Khimik vs Torpedo-Gorkii Prediction
📣 Can Gorky pull off another win against the Yellow-Blues in Voskresensk? The Torpedo side fell short in both of their home games and head into Sunday's clash with the series tied at 2-2. Voskresensk's formidable attack remains consistent, having troubled opposing goalkeepers at least twice since early April.
Head-to-Head
The rivalry between the "Yellow-Blues" and "Torpedo" dates back to 2019. Since then, the teams have clashed in eight official matches, with the advantage currently held by the club from the Moscow region, who have secured five victories. In examining the fourth game of the final series (a 3-2 win for Khimik), it's notable that the team from Voskresensk held a two-goal lead by the ninth minute of the third period. Defenseman Nikita Efremov scored in the second period, marking his first goal of the current playoffs. "Torpedo" netted two goals in the third period, but it wasn't enough to trouble Danil Pivchulin and his teammates. Interestingly, a similar game scenario unfolded on May 21, but on that occasion, Voskresensk forward Alexander Pashin managed to score into an empty net.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Khimik Voskresensk Team Overview
In the first round of the playoffs, Voskresensk overcame Zauralye Kurgan (4-3), then dispatched the "Army Men from Neva" (4-1), and in the semifinals, they defeated Yugra (4-1). In most games, the "Yellow-Blues" showcase excellent scoring ability. The four encounters with Nizhny Novgorod were no exception, as Voskresensk managed to net 12 goals against their opponents despite various challenges. On Friday, the players in yellow and blue jerseys made only 19 shots on goal, won 29 faceoffs, and converted one power play. Nine Khimik players rank among the top 20 scorers in the playoffs, which is an impressive feat. Prokhor Korbit and Danil Pivchulin have been consistently scoring points in five consecutive games.
Match Results: Khimik Voskresensk
Torpedo-Gorkii Team Overview
On their way to the final, the team from Nizhny Novgorod overcame Moscow's Zvezda, Chelmet from Chelyabinsk, and Dynamo St. Petersburg. After a grueling seven-game series against the Moscow side in the first round, they swept the Ural team with a 4-0 victory. The formidable Dynamo once again pushed Nizhny Novgorod to seven games but couldn't handle Bogdan Konyushkov and his squad. On May 23, the Gorky team outperformed Voskresensk in shots, face-offs, and hits, displaying more disciplined play. Alexey Isakov's charges failed to capitalize on any power plays and once again couldn't mount a comeback at the end of the period, rightfully losing their second consecutive home game.
Match Results: Torpedo-Gorkii
🏒 Projected Lineups
Khimik: Kulikov - Savikov, Orlov - Tkachenko, Krovakov, Pashin
Torpedo: Dagestansky - Konyushkov, Alexandrov - Misnikov, Opalev, Vinogradov
🥅 Goalkeepers
In the current Petrov Cup campaign, Khimik's coaching staff have chosen 23-year-old Dmitry Kulikov. On May 23, Kulikov conceded 2 goals but made an impressive 44 saves against Torpedo. His current goals against average over 18 games stands at 2.44.
Torpedo's goaltender Dmitry Dagestansky has already played 21 playoff games. Dmitry has been performing excellently, but he has recorded only one shutout during this run (in the decisive match against Dynamo Saint Petersburg). In the fourth final game, Dagestansky stopped 16 shots from Voskresensk. Currently, Dmitry boasts a solid goals against average of 1.85.
Editor's Prediction
In the fifth game of the final series, we suggest betting on a total of over 4.5 goals. Both teams have combined for at least five goals in every game of this series so far. Moreover, this total has been met in nine consecutive games involving Khimik. We've consistently seen one team build a lead of two to three goals, only for the other to stage a comeback with late goals, often resulting in empty-netters and pushing the total over the line.
Betting Tips: Khimik Voskresensk - Torpedo-Gorkii
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