Forecast: Metallurg's victory. Arguments: Metallurg is showing excellent form, winning 4 out of the last 5 matches and scoring 25 goals. Meanwhile, Ak Bars has lost 3 matches in a row, conceding 11 goals while only scoring 4. The difference in form and mood of the teams speaks in favor of Metallurg, who comes out as the favorite for this match.
"Magnitogorsk Metallurg" is on the rise after a difficult start to the championship, winning 5 out of the last 6 matches. Although they lost only once to Torpedo with a score of 4:5, they then beat Avangard with a score of 4:2. They are facing Kazan's "Ak Bars", who have had recent defeats and upset fans. Both teams tend to play defensively, confirming expectations for the game - no more than 3 goals scored.
There is expected to be a high-scoring match between Metallurg and Ak Bars. Both teams have recently shown attacking hockey and have been scoring a lot of goals. Metallurg is emerging from a crisis and showing consistency in goal-scoring, while Ak Bars has been unable to win in their last three games. We can expect plenty of goals and an exciting game. Taking the over 5.5 total goals seems like a realistic choice given the form of both teams.
In the match between "Magnitka" and the Kazan club, we can expect a fierce battle. "Magnitka" has demonstrated strong play and shown its leading position in the league. On the other hand, the Kazan team is experiencing difficulties on the field and showing inconsistent results. Therefore, considering the form of both teams, it can be assumed that "Magnitka" has the advantage in this match. I believe the hosts will be able to win with a score of 3-1 thanks to their strong play and good defense.
травма - Артем Минулин
травма - Денис Зернов