Prediction for the match between "Avangard" and "Metallurg": The advantage is on the side of the home team as they can play a fairly high-scoring hockey, especially the first line of players is quite strong. Although goalkeeper Bilyalov can be inconsistent, he is a reliable goalkeeper. The visitors also have their leaders, but in this game they are unlikely to make a significant impact. Therefore, my prediction is a win for "Avangard" in this match.
In the match between Avangard and Metallurg Magnitogorsk, I recommend betting on a victory for Metallurg. The team from Magnitogorsk is in good playing form, has improved their attacking game, and has a stable defensive line. Meanwhile, Avangard is experiencing problems with their game, especially in defense. Additionally, it's worth considering that Metallurg has the advantage in their recent direct confrontations. Overall, all the arguments favor a victory for Metallurg.
In the match between Avangard and Metallurg, high scoring is expected, so my prediction is a total of over 5.5 goals. Both teams have a strong attacking potential and have recently shown good scoring capabilities. Moreover, the history of their head-to-head matches indicates high-scoring games between them. Considering their recent form, it is difficult to predict the outcome of this match, but the offensive abilities of both teams suggest that there will be many goals scored.