Metallurg and SKA-Neva will meet in the opening match of the game day of the VHL championship. The game will take place on January 23 at 13:00 Moscow time. Our portal has prepared a forecast for this exciting game for you.
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
The team from Novokuznetsk has a fairly strong composition, which allows them to win regularly and stay in the leading group in the standings. The team should definitely go to the playoffs, and there are good chances to go as far as possible on the experience. Recently, the team has been giving out a series of victories, beating the modest "South Ural" and "Chemist".
SKA-Neva
One of the strongest teams in the league is SKA-Neva. The team has close ties with the SKA parent club, because many players have experience playing in the KHL. Now the St. Petersburg team is at the top of the table and gives out a series of impressive victories, in previous matches on the road they managed to beat Sokol, Ermak and Omsk Wings.
Statistics and figures:
- The last match between these teams ended with the victory of SKA-Neva 2:1.
- SKA-Neva has lost only once in its last five games.
- Metallurg has a good streak of four consecutive wins at home.
Forecast
The hosts look like the favorite in this confrontation. SKA-Neva has been looking good lately, especially in attack, but Metallurg has a stronger selection of performers and is able to defend efficiently and reliably. I think the hosts will get maximum points here without any problems.