent in all respects and due to this acts as a clear favorite. Vityaz does not always give a worthy rebuff to its opponents even at home, and in matches with the strongest clubs of the league it often suffers crushing defeats. The Muscovites, in turn, recovered from the slump and again began to please fans with victories. We believe that the "red-whites" have an excellent chance to take advantage of the problems of their opponents and win the upcoming match, which is what we suggest placing a bet on.
Our prediction is Spartak victory at 1.87
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, we can expect a large number of goals scored. Both teams are not distinguished by a reliable game in defense, and Spartak remains one of the most productive clubs in the league. So there is an excellent opportunity to bet on the total over.
Forecast - total over five goals for 1.74
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Spartak will start the match with serious pressure on Vityaz, as it has a serious advantage over them. The Podolsk team will hardly be able to hold back the powerful pressure of the opponent and will allow the Muscovites to earn an advantage already at the end of the starting segment.
Prediction - Spartak wins in the first period for 2.27
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