SKA Saint Petersburg vs Severstal Cherepovets

The Facts

• An upper-table contender faces a competitive test against mid-table opposition (ranked 4th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 8th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SKA won 4.
• SKA has displayed good consistency in recent games (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
• Severstal has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
• Recently, SKA has faced a series of away games on the road.
• Bookmakers give the edge to SKA for this game.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, SKA has recorded 14 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 73:51 (averaging 3.7:2.6 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for SKA against this opponent, the record stands at 8 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 43:32 goals (averaging 3.6:2.7 per game).