In the central match of the KHL game day, we will have an interesting meeting in which Jokerit and SKA will play. The start of the game is scheduled for October 15 at 19:30 Moscow time at the Hartwall Arena. Our portal could not ignore this game and prepared its forecast for you.
"Jokerit"
The management of Jokerit, despite the failure last season, decided to leave the head coach and signed several very curious performers for him, including from the NHL, which bore fruit. After a nondescript start, the Finns were able to turn everything around, work on mistakes and give out a series of victories. However, recently the team's game has sagged again and an unsuccessful series of defeats has dragged on.
SKA
Despite a good start to the season, there are some problems in the defense of St. Petersburg, which was evident in almost all past games. While the team is saved by the attack, but with such a skew in the game it will be difficult to claim the title. In the last match, the Petersburgers managed to throw a lot at the gates of the formidable Dynamo Moscow and win with a score of 5:3.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
- Jokerit - Haapala (leg injury).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended with the victory of SKA with a score of 3:2.
- Jokerit has a bad series of four consecutive defeats.
- SKA has lost just once in their last five meetings.
Forecast
It is difficult to single out a favorite in this game, because both teams have strong lineups. Recently, SKA has started to gain momentum and practically does not lose. Jokerit doesn't look very confident right now, but the Finns are able to beat anyone on their own court. I think the game will turn out to be persistent, and the victory will go to the Petersburgers.