KHL! Sochi will host Neftekhimik. "Neftekhimik" did not make the playoffs due to five losses. "Sochi" also has no tournament goals. In previous games, the home team was more likely to lose. "Neftekhimik" urgently needs a win to stop the losing streak. Taking this into account and the history of matchups between the teams, one can expect a victory for "Neftekhimik" in this game.
Today's match between Sochi and Neftekhimik promises to be low-scoring and not very eventful. Both teams failed to make it to the playoffs and have lost motivation. The home team plays cautiously in defense, while the visitors have been struggling in attack. These conditions usually lead to a low scoring game. Therefore, a bet on the total goals under 5.5 seems justified and likely for this match.
In the final game of the KHL season, HC Sochi will host Neftekhimik. Both teams did not make it to the playoffs, so they are playing for fun. HC Sochi has shown improvement in their game, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches. Neftekhimik, on the other hand, is struggling, losing many games. In the previous game, HC Sochi emerged victorious. Considering the open style of play and the ability to score, the total over 5.5 goals could be a promising choice.
In the match between Sochi and Neftekhimik, a victory for the hosts is expected. Sochi is in better form, while Neftekhimik has lost their last 5 matches. Sochi has a good potential to score more than 2.5 goals, especially considering the weak defense of the visitors. Moreover, Neftekhimik is unlikely to be in the mood to defend due to their poor losing streak. Therefore, I predict a victory for Sochi and them scoring more than 2.5 goals.