Sochi vs Salavat Yulaev Ufa

The Facts

• A lower-table team faces a stern test hosting a top-ranking contender (ranked 11th and 4th in the Promotion ~ KHL Playoffs1/8~finals)).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sochi won 1.
• Sochi is going through a lean spell lately (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• Salavat Yulaev has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
• Recently, Salavat Yulaev has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
• Salavat Yulaev carries the favorite tag into this contest.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Sochi has recorded 6 wins, 0 draws, and 14 losses, with a goal aggregate of 36:61 (averaging 1.8:3.1 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Sochi against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses, with 19:30 goals (averaging 1.9:3 per game).