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Justice is what the Spartak team deserves after a series of unsuccessful losses. The team showed its attacking power in the last match, especially in the third period. If they are lucky and manage to convert their chances, they have every chance of winning. Although Metallurg is in good form, they have shown inconsistency in away games and have failed to win in regulation time in their last three away matches. The motivation for Spartak should be high to break the streak of failures and show determination on their home turf. They have the advantage of playing at home and should capitalize on that. Therefore, based on the arguments from the text, the probability of Spartak winning looks quite real.
The match between Spartak and Metallurg promises to be interesting and unpredictable. Spartak is in poor form, having lost six games in a row. The team is no longer playing as attacking as they did at the start of the season and often concedes goals to the opponent. At the same time, Metallurg is in good form and has won their last three matches. However, in Metallurg's last five games, the total score of 5.5 or less was only reached in one match. This may indicate that the team prefers to play cautiously and defend. Considering Spartak's poor defense and Metallurg's good form, one can expect a more cautious game without many goals. Especially since Spartak will be looking to improve their defense after a failed series of defeats. Therefore, my prediction for the Spartak - Metallurg match is a total score of 5.5 or less.
Spartak and Metallurg will play in their next KHL match. Currently, Spartak is in 4th place in the Western Conference and is having difficulties with their defensive game. This could create difficulties for the team in the match against the well-playing Metallurg. Metallurg has the best attack in the Eastern Conference and averages 3.07 goals per game. Previous meetings between these teams also indicate Metallurg's ability to score goals against Spartak. Taking these factors into account, it can be assumed that Metallurg will be able to score at least three goals in this match. Therefore, a bet on the away team's totals could be interesting and justified.