Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

The Facts

• A clash between two contenders competing at the top of the table (ranked 2nd in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 3rd in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lokomotiv won 3.
• Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
• Lokomotiv could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Recently, Lokomotiv has faced a series of away games on the road.
• Bookmakers give the edge to Lokomotiv for this game.
• Our forecast points to a victory for Lokomotiv in today's match, at odds of 1.62.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Lokomotiv has recorded 12 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 59:44 (averaging 3:2.2 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Lokomotiv against this opponent, the record stands at 8 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 36:26 goals (averaging 3:2.2 per game).