Dynamo vs Dinamo Prediction
📣 The ice battle between Dynamo Moscow and Dynamo Minsk continues. On Monday, the teams face off for the second time in this series in Moscow. Will the "Bisons" manage to knock their opponents out of the Gagarin Cup in the upcoming match? We will find out very soon.
Head-to-Head
During the regular season, the Dynamo teams faced off in four head-to-head matchups. Minsk claimed victory in three of those games, while Moscow secured a win at the end of the season. In each of these encounters, the total goals exceeded 4.5. As for their playoff meetings, we recall two such series where Dynamo Moscow emerged victorious on both occasions (4-0; 4-2). Back then, bookmakers favored the Moscow side, but now the odds have shifted towards the team from Belarus. The current series is unfolding in favor of Minsk. Dmitry Kvartalnov's squad leads 3-0. In Saturday's game, the "Wolves" pushed their opponents to overtime but couldn't keep up with Sam Anas, who scored just four minutes in (1-2 OT).
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Dynamo Moscow Team Overview
The Moscow team did not have the best regular season. They faced challenges such as the loss of Cedric Paquette, the resignation of Alexei Kudashov, and other setbacks. In February and March, the "White-Blues" managed a couple of winning streaks, but losses to Admiral (1-2) and Ak Bars (5-7) dashed their hopes of finishing in the top four. It might have seemed like Dynamo wanted to avoid facing their long-time rivals CSKA in the first round. Perhaps that was the case, but ultimately Vyacheslav Kozlov's squad ended up with an even more formidable opponent, to whom they currently trail 0-3. On average, the "Wolves" scored about 2.7 goals per game while conceding 3.1. Currently, the performance of Gusev and his teammates leaves much to be desired: only 3 goals have been scored against Minsk since the start of the series. Defenders Claesson and Gotovets remain sidelined, which does not bode well for the hosts.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
Dinamo Minsk Team Overview
The team from Minsk displayed confidence throughout the regular season, earning a rightful spot in the playoffs as the second seed. They averaged three goals per game, while their North American-style defense restricted opponents to just 2.5 goals per contest. The trio of Ennis, Pinchuk, and Limoges emerged as the league's most prolific line, collectively scoring an impressive 68 goals. Vitali Pinchuk went scoreless in the first two games of the series but managed to tally two points in the third game. On Saturday, the Bisons played with discipline, accruing only two penalty minutes. Spooner and his teammates frequently lost face-offs and were outshot by the Moscow team-a predictable outcome given Moscow's urgency to catch up. Forward Sotishvili remains sidelined due to injury. Borikov and Melosh sustained injuries in the third game but are likely to be fit for Monday's matchup.
Match Results: Dinamo Minsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Dynamo Moscow: Podyapolsky - Ozhiganov, Pylenkov - Sikyura, Will, Gusev
Dynamo Minsk: Fucale - Welle, Brook - Limoges, Pinchuk, Enas
🥅 Goalies
It's anticipated that the coaching staff from Moscow will once again opt for Vladislav Podyapolsky on Monday. Vladislav has played 40 games in the regular season as Dynamo's last line of defense, boasting a goals-against average of 2.31 and securing 5 shutouts. On March 28, he stopped 24 shots from Minsk.
The Bisons' netminder, Zach Fucale, is well-acquainted with the league. The Canadian is in his third KHL season, having played 43 regular season games with a goals-against average of 2.37. On Saturday, Moscow directed 32 shots at Zak's net. The goalie only failed to stop the puck once when Sergeyev found the open corner.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The optimal bet for the fourth game is home team's individual total under 2.5 goals. The Moscow side have yet to score more than once against the in-form Zach Fucale in this series. Fucale's defensive teammates are also performing solidly, effectively neutralizing the opposition's power play. Considering Nikita Gusev's lack of impact and Maxime Comtois' current form, this bet seems well-founded.
Betting Tips: Dynamo Moscow - Dinamo Minsk
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