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SKA vs. Admiral: KHL Match Prediction
SKA will play at home on December 21, where they will try to continue earning points. This time, the team will face a clear underdog in the form of Admiral. Our experts, in turn, have prepared a forecast in which they will tell you about the clubs' latest matches, and also help you highlight the most relevant bets
Command Analysis
SKA St. Petersburg
Russian FederationCurrent form
SKA continues its long home streak, which has already reached four games and did not start in the best way. In the first match, the team met with Moscow Dynamo and could not cope with the opponent pressure due to constant lapses in defense, which ultimately led to a defeat (2:4). Goalkeeper Moyasevic showed an excellent game, but still could not cope with the huge number of shots from the Muscovites. But in the next meeting with Barys, they managed to avoid conceding pucks altogether. The club won a dry victory with a score of 1:0. This time Moyasevic made his first "dry" of the season.
True, the St. Petersburg team was unable to consolidate its success. In the match with Lokomotiv, there were problems with converting moments in attack, and the defense again turned out to be far from the most reliable. As a result, they had to lose by a difference of one goal (2:3). Rotenberg charges were able to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans in the match with Torpedo, where they finally showed their full attacking potential, winning a confident victory with a score of 6:4. The most productive player was forward Kuznetsov, who gave four assists. Indeed, the "army men" are again starting to gain strength in defense, but for now they remain in fifth place in the Western Conference table, with 46 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Zemchenok continues to remain in the SKA infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, SKA scores 3.6 goals per game
Even despite the decline, the club remains one of the most productive in the league.
- Petersburgers receive an average of nine penalty minutes per match
It is also worth noting the team weak discipline, which leads to frequent removals.
Admiral Vladivostok
Russian FederationCurrent form
Admiral is playing an away series, which they started very successfully. The team went to visit Amur, where in the first match they showed a very productive game in attack, due to which they were able to compensate for the lapses in defense, winning with a score of 6:4. The first link made a huge contribution to the success, which in total earned 11 effective actions. In the return match with the Khabarovsk team, the club played much more reliably in defense, due to which they routed the Tigers with a difference of three goals (4:1). This time, goalkeeper Mishurov distinguished himself, reflecting 38 shots out of 39.
Then the Vladivostok team went to visit a much more powerful competitor in the person of Moscow Dynamo and were unable to show their best side. Serious problems in defense arose again, due to which they were unable to even cling to one point, losing with a score of 2:4. This time Mishurov had to be replaced at the beginning of the second period after three missed goals. Traditionally, the "sailors" consistently earn points at home, but on the road they constantly lose to clear favorites. Despite this, the club remains in the playoff zone and is currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference table.
Disqualifications and injuries
Admiral has no problems with its roster. Only Grman is in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Admiral concedes an average of 2.9 goals per game
The team continues to show weak defensive play this season and consistently allows opponents to fully realize their attacking potential.
- The Mariners average 31 shots per game.
The Vladivostok team is trying to compensate for the lapses in defense through active actions in attack.
Trends
Bet First Goal: SKA
In three out of four head-to-head matches, SKA opened the scoring
1.45Goal in each period bet - yes
In five head-to-head matches in a row, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.55Tip and bets
It is hard to believe that Admiral will be able to give a worthy fight in the upcoming match. SKA showed that it is in optimal shape, having defeated Torpedo, and in addition to this, the club will play at home, where with the support of fans it has even more chances of success. The Sailors perform poorly on the road and often suffer losses, especially in matches with obvious favorites. So there is no point in taking risks, and it is better to bet on a confident victory for the home team with a minus handicap.
Our prediction is SKA victory with a handicap of (-1.5) pucks for 1.73
Bet on total
It is also worth noting that both teams have not been able to boast of a reliable game in defense throughout the season and rely on the attacking line. So in the upcoming match we should expect a large number of goals scored, which is what we suggest making the second bet on.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.90
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, SKA has every chance to create serious problems for Admiral, as from the very start of the match it will begin to create powerful pressure on the opponent, for which the “sailors” are unlikely to be ready.
Prediction - SKA win in the first period for 1.87
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