In this match between CSKA and Torpedo, the Moscow-based team will be playing at their home arena where they often display good performances. Despite not always showing consistent play, CSKA has an advantage over Torpedo in this match. The team wants to please their fans with a strong, exciting, and high-scoring game, which can serve as an additional motivation. Furthermore, CSKA lost their last match against Torpedo and they will seek revenge and restore their reputation. Considering all these factors, it can be expected that CSKA will be able to secure a victory in this match.
It is obvious that Torpedo showed a great game in the previous match against CSKA, managing to catch up with the opponent and win in overtime. This leads me to believe that the team from Nizhny Novgorod will come to Moscow with high spirits and a desire to replicate their success. Additionally, CSKA has shown inconsistent play in recent matches and has problems with their lineup, especially in the goalkeeper position. CSKA's goalkeeper doesn't always perform at the expected level, which opens up opportunities for the opponent to score goals. Furthermore, Torpedo has regained Kovalenko, which has significantly improved the team's game. Taking all these factors into account, I lean towards the belief that Torpedo will stand their ground against CSKA and may even be able to grab points. My prediction is a draw or a Torpedo victory. In any case, an interesting and tense game is expected.
Forecast: Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod and CSKA Moscow will have a very intense and high-scoring match. Both teams will strive for victory and show aggressiveness on the ice. CSKA's defense makes frequent mistakes, giving Torpedo opportunities to score goals. At the same time, CSKA is one of the highest-scoring teams in the season and they will be focused on attacking play. Both teams are capable of scoring many goals, so an entertaining and high-scoring game is expected. It would be great to see a thrilling and goal-filled hockey match from both teams, so the likelihood of exceeding the total score is very high. Based on previous games, CSKA has already defeated Torpedo with a big margin and scored many goals. And although Torpedo may be an inconsistent team, in matches against strong opponents they often play a high-scoring game. It is expected that both clubs will put on a hockey show and fans will see many goals. Therefore, it is recommended to consider the possibility of betting on the over total. Given the playing activity and potential of both teams, a forecast for a high-scoring match with numerous goals would be a reasonable choice for betting.