Lada vs Amur Khabarovsk Prediction
📢 Can the "Owls" settle the score against the "Tigers" after their recent home defeat? Just a few days after their head-to-head, Lada and Amur are set to face off again on the ice of "Lada Arena." For both teams, the end of the regular season marks the end of their campaign, as neither Tolyatti nor Khabarovsk made it to the playoffs. It's easy to anticipate that this coming Thursday, we'll witness bolder tactical moves and strategies. Let's take a look at the bookmakers' preliminary odds: a home win stands at 2.1, while an away victory is at 3.1.
Head-to-Head
This past Tuesday, the team from Khabarovsk managed to dampen the spirits of the Tolyatti crowd by defeating the local side 3-2. This marks the Tigers' second victory in the current regular season. It's worth noting that since their return to the KHL, the Owls have only once outplayed Amur at the Lada Arena-at the start of the 2023/24 season with a 5-1 win.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Lada Team Overview
Just two wins in their last 11 matches highlight the dismal form of the Togliatti team. Lada lack a coherent system and a clear tactical approach. Often, the club reacts to the strengths of their opponents. A glaring weakness for the "Owls" is their power play, with a success rate of just 13.7%-the second worst in the league. Their average of 27.35 shots per game (the fourth worst in the KHL) underscores their struggles in attacking phases. Yegor Chernikov, Vladislav Chervonenko, Yevgeny Groshev, Artem Ivanyuzhenkov, and Pavel Koltygin remain sidelined with injuries.
Match Results: Lada
Amur Khabarovsk Team Overview
It's clear that this season has been a disappointment for Amur. During a recent press conference, Viktor Kostyuchenok pointed out that the team's minimum goal of making the playoffs was not achieved. Currently, the "Tigers" are the second-worst team in the Eastern Conference. Furthermore, Khabarovsk's side is known for having the league's most unreliable defense, conceding an average of 3.48 goals per game. Amur also struggles on the penalty kill, with a success rate of just 77.9%, the second-worst in the KHL. Injuries to key players like Alex Broadhurst, Devin Brosseau, and Sergey Dubakin add to their roster challenges.
Match Results: Amur Khabarovsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Lada: Trushkov - Ibragimov, Berezin - Popugaev, Kamara, Kugryshev
Amur: Juvonen - Mishchenko, Bryntsev - Barulin, Grachev, Galchenyuk
🥅 Goalies
It's tough to blame Alexander Trushkov for his team's struggles. This season, the 28-year-old netminder has already featured in 35 games. Let's highlight his respectable stats: a save percentage of 91.67%, a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.72, and four shutouts.
As the regular season draws to a close, Matthew Juvonen has settled into the Tigers' roster. This season, the 27-year-old American has appeared in 18 games for the Khabarovsk club. His average stats include a save percentage of 90.76% and a GAA of 3.48.
Editorial Prediction
Securing two away victories against the same opponent within a few days is a daunting task for many teams. Considering that this upcoming match is the last home game for the "Owls," our editorial team anticipates heightened motivation from the hosts. We lean towards Lada winning with a handicap (0).
Betting Tips: Lada - Amur Khabarovsk
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