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Torpedo vs. Dynamo Minsk: KHL Match Prediction
As part of the regular KHL championship, a match between Torpedo and Minsk Dynamo will take place on January 4. The Nizhny Novgorod team will play at home, where they will try to make full use of the support of their home stands. However, it is worth considering that the Bisons have gained an excellent pace. Our experts, in turn, have prepared a forecast in which they will help determine the most optimal bets
Command Analysis
Torpedo
Russian FederationCurrent form
Torpedo continues to be in a decline, which has already dragged on for a very long time. In eight matches, the team managed to win only two victories, and most of the other matches ended in regulation time. The Nizhny Novgorod team showed a good game on the road, where they were almost able to beat Vityaz (5:6 OT), and also imposed a fight on St. Petersburg SKA, losing with a score of 4:6. As you can see, once again the main problem was a weak defensive line, which allowed competitors to create and realize a huge number of dangerous moments in their zone. Returning to the home arena, the team suffered a complete rout from Lokomotiv (0:5). Larionov charges made only 22 shots on target in three periods, which is unusual for them.
However, in the match with one of the main outsiders of the league, Barys, the team managed to break its losing streak, winning confidently (3:1). Such a result was quite predictable, since the Kazakhs were in terrible shape, and in all respects they are seriously inferior to Torpedo. However, in the match with another weak opponent, Kunlun, they were unable to achieve success. Once again, serious problems arose in defense, which is why they had to lose in overtime (3:4). Goalkeeper Bocharov showed his worst side, reflecting only 85% of the shots. Despite the huge number of lost points, the club still remains in the playoff zone, occupying the eighth line in the Western Conference table, although the advantage over the closest competitor has already been reduced to four points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Torpedo is experiencing difficulties with its lineup. Abramov and Phillips have joined the already injured Misnyakov.
Interesting trends for betting
- Torpedo scores an average of 3.3 goals per match
The Nizhny Novgorod team continues to demonstrate very effective attacking play.
- "Avtozavodtsy" realized only 18% of the majority attempts
Although Torpedo demonstrates a bright and productive style of play in attack, the team does not always successfully use the opponents' penalties.
Dinamo Minsk
BelarusCurrent form
Dynamo demonstrated outstanding results, winning three away games in a row. However, upon returning to their home arena, the team was unable to continue their winning streak and lost to Spartak in overtime with a score of 2:3. The opponent tied the score seven minutes before the end of the match. A tense game was expected in the next match with the Kazan club, but the team won confidently with a score of 5:1. The defenders showed a high level of play, allowing the opponent to make only 18 shots on goal in three periods. The forwards also showed themselves, many of them scored. Continuing to play at home, the Bisons played another strong opponent - Moscow Dynamo. Despite the efforts of the opponent, the Minsk team did not allow them to score a single puck, winning the match with a score of 1:0. The main hero of the meeting was goalkeeper Demchenko, who blocked 29 shots and made a shutout.
It seemed that there would be difficulties in the match with the current leader of the Western Conference, Lokomotiv, but this time Kvartalnov charges showed themselves in all their glory and confidently dealt with another favorite, defeating them with a score of 4:1. Defender Gross showed a great game, scoring twice and giving two assists. Indeed, at the moment, Dynamo is in its best form since the very start of the regular championship, which allowed the team to seriously strengthen its position in the playoff zone, having 49 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
The situation in the Dynamo infirmary remains unchanged. The team continues to play without Daniil Sotishvili.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Dynamo concedes 2.56 goals per match
The team continues to demonstrate impressive defensive play, rarely allowing opponents to create dangerous moments in attack.
- On average, the Bisons receive seven penalty minutes per game.
I would also like to note the clear discipline that this club shows.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Dynamo
In three out of four head-to-head matches, Dynamo opened the scoring
1.90Goal in each period bet - yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.55Tip and bets
It is quite strange that bookmakers do not single out Dynamo as a clear favorite in the upcoming match and give very high odds for its victory, which is definitely worth taking advantage of. Torpedo continues to be in decline, losing to its opponents both at home and away. Larionov charges are experiencing huge problems in defense, and even high efficiency does not allow them to compensate for this shortcoming. The Minsk team, in turn, is distinguished by a very reliable defense and will not allow the "automakers" to show their full attacking potential.
Our prediction is Dynamo victory in the match at 1.95
Bet on total
Torpedo main problem remains their terrible defense. The team constantly misses a huge number of goals and tries its best to compensate for this deficiency with its attacking line. Dynamo can also boast of excellent attacking play, which means that the upcoming match may well be productive, which is what we suggest betting on.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 2.08
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Dynamo has been showing excellent play at the start of the match for a long time now and consistently creates problems for its opponents. We believe that in this match, the Minsk team will be able to earn an advantage already in the first period.
Prediction - Dynamo win in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.88
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