Torpedo NN vs SKA St. Petersburg: Rivalry Heats Up
The Impact of Peter's Armies' Visit on Nizhny Novgorod
Get ready for some intense ice hockey action as Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod hosts SKA St. Petersburg on December 23! This Western Conference matchup promises to be a thriller, with both teams battling for a top spot.
Torpedo NN
The Autöza compromise has been experiencing a rocky phase, dropping out of the top four for the first time in a while. Igor Larionov's young squad has had its ups and downs, with the team's shallow bench aggravating their current woes. Their most prolific forward, Vasil Ahatanov, is currently sidelined due to an injury suffered during the Channel One Cup. Without their top scorer, Torpedo succumbed to Spartak in their last home game, 2-5.
SKA St. Petersburg
On the other hand, SKA has been improving steadily compared to the start of the championship, winning 11 games in a row before their recent loss to Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg in a shootout. Despite this setback, Roman Rotenberg's team showed their fighting spirit by winning two games following their defeat, including a convincing 2-7 victory against HC Sochi in their first game post-break. Their offensive prowess has been on display, with forward Marat Khairullin shineing as a standout performer.
Standings
As of now, SKA sits comfortably in fourth place, while Torpedo lags behind in fifth, albeit only seven points shy of the leader Spartak.
Historical Performance
Torpedo and SKA have squared off 45 times, with SKA emerging victorious in 29 of those matches. In their most recent encounter in Nizhny Novgorod, Torpedo snatched a 4-3 win. However, during their last ten away games, SKA has claimed victory seven times, scoring an average of 4.25 goals per match. It remains to be seen whether this trend will continue.
Betting Odds
Betting odds suggest that both teams are evenly matched, with Torpedo's victory at 2.6 and SKA's at 2.26. A draw is also a possibility, with odds of 4.2. Given their recent form and head-to-head history, this promises to be a closely fought contest.
Prediction
With both teams favoring an offensive approach, we can expect an action-packed encounter. Our prediction leans towards Total Over 5.5 goals at a coefficient of 1.97. This match promises to be a thrilling one, so don't miss out on the action!
- The average number of goals scored by SKA in their last ten away games is 4.25.
- Torpedo's most prolific forward, Vasil Ahatanov, is currently injured.
- In the European-leagues' football Premier League, Spartak is in first place, and Torpedo is seven points behind.
- Marat Khairullin has been a standout performer for SKA's offensive prowess.
- The coefficient for Total Over 5.5 goals in the Torpedo vs SKA match is 1.97, suggesting a prediction leaning towards a high-scoring game.
