Lokomotiv Yaroslavl vs Metallurg Magnitogorsk Prediction 24 April 2024

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Lokomotiv Yaroslavl

Metallurg Magnitogorsk

Match Preview

After three matches in the Gagarin Cup final, the series score is 0-3. Lokomotiv is on the brink of disaster, while Metallurg is one step away from claiming the trophy. Could the game scheduled for April 24 at the “Arena 2000 Lokomotiv” in Yaroslavl be the last?

In the third match, Lokomotiv did everything possible to turn the tide of the confrontation. From the first seconds, the hosts attacked the opponent's goal, creating a plethora of opportunities, but once again, their execution failed them, forcing the “railwaymen” to play catch-up. Thanks to Georgy Ivanov's efforts, the match went into overtime, but it ended quickly there. Isaev's mistake after an unexpected puck rebound off the board, and Igor Nikitin's team is on the verge of a catastrophe.

For most of the match, Metallurg patiently endured, waiting for their chances in quick breaks. It was very dangerous at Nabokov's goal, but the visiting goalkeeper coped with the pressure, deflecting 32 shots. If not for the spectacular performance of their goalkeeper, the “foxes” simply would not have made it to overtime, where Petunin made his mark. Alexander scored a bizarre goal, but it was no less important for that. Magnitka is one victory away from the coveted trophy!

Projected lineups:

Lokomotiv: Isaev – Sergeyev, Rafikov – Berezkin, Ivanov, Kayumov

Metallurg: Nabokov – Press, Maklyukov – Silantyev, Zernov, Kantserov

The hosts find themselves in a dire situation. The “railwaymen” are certainly not playing worse than their opponent, but the puck just won't go into the goal. But at some point, luck must surely turn their way? We believe that in the fourth game, Lokomotiv will not lose, at least in regular time.

Personal meetings of the opponents

⚠️What about head-to-head meetings? The number 42 indicates the amount of matches played, of which the team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl was stronger (including overtimes and shootout series) in 19; guests, correspondingly, in 20.

🏒Furthermore, it's important to note the total number of pucks thrown into each other's nets:🥅

for the home team, this figure stopped at 101;

for the guests – 95.

🏁The last head-to-head confrontation took place on 22 April 2024 on the ice of the team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and ended with a score of 1:2.

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Review

💥In such meetings, secondary players are often involved, and the upcoming confrontation will be no exception, which may affect the usual gameplay of the team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.

📊Analyzing the last 10 games, the following numbers can be named:

the club won 6;

suffered 4.

🏒In the context of goals over a span of 10 matches, the average number of goals scored is 2.3, the average indicator of goals scored at home is 3.3, and the average number of goals conceded is 1.6.

Metallurg Magnitogorsk Review

⚡️The Metallurg Magnitogorsk team is aiming to prove their strength on away ice in the upcoming clash. Understanding the current form and strategy of the club will help delve deeper into the game, for this, it is advisable to look at the statistics of the last 10 games.

📊Here is how the team performed during this period:

wins: 7;

losses: 3.

🏒Analyzing the team's playing style and its ability to adapt to different game conditions, it is important to consider the goal statistics (over a span of 10 matches):

the average number of goals scored is 2.7;

the average number of goals conceded – 2.2.

❕This moment is key to demonstrating fighting spirit and the desire to win in the upcoming meeting.

✅Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (), Metallurg Magnitogorsk () - these are the odds for today's competitors provided by the bookmakers. It will be very interesting to watch the course of the meeting, but considering our experience and the statistics mentioned above, we still prefer the bet 'Lokomotiv Yaroslavl will not lose' as the most promising due to its high odds and good chances of winning.