Lokomotiv Yaroslavl will play at home with SKA St. Petersburg in the central match on Friday in the Fonbet Championship of the Kontinental Hockey League. We present to your attention the forecast for this match.
"Locomotive"
The Railwaymen occupy the second place in the Western Conference standings, ahead of CSKA in additional indicators, but at the same time having played two more matches. In the last four matches, they consistently earned points, losing only to the local Torpedo in Nizhny Novgorod (2:3 OT). In the current home series, Lokomotiv defeated Salavat Yulaev (3:2) and Vityaz (3:1).
SKA
The St. Petersburg team has a huge advantage over the pursuers, leading the Western Conference standings with a 16-point advantage. In the last eight matches they have lost only once, losing to CSKA on the road (2:4). But this Wednesday in the army derby at home, a rematch was taken with a score of 3:1. Between these meetings, SKA defeated Severstal (2:1 B) and Torpedo (6:2).
Statistics and figures
- Lokomotiv has won 4 matches out of the last six, losing only once in regular time;
- In four of the last five matches of Lokomotiv, the Total bet was less than 4.5;
- Lokomotiv has won 3 matches out of the last four at home;
- Lokomotiv has won 4 matches out of the last six full-time home matches with SKA;
- SKA has won 7 matches out of the last eight;
- In four of the last six SKA matches, the "Total less than 4.5" bet was held;
- SKA has won 3 of the last four away matches.
Forecast
After the last victory with CSKA, SKA is unlikely to have a serious tournament motivation – the issue with the first place has almost been resolved. And there are not so many emotions left to tune in to the second serious opponent in a row. "Lokomotiv" is in good physical condition, having more rest for a day, and the factor of home ice should affect in favor of Yaroslavl.