Severstal Cherepovets - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl

The Facts

• One of the standout fixtures of the round, featuring two top-tier sides (ranked 3rd in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 2nd in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Severstal won 0.
• Severstal has enjoyed a winning run and is in top form (last 5 matches: 5 wins).
• Lokomotiv is in good shape currently (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
• Lokomotiv could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Lokomotiv holding a narrow advantage.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Severstal has recorded 6 wins, 0 draws, and 14 losses, with a goal aggregate of 36:59 (averaging 1.8:3 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Severstal against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 12:23 goals (averaging 1.7:3.3 per game).