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In the match between Sochi and Torpedo, the hosts are clear favorites. Torpedo have had a great start to the season, earning 19 points from 11 matches and are currently in first place in their conference. They display good team play and have a strong roster. On the other hand, Sochi suffered a 1-7 defeat against CSKA in their last match, which is a bad omen. They have also lost to Torpedo in their previous six meetings, and their performance against this team is not promising. Additionally, Torpedo will be playing on their home ice, giving them an advantage. All these factors indicate that Torpedo is likely to secure a victory in regulation time.
Today's game will take place between teams from Nizhny Novgorod and Sochi. In recent years, the team from Nizhny Novgorod has managed to defeat the team from Sochi without much trouble. The Sochi team, after their defeat to CSKA, will likely be experiencing psychological discomfort, and this may affect their performance in the game. In such a situation, I believe that the team from Nizhny Novgorod has a greater chance of winning. Furthermore, I expect the Sochi team to continue their losing streak. Therefore, I predict a victory for the team from Nizhny Novgorod, with them scoring more than 4 goals. This could be the breaking point where the Sochi team starts encountering problems. Objectively looking at the situation, I believe that the team from Nizhny Novgorod has the advantage. After such a heavy defeat from CSKA, the Sochi team is unlikely to recover quickly and will probably continue their streak of losses. I also think that the team from Nizhny Novgorod will be able to score more than 4 goals. All indicators point to the fact that the Sochi team's fairytale will soon come to an end.