In the next match of the regular season of the MHL, the Polar Bears and Loko-76 will meet. We analyze the form of the teams and give a forecast.
"Polar Bears"
The "Polar Bears" performed well in the previous two matches, playing with the "Seagull", but they were able to win only one victory, in the first match (4-2), and in the second there was a defeat (1-3). On the one hand, taking two points in matches with the second team of the conference is good, but on the other, the "Polar Bears" need to cling to points in every game, as they are fighting for the eighth line. Now they have 72 points, and the Car behind them has six less, as well as two games in reserve.
"Loco-76"
Loko-76 retains a theoretical chance of a place in the top 8, but it is unlikely to be able to make it to the playoffs. The gap from the eighth place is seven points, and there are eight more to play. Consequently, if Loko-76 does not win at least one game, it will finally remain without the 1/8 finals. In the last match, the Railwaymen achieved a victory over the Steel Foxes (4-3), being better in the shootout.
Statistics and figures:
- The "Polar Bears" lost in two of the previous three matches;
- Loko-76 won in one of the last three matches;
- The "Polar Bears" are the favorites of the confrontation.
Forecast
Both teams are fighting for the playoffs, but Loko-76 has minimal chances, but the Polar Bears are close to the final eighth place. In the upcoming meeting, the hosts must get together and show the best hockey to win and stay in the top 8.