Today in the KHL, Lada from Togliatti is visiting Sibir in Novosibirsk. Sibir has been performing well and is the favorite for the match. On the other hand, Lada is in poor form, having lost six games in a row. The game is more important for Sibir as they have not yet secured a spot in the playoffs. Considering the home advantage and more stable form, it will be difficult for Lada to compete. Prediction: Sibir's victory.
The match between "Sibir" and "Lada" promises to be close to farcical, as both teams are already devoid of real chances to make it to the playoffs. Sibir has improved their game lately, but the results will not change anything. Lada, although having chances for the playoffs, shows inconsistent performances. It is very likely that the teams will play quite defensively, not taking risks and focusing on defense. Therefore, a bet on the total goals under 4.5 seems reasonable, considering the situation and the teams' mood.
According to the analysis, both teams have been struggling to score goals in their recent matches. However, considering that today's game will be played on "Sibir's" home ice, there is a possibility that the hosts will be able to showcase their offensive strength and increase the number of goals scored. Furthermore, "Lada" is not always solid defensively on the road, which could lead to scoring opportunities for the home team. Therefore, I predict that "Sibir" has a good chance of winning this match, relying on their attacking play and the support of their fans at home. It is expected to be an interesting game, in which "Sibir" may be able to secure a victory through their offensive prowess and fewer defensive issues compared to "Lada".
In the match between Sibir and Lada, the hosts are playing in front of their fans for the last time this season and will want to show a good result after a poor performance. They have motivation to win. Lada has already qualified for the playoffs, so they may not play at full strength in this game. Both teams have issues with attack, but a more open game is expected in this match. Sibir and Lada's head-to-head meetings have often ended with multiple goals. Therefore, I expect Sibir to beat Lada 3-1.