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My forecast for the match between "Salavat Yulaev" and "Avangard" on January 9th in the Kontinental Hockey League is based on the following arguments. Both teams are currently occupying top positions in the lost points ranking and are chasing the closest competitors. "Avangard" seems to be ahead of "Magnitka", but it requires winning the next matches. "Amur" occupies the 9th place, so it is ahead of "Sibir" in lost points, but it needs to win the next two games to confirm its status. All of this indicates that both teams are strong and eager to make it to the playoffs. However, "Amur" is playing on their home turf, which can help them in this match. Additionally, motivation and mindset can play a decisive role in the result. Based on these factors, I lean towards predicting a victory for "Amur" in this match.
According to the analysis, Khabarovsk's "Amur" played unsatisfactory matches against "Sibir", where they won 4:0 but suffered a defeat with a score of 1:4. Although the team usually plays well at home, Omsk's "Avangard" already had experience playing in Vladivostok and managed to win both matches successfully. Furthermore, "Avangard" has a good record in games against "Amur" and often shows good results in away games. Taking into account this acclimatization and the team's previous success, a victory for "Avangard" can be expected.
In the match between Amur and Avangard, a high level of motivation is expected from both teams. Amur is fighting for a playoff spot, trailing Siberia by 3 points. They have a good chance for success and will attack with strong forces. Avangard occupies second place in the conference and shows ambitions to compete for first place. Their game will also be aimed at victory. Lately, both teams have often chosen to play through the low zones, which can lead to a high number of goals. Additionally, Amur, playing on their home rink, will want to rehabilitate themselves in front of their fans after the loss to Siberia. All this makes the assumption of a high-scoring hockey game quite reasonable. I think that in this match, it is quite possible for five or more goals to be scored.
My prediction for this match is that the team Avangard will be able to score three goals against their opponent, Amur. There are several arguments to support this prediction. Firstly, Avangard plays a good hockey and has a strong attack. Although they may not score a lot, they focus on offensive play. Secondly, in previous encounters with Amur, Avangard has looked better and had an advantage. This suggests that they will be able to impose their game and create danger in front of the opponent's goal. Thirdly, Amur is not a strong team and often loses to higher-level teams. Additionally, they lack goal scorers. Therefore, Avangard has an advantage in the attack and can use it to their advantage. Finally, Amur's opponents often play an aggressive game and engage in battles. This can stimulate Avangard to play an active offensive game, increasing their chances of scoring goals. Considering all these arguments, I am confident that Avangard will be able to score three goals against Amur in this match.