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Vityaz vs. Spartak: KHL Match Prediction
On December 29, Vityaz will continue its series, in which it has been showing mixed results so far. This time, the team will host the clear favorite, Spartak. Our experts, in turn, will help you decide on the bets in the forecast
Command Analysis
Vityaz
Russian FederationCurrent form
After a series of setbacks, Vityaz finally won against Torpedo in a match that ended in a shootout with a score of 6:5. By the beginning of the third period, the Podolsk team was down by two goals, but made an impressive comeback. This time, Vityaz players showed high accuracy, and it is difficult to single out anyone, since everyone contributed to the success. Few expected that the team would be able to beat Moscow Dynamo, one of the main favorites of the tournament, but Vityaz demonstrated reliable play and won confidently with a score of 2:0.
The "bogatyrs" were unable to consolidate their success. The team had to fight another very strong competitor in the person of "Lokomotiv", losing with a score of 3:5. This time, goalkeeper Doroshko showed himself to be insufficiently reliable, reflecting only 86% of the shots. Despite the defeat, it is worth praising forward Gauthier, who scored a goal and gave an assist. In general, Desyatkov charges gained good form, thanks to which they were able to get closer to the playoff zone, the gap from which is only three points.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Vityaz continues to experience very serious problems with its roster. Five players are in the club infirmary: Kalinin, Roy, Savchik, Stewart and Vashchenko.
Interesting trends for betting
- Vityaz concedes an average of 2.56 goals per match
One of the club main problems remains low attacking performance.
- The Bogatyrs receive an average of eight penalty minutes per match
It is also worth noting that the team is not known for its good discipline and is often removed.
Spartak Moscow
Russian FederationCurrent form
Spartak continues its away series, which started quite successfully. After an offensive defeat to CSKA (4:5 OT), the team met with Minsk Dynamo, which had gained excellent form and consistently beaten all its competitors over a long period of time. The Red-Whites allowed the Bisons to create too many dangerous moments in their zone, but thanks to the excellent play of goalkeeper Nikolaev, they managed to transfer the match to overtime, where they ultimately won with a score of 3:2. It is impossible not to note the efforts of second-line forwards Goldobin and Loktinov, who scored two points each.
Then the Muscovites went to visit the obvious underdog Kunlun, and it seemed that they could easily beat a far from serious competitor, but everything did not go according to plan. By the middle of the third period Spartak had a one-goal advantage, but then conceded three goals in a row, suffering a defeat with a difference of two goals (2:4). Once again, the defense showed its worst side, which was the main reason for the failure. Due to the lost points, the club dropped to second place in the Western Conference table and no longer strives to take the lead, since the gap from Loko is already 13 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Spartak has no problems with its roster. The team only has Galimov and Mironov in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Spartak scores an average of 3.26 goals per match
Throughout the season, Muscovites have delighted fans with their very effective attacking play.
- The Red-Whites receive an average of 6.5 penalty minutes per match
The team can also boast of excellent discipline.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Spartak
Spartak opened the scoring in four out of six head-to-head matches
1.70Goal in each period bet - no
In four out of five head-to-head matches, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.30Tip and bets
In the upcoming match, Vityaz, naturally, acts as a clear underdog, even despite Spartak decline. The Muscovites, despite problems both in the lineup and in the game as a whole, are seriously superior to the Podolsk team and, due to this, are obliged to rehabilitate themselves before the fans for the defeat from Kunlun. Still, it is worth noting that the "bogatyrs" have recently gained a good pace and are quite capable of giving a worthy rebuff to the favorite, so we suggest betting in favor of the home team with a positive handicap.
Our prediction is a victory for Vityaz with a handicap of (+1.5) goals for 1.64
Bet on total
Spartak has recently started to have problems in defense and is letting in too many goals. Vityaz has been facing this throughout the regular championship. It is hard to believe that the clubs will be able to improve their defense, so we should expect a productive match.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.98
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Due to the home advantage, Vityaz has every chance to give Spartak a worthy rebuff in the first period and is quite capable of not losing in the opening period.
Prediction - Vityaz will not lose in the first period for 1.55
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