Dinamo vs Dynamo Prediction
📣 The "Dynamo Derby" is in full swing. On Thursday, the Moscow side will attempt to get revenge against Minsk for their defeat in the first match of the series. How will the upcoming clash unfold? Let's consider it together.
Head-to-Head
During the regular season, the "Dynamo" teams faced off in four head-to-head clashes. The Minsk side claimed three victories, while the Muscovites secured a win towards the end of the season. In all four encounters, the total exceeded 4.5 goals. As for their playoff matchups, we recall two such series where Dynamo Moscow emerged victorious both times (4-0; 4-2). In those instances, the Muscovites were favored by the bookmakers, but now the odds have shifted in favor of the Belarusian squad. In the first game of the new series, the "Bisons" triumphed with a 3-1 scoreline. The powerful home power-play units scored twice with a man advantage. The visitors' lone goal came from Dylan Sikura. This late goal of pride might boost the "Wolves'" morale heading into the second battle.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Dinamo Minsk Team Overview
The team from Minsk had a strong regular season, securing a playoff spot in second place. The "Bisons" kept their momentum even in the final game of the season, delivering a goal-fest against Avtomobilist with an 8-2 victory. On home ice, Dmitry Kvartalnov's squad boasts an impressive scoring average of four goals per game. Both power-play units, led by Enas and Shipachyov, continue to strike fear into defenses across the league. However, defensively, the Minsk side sometimes lacks caution in front of their net, resulting in penalties and conceded goals. On Tuesday, the Belarusian team looked strong in the first two periods but couldn't secure a shutout for Zach Fucale in the third period. Forward Sotishvili won't be playing any further in this series. The participation of foreign players Spooner and Lyle remains uncertain.
Match Results: Dinamo Minsk
Dynamo Moscow Team Overview
The Moscow team didn't have the best regular season, finishing in seventh place in the West. They occasionally went on losing streaks, and this inconsistency was evident towards the end of the season as well. The "Wolves" suffered home defeats to Admiral (1-2) and Ak Bars (5-7). On the bright side, they managed to avoid a first-round clash with CSKA, a team with considerable playoff experience. However, Vyacheslav Kozlov's squad now faces one of the league's hottest teams right out of the gate. Notably, Gusev and his teammates have been quite effective on the road, averaging about three goals per game. Discipline remains a concern, as the Moscow team racked up 14 penalty minutes in the first game of the series. Defensemen Klasson and Gotovets remain unavailable for play, and the participation of young forward Rimashevsky is uncertain.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Dinamo Minsk: Fucale - Weller, Brook - Limoges, Pinchuk, Ennis
Dinamo Moscow: Podjapolsky - Ozhiganov, Pylenkov - Sceviour, Will, Gusev
🥅 Goalkeepers
The Bisons’ netminder, Zachary Fucale, is well-acquainted with the league. The goalie is in his third KHL season. The Canadian featured in 43 regular-season games for Minsk, posting a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.37. While that's an impressive figure, we can't ignore Fucale's frequent playoff struggles, and he hasn't always been reliable in his recent outings.
We anticipate that Moscow's coaching staff will again opt for Vladislav Podjapolsky on Thursday. Vladislav has played 40 regular-season games for Dinamo, with a GAA similar to Fucale's at 2.31, securing 5 shutouts in the process. On Tuesday, he was given a rest early in the third period.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Minsk have been showcasing a high-scoring performance at home this season, averaging nearly 4 goals per game. They aggressively pursue scoring opportunities right from the first period. It's unlikely that Vladislav Podjapolsky will be able to stop every shot from Pinchuk and his teammates. Falling behind on the scoreboard will push the "Wolves" to fight back. We anticipate that the second game of the series will feature more goals, and we recommend betting on over 4.5 goals. This total has been hit in all head-to-head encounters between Minsk and Moscow in the regular season.
Betting Tips: Dinamo Minsk - Dynamo Moscow
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