“Avangard” – “Lada”, first match. Tkachev and Boucher will start a newcomer
Nikolay Pavlov February 29, 2024, 08:45 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
In the playoffs, the leaders of the “hawks” will no longer hold back.
On March 1, the first KHL playoff game between Avangard and Lada will take place. Starts at 16:30 Moscow time. Experts have already made a forecast: they consider the hosts as favorites. You can bet on the victory of the Omsk team with a coefficient of 1.63, and the chances of the Tolyatti team were estimated at 4.55. A draw in regulation time is available for 4.55.
Odds of bookmakers for the first match of the KHL playoffs “Avangard” – “Lada” on March 1, 2024
Analysts believe that the meeting between Avangard and Lada will not be productive: a total of more than 5.5 goals costs 2.53, and a total of less than 5.5 goals costs 1.44. Bets on Omsk’s victory, including overtime, are accepted at 1.35. If the Togliatti team wins the match, the odds will be 3.26.
Analysis and forecast for the first match of the KHL playoffs “Avangard” – “Lada” (03/01/2024)
The KHL regular season has come to an end, but for 16 teams the main test begins – the fight for the Gagarin Cup. On March 1, in the first game of the playoffs, Avangard will play Lada at the G-Drive Arena. The referee will kick off at 16:30 Moscow time.
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The Hawks had a successful regular season this season, although there were some doubts about their success. The fact is that last summer a group of outstanding players left the club: Arseniy Gritsyuk, Sergei Tolchinsky and Corban Knight.
Then some difficulty arose with the extension of Mikhail Kravets’ contract. It is very likely that the management considered other candidates, but in the end they gave the specialist another chance.
Kravets’ coaching staff has done a good job this season. The functions of the deceased leaders were distributed among other players and some changes were made to the scheme. Thus, a full-scale crisis was avoided, but downturns occurred during the regular season.
However, the coach left Avangard’s style the same. The Hawks prefer bright attacking hockey, but don’t shy away from the power play. Hockey players like Vladimir Tkachev, Ryan Spooner and Reed Boucher can be considered clear successes as a coach. Apparently, the main threat to Lada’s protection will arise from them.
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Before the deadline, the Omsk club made several profitable deals, strengthening its staff with recognized masters. Striker Nikolai Prokhorkin was transferred from Siberia and Ak Bars easily handed over Damir Zhafyarov, who came into conflict with coach Zinetula Bilyaletdinov. The missing puzzle in attack was completed by Slovak Tomas Jurcho and the team is ready for the playoffs.
In general, the Avangard goalkeeping team does not cause serious complaints. Andrey Mishurov and Pavel Khomchenko spent this season reliably. Therefore, it is quite natural that the Hawks took second place in the Eastern Conference standings at the end of the regular season, leaving Metallurg to take first place.
Lada deserves praise for his first season in the KHL after a long absence. With a fairly modest budget, the management of the Tolyatti club gathered a strong core of experienced hockey players and completely got the candidacy of the head coach right. Oleg Bratash created a wrestling team that got off to a great start and even led the KHL for some time.
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However, it was not possible to pass the season without setbacks. At some point, the Togliatti team got tired and then the main players got injured. Bratash’s team also suffered a series of losses in February, but finished the regular season on a good note, winning its last three games.
Lada deservedly received a good rating for the regular season and advancement to the playoffs. Of course, the Togliatti team will not be pressured by the result, but this is unlikely to save them from the powerful offensive line of the “hawks”. Omsk has many stars in its lineup and a balanced game plan, so we suggest studying the bet on Avangard’s victory and the total of over 3.5 goals at 2.09.
Predictions and bets for the first match of the KHL playoffs “Avangard” – “Lada” on March 1, 2024
Lada will try to create problems for Avangard’s stars by building a tight defense. But the “hawks” have such a rich set of attacking schemes and individually strong players that they will be able to find vulnerabilities in the opponent’s defense.
Tender: Victory for Avangard and the total exceeded 3.5 goals in 2.09.
