Sochi - Shanghai Dragons

The Facts

• A determined lower-tier side seeks an essential result against mid-table opposition (ranked 11th and 6th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sochi won 1.
• Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
• Sochi could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Recently, Sochi has enjoyed a run of consecutive matches in front of its home crowd.
• Bookmakers give the edge to Shanghai for this game.
• In the last 6 head-to-head meetings, Sochi has recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal aggregate of 13:22 (averaging 2.2:3.7 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Sochi against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with 6:8 goals (averaging 3:4 per game).