Irbis will host Sputnik in the MHL regular season match. We analyze the form of the teams and give a forecast.
"Irbis"
Irbis finished 2021 with two confident victories, beating Ladya 5-0 and 4-2. After that, the team from Kazan decided to continue the positive streak, winning four more victories, and all in regular time. Only one of them turned out to be minimal - 4:3 over the "Polar Bears", and there was also Victoria over them with a result of 3-1, as well as 5-1 and 8-0 over the "Reactor". In addition to the fact that "Irbis" has six consecutive victories, so also all of them were won on the road.
Sputnik
But Sputnik has managed without positive results in the last four matches, losing twice to Chaika (3-4 after a shootout and 1-2 after three periods) and Loko-76 (2-3 and 2-5). On the one hand, Sputnik failed to improve its standings and climb to fifth place, and on the other, it remained in the playoff zone, sitting in eighth position. However, this may change in the near future, because the "Polar Bears" following only have a score less.
Statistics and figures:
- Irbis has a 6-match winning streak;
- Sputnik has four defeats in a row;
- After six previous full-time matches, Irbis and Sputnik have three wins each.
Forecast
It is not easy for Irbis to have matches with Sputnik on its site, as a result of which the teams often exchange victories. However, in the upcoming meeting, I vote in favor of the club from Kazan, which has gained a powerful momentum and seeks to extend the winning streak. Having forgotten about the victories, Sputnik is unlikely to be able to prevent this.
