Salavat Yulaev — Lokomotiv: forecast for the KHL match
In the upcoming match, Salavat Yulaev will once again perform at the home arena, where, with the support of the fans, he will try to continue steadily earning points. This time, the team will face the current leader of the Western Conference, Lokomotiv, so it will not be easy to succeed again. What kind of bets should I choose? You will find the answer in our forecast

Command Analysis

Salavat Yulaev Ufa

Current form
"Salavat Yulaev" has been in great shape for a long time and consistently earns points. The team played a short home series of two matches, in which they showed their best side and in the first match won a landslide victory over an opponent of their level in the person of Metallurg (6:4). What is especially noteworthy is that at the beginning of the third period, the opponent had a two-goal advantage, and it seemed that things were heading for defeat. Despite this, the Greens added to the pace and not only equalized the score, but also took the lead themselves. It is difficult to even single out any of the players, as many have distinguished themselves by their effective actions. Next, the team met with a less serious competitor, Neftekhimik, and left no chance for Nizhnekamsk, defeating them with a score of 4:1. Despite a very productive game, I would like to note the efforts of goalkeeper Samonov, who deflected 37 shots, which did not allow the opponent to catch on to the comeback.
After a very successful home series, the Greens went to visit a clear outsider and it seemed that they would easily win, but this did not happen. The Greens seemed to underestimate their competitor and allowed him to create too many dangerous chances at their own goal. This time, goalkeeper Samonov was not so reliable, reflecting only 87% of shots. Returning to the domshan arena, Kozlov's team held a "green" derby with Ak Bars and were able to play as reliably as possible, not even allowing the opponent to score, winning dry (3:0). Goalkeeper Vyazovoy showed a great game, reflecting all the shots and making a "cracker".
Disqualifications and injuries
Kuzmin and Panin will not be able to participate in the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
- Salavat Yulaev concedes an average of 2.40 goals per match.
The team is known for its very reliable defensive play throughout the regular season.
- The Greens have implemented 20.6% of the majority's attempts
It is also worth praising the excellent implementation of numerical superiority.

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl

Current form
Lokomotiv has been unable to regain its former form for a long time, and in eight matches the team managed to win only three, which is unusual for it. However, in defense of the club, it should be said that he met mostly with very serious opponents and was repeatedly one step away from success, but time after time he could not prove himself at his best, which led to defeats. Yaroslavl had a long home series, which ended ambiguously. The team hosted Spartak and showed a very weak defensive game, allowing the Muscovites to fully realize their attacking potential, which eventually led to a defeat with a score of 4:5. Goalkeeper Melnichuk was unable to handle a huge number of shots, deflecting only 86% of them. Nikitan's players were able to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans in the match with Dinamo Minsk, winning a "dry" victory (2:0). This time Melnichuk turned out to be much more reliable.
Next, the "railwaymen" went to play on the road, where they were defeated by a score of 1 in the very first return match with the Minsk team.:3. This time, there were huge problems with both creating and implementing attacking chances, which led to a loss of points, and in just three periods, they managed to land 21 shots on the Bison goal. As expected, the club was able to easily rehabilitate itself in front of the fans in the next match, leaving Severstal with no chance, defeating it with a score of 5:1. Once again, the attacking line proved to be at its best, and it is difficult even to single out any of the players, since almost all distinguished themselves with effective actions.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ulyev will not be able to help his partners in the game against the Greens.
Interesting betting trends
- Lokomotiv gets 6.58 minutes of penalty time
Yaroslavl players demonstrate a disciplined game and are eliminated no more than three times per match on average.
- On average, Loko makes at least 31 shots per match.
Lokomotiv actively plays offensively and tries to make shots from any position.
Trends
There is no goalbetin each period.
In three face-to-face matches out of four, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
1.85Bet period 3: total less than 1.5 pucks
In four face-to-face matches out of six, the teams failed to score more than one goal in the third period.
1.86Tip and bets
In the upcoming match, bookmakers cannot single out a favorite and give the teams approximately equal odds to win, despite the fact that Lokomotiv is the leader of the Western Conference. There are certain reasons for this. Firstly, Yaroslavl residents have not been in the best shape lately and are having a hard time earning points. Secondly, Ufa residents will perform with the support of their tribunes and it is for this reason that they have a slightly better chance of success. So we suggest not to take risks, but to make a confident bet in favor of the owners of the ice.
Our forecast is that Salavat Yulaev will win the match in 1.85
Bet on the total
Salavat Yulaev has not been able to boast of a great defensive game lately, and often succeeds due to a powerful attacking line that compensates for all the shortcomings. In the upcoming match, the Greens will also try to play open, attacking hockey, which means that we are choosing a higher total as the second bet.
Forecast - total more than 4.5 goals in 1.85
Betting on the outcome of the first period
Salavat Yulaev is quite capable of taking advantage of his opponent's weakness, and due to the advantage of the home walls, the Greens have every chance of gaining an advantage already in the starting segment.
Forecast - Salavat Yulaev's victory in the first period with a handicap (0) in 1.90