Lada Togliatti - SKA Saint Petersburg

The Facts

• A determined lower-tier side seeks an essential result against mid-table opposition (ranked 11th and 8th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lada won 0.
• Lada is on a difficult losing run (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
• SKA is experiencing a dip in performance (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• Lada could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Recently, Lada has faced a series of away games on the road.
• Bookmakers give the edge to SKA for this game.
• In the last 17 head-to-head meetings, Lada has recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 17 losses, with a goal aggregate of 26:61 (averaging 1.5:3.6 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Lada against this opponent, the record stands at 0 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses, with 10:28 goals (averaging 1.3:3.5 per game).