SKA – Avtomobilist, fifth match. Rotenberg discovered Zavarukhin
Maxim Ermakov March 24, 2024, 19:15 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
It seems that the St. Petersburg team still has a real chance to reach the quarterfinals.
On March 25, the fifth game of the KHL SKA – Avtomobilist playoffs quarterfinals will take place. The game starts at 19:30 Moscow time. Experts have already made a prediction, they consider the hosts as favorites: you can bet on the victory of the St. Petersburg team with odds of 1.68. The Yekaterinburg team’s chances were estimated at 4.70. Tie bets are accepted at 4.40.
Bookmaker odds for the KHL SKA playoffs quarterfinals – Avtomobilist on March 25, 2024
Analysts believe that the SKA – Avtomobilist match will not be productive: a total of more than 4.5 goals costs 1.95, and a total of less than 4.5 goals costs 1.85. You can bet on both teams scoring more than 1.5 goals for 2.25. If more than 1.5 goals are scored in each period, 7.00 will be played.
Analysis and forecast for the fifth game of the quarterfinals of the KHL SKA playoffs – Avtomobilist (03/25/2024)
As much as Nikolai Zavarukhin’s team looked good in the series with Roman Rotenberg’s team, experts still do not believe in their chance to reach the semifinals of the Gagarin Cup. Proving the opposite is the style of the inhabitants of Yekaterinburg. On March 25, in the fifth game of the KHL playoffs quarterfinals, SKA will host Avtomobilist at the SKA Arena. The game starts no earlier than 19:30 Moscow time.
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CSKA del Neva leaves mixed feelings in its game. On the one hand, no one doubts their capabilities, resources and experience. On the other hand, they are still unstable and do not look like candidates for the Gagarin Cup. Yes, SKA confidently passed the round of 16 of the KHL playoffs, beating Torpedo with a score of 4:1, but the Nizhny Novgorod team had problems even in the second part of the regular season. There was even a misunderstanding with the coach.
It is unlikely that car manufacturers, in all seriousness, will somehow be able to surprise Roman Rotenberg’s wards. Furthermore, in the Gagarin Cup competition, defensive vigilance often comes to the fore. The people of Nizhny Novgorod have never had this. SKA was surely satisfied when the opponent for the quarterfinals was revealed. But it didn’t last long.
Avtomobilist advanced to the Ak Bars round of 16 with a score of 4-1 in the series. It was sensational, but only on paper. Yes, Kazan has many star strikers, a very experienced coach Zinetula Bilyaletdinov. But there is a notable parallel with Torpedo. Also a lame season. You could even say it wasn’t a championship at all for the Leopards. And the disagreements with the mentor were reflected in the performance of the hockey players. Maybe that’s why he decided to leave.
Those from Yekaterinburg gained character, they undoubtedly have it. It is true that from the first game against SKA it did not seem that way. These excellent results in the KHL playoffs are an indicator of stability, working tactics and confidence of hockey players in their abilities. In the first match of the quarterfinals, Avtomobilist beat the St. Petersburg team 3-2. They came close to equalizing in regulation time, but Nikolai Zavarukhin’s team put pressure on their opponents.
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In the second match, “Auto” won more convincingly with 3:1. This time they managed to score one of the goals even in the minority. But either later the Yekaterinburg team’s gas tank began to empty, or perhaps SKA began to understand how to play with its opponents. In the third match, Rotenberg’s team tied in regulation time thanks to Gritsyuk’s goal midway through the third period. But in extra time the Yekaterinburg team was luckier and scored the winning goal in the 18th minute.
SKA was definitely not going to give up. Surely Rotenberg continued thinking, drew conclusions and decided to change his approach to the game. In the last direct confrontation, the St. Petersburg team defeated Nikolai Zavarukhin’s team with a score of 5:2. Trailing by one goal (2-3), Avtomobilist eliminated the goalkeeper and Khairullin scored a double into an empty net.
During the match, the Yekaterinburg team shot on goal almost twice as many times, but their execution disappointed them. In addition, Nikita Serebryakov played an excellent game in goal. He made 47 saves and set his personal best for the season. But Nikolai Zavarukhin was not satisfied with the work of his main goalkeeper. After two missed goals, the coach replaced Alikin.
It seems that the Avtomobilist began to fall apart, could not withstand the pressure and physically sank. SKA is more prepared and resistant to stress in this sense. At home, Rotenberg’s team will be able to win one more game. It may not be as effective, but it gets to the point. The inhabitants of Yekaterinburg better prepare to return home and close the series in their stands. Let’s bet that the home team will win by 1.68.
Prediction and bets for the match SKA – Avtomobilist on March 25, 2024
The SKA picked up the keys to Alikin and the defense of Yekaterinburg. Although the result of the last match hardly reflects reality. Yekaterinburg’s players took more shots and had more opportunities, but their execution let them down. And the goalkeeper was out of shape. In addition, St. Petersburg scored two goals into an empty net. It will not be easy for Nikolai Zavarukhin’s team to play away from home. The Neva military team will maintain its victorious momentum. Although I don’t believe in the success of the SKA series, the home game will still be theirs, but we’ll see.
Tender: SKA wins by 1.68.
