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Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs. Salavat Yulaev: KHL Match Prediction
On December 20, we are expecting an interesting match within the KHL, in which Magnitogorsk Metallurg will take on Salavat Yulaev. Previous meetings between the clubs were fought and exciting. In the current season, the Ufa team has never managed to achieve success in matches with the Foxes, and they are losing in this confrontation with a total score of 0:2. What bet should you place on the event this time? You will find out from the forecast
Command Analysis
Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
Not long ago, Metallurg had been experiencing a lot of problems and could not improve its position in the tournament table. However, the team has improved significantly recently, thanks to which it ended up in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and is now literally four points behind the top three. Note that before the break, it even managed to produce a successful series of three victories. It dealt with Barys (2:0), Torpedo (5:3) and beat Lada (0:4), but still lost to Dynamo Moscow (2:3).
Nevertheless, the pause was good for Magnitogorsk, as in their first match after the Channel One Cup at home they proved their superiority over Avtomobilist with a score of 4:2, without encountering any difficulties. Then the Foxes secured a more than comfortable lead by the 38th minute and confidently brought the matter to a victorious end, although they allowed their opponent to score twice in the third twenty minutes.
Let us emphasize that Andrey Razin team has improved its efficiency and has started to score at least three or four goals quite often. Incidentally, the team top scorers are Dmitry Silantyev and Robin Press, who earned 21 and 22 points in the goal+pass system, respectively. Magnitka best performance remains the third game segment, in which it has a 29:24 ratio of goals scored and goals conceded.
Disqualifications and injuries
Metallurg has no problems with its roster at the moment.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Magnitogorsk players make 32 shots on target
Metallurg shows excellent shooting activity and spends a lot of time in the opponent zone
- Metallurg currently has 76.5% neutralization of the opponent power play
Magnitogorsk performs poorly in the minority and is one of the worst clubs in the league in this indicator.
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
Russian FederationCurrent form
Salavat Yulaev is currently in second place in the tournament table and has every chance to climb to the top spot in the near future, as it has the same number of points as Traktor. The team has been pleasing its fans with excellent results and often wins for a long period of time. Before the break, it was in excellent shape and was able to produce a series of six victories. However, after successful matches against Traktor (4:1), Sibir (3:1) and Ak Bars (3:2 OT), the Ufa team had a rest and could not immediately enter the away game against the same Kazan team, which is why they lost with a score of 2:3.
In the previous encounter, the "greens" failed the opening half, during which they conceded three unanswered goals, and only then did they join the fight and scored two goals themselves. However, unfortunately, they did not have enough time for a full comeback, which is why for the first time in a long time they were left without a single point. Incidentally, in that match, Kozlov team was very active in the opponent zone and made a total of 48 shots.
In general, the club rarely allows the opponent to score three times and shows a decent game in defense. Also, Salavat, unlike Metallurg, plays very well in the minority and currently has 83.3% neutralization of the opponent majority, occupying one of the first lines in the championship in this indicator.
Disqualifications and injuries
There are no injured or disqualified players on the team.
Interesting trends for betting
- Salavat receives 7.15 minutes of penalty time per match
Ufa players are usually sent off at least three or four times per game
- Salavat has 38:27 in goals scored and conceded in the second period
The Greens are playing the second twenty minutes at a high level
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In four out of five matches between the clubs, the first period was productive
2.05Bet 3rd period: guests will score
In three out of five matches against Magnitogorsk, Ufa scored in the third period
1.67Tip and bets
In our opinion, Metallurg is still not so strong that it can confidently deal with Ufa even at home. Salavat has been showing great results lately and stumbled only after the break. In previous matches, the Greens often demonstrated high-quality play and dealt with powerful opponents, while Magnitka often lost points in matches with leaders. Based on this, we think that Kozlov team will succeed in the upcoming confrontation.
Forecast - Salavat victory with a handicap (0) for 2.25
Bet on individual total
We expect a reliable game from Salavat in defense, as it was in most of the previous matches. We should not forget that the team plays well in the minority and skillfully copes with the opponent numerical advantage. Metallurg usually ends up with a minimum number of goals scored in matches with such opponents. In addition, in three of the previous five matches, the Foxes did not score more than twice against Ufa.
We bet on Metallurg individual total under 2.5 goals for 1.97
Total Bet
Previous matches between the teams were usually tough and ended with no more than five goals scored. Magnitogorsk has also been missing a few lately, but Salavat almost always sticks to a closed style of play, and matches with its participation are quite "low-scoring". We expect to see a lot of physical struggle and no more than five goals in the upcoming confrontation.
We bet on total under 5.5 goals for 1.65
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