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Avangard vs. Lada: KHL Match Prediction
Avangard will return to their home arena on December 28 after an away series and this time will face Lada. Both teams have not been performing at their best lately, but Omsk is still the clear favorite. Which bets should you choose? You will find the answer in our forecast
Command Analysis
Avangard Omsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
Avangard started the away series very successfully and in the first match was able to win a confident victory over Sibir with a score of 5:3. The entire attacking line showed an excellent game, and it is difficult to even single out any of the players. Then the team went to visit another far from the most serious opponent, in the person of Neftekhimik, and this time with difficulty snatched victory in overtime (4:3). The most productive player was forward Yakubov, who scored twice. Goalkeeper Serebryakov also made a big contribution to the success, having blocked 35 shots. It was expected that the Hawks would gain an excellent pace and would be able to confidently cope with Lada, but this did not happen. Khomchenko was in goal, he played much worse than his teammate, which led to a defeat (3:4).
Partially, they managed to rehabilitate themselves and earn one point away from Metallurg, where they were literally one successful move away from victory, and had to lose in overtime (1:2). It is worth noting that head coach Reid Boucher and his assistant Dave Barr have rejoined the team, which should clearly benefit the club. But for now, they are only in seventh place in the Eastern Conference table, where we are not used to seeing Avangard.
Disqualifications and injuries
Avangard has three players in the infirmary: Boykov, Grant and Stepanov.
Interesting trends for betting
- Avangard averages 2.56 goals per game
The club main problem remains its very low attacking performance.
- The Hawks are averaging 6.4 penalty minutes per game.
The team distinctive feature remains its very careful and disciplined play.
Lada Togliatti
Russian FederationCurrent form
Lada continues to be in decline and earns points with great difficulty. In four matches, the team managed to win only one victory over Avangard (4:3), and only due to the opponent failures in defense and good execution of shots. In particular, it is worth praising Kugryshin and Vertaikin, who scored two points each. The team also imposed a decent fight on Sochi and Torpedo, but lost in regulation time by a difference of one goal with a score of 2:3 and 3:4, respectively. The Togliatti team had problems in defense and allowed opponents to easily enter the zone, creating too many dangerous moments.
There were also some disastrous performances. Togliatti hosted Metallurg and suffered a dry defeat with a score of 0:4. Not only the attacking line showed its worst side, but also goalkeeper Pod'yapolkiy, who reflected only 87% of the shots. Indeed, this season the team has not shown the best results and is currently outside the playoff zone, occupying only the tenth line in the Eastern Conference table. However, it is worth noting that if the club improves, it has every chance of getting into the playoffs.
Disqualifications and injuries
Lada has no serious problems with its roster. Only Chervonenko and Popugaev are in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Lada scores 2.14 goals per match
Throughout the season, Togliatti residents have been experiencing huge problems with offensive performance.
- The team converted just 12% of its power play attempts.
Due to weak attacking play, the club cannot even take advantage of its numerical superiority.
Trends
Bet First Goal: "Lada"
In three out of four head-to-head matches, Lada opened the scoring
2.55Goal in each period bet - yes
In five head-to-head matches in a row, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.67Tip and bets
Avangard is the clear favorite in the upcoming match, for several reasons. Firstly, the Omsk team is again led by the same coaching staff with which they have consistently beaten almost all opponents on their way and fought for leadership in the Eastern Conference table. Secondly, the Hawks have returned to their home arena, where, with the support of their fans, they show their best side and have excellent chances for success. But Lada has had serious problems lately, so the home team must take revenge.
Our prediction is Avangard victory at 1.62
Bet on total
Recently, Avangard has started to show a very active game in attack, but in defense, problems have often arisen, which together leads to very productive matches.
Forecast - total over 4.5 goals for 1.79
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, Avangard has every chance to meet Lada with force and create serious problems for the Togliatti team already in the first period due to constant pressure. As a result, this should bring the Hawks an advantage in the starting segment.
Prediction - Avangard wins in the first period for 2.05
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