The game day of the KHL regular season will continue with an interesting confrontation, AK Bars will host Avangard." The game will be held on October 22 at 19:00 Moscow time at Tatneft Arena. Our portal has prepared a forecast for this game for you.
AK Bars
In the summer offseason, the team's composition has undergone major changes, and not for the better. Many leaders have left the team, especially the defensive plan. This all clearly hit the defensive potential of the team. So far, Kazan residents do not have stability. Recently, AK Bars managed to get on the winning rails, but in the last meeting they failed to get the maximum points at home against Dynamo Moscow, losing 4:5.
"Avangard"
This season, the team does not have stability, which is due to an updated squad and a weakened offensive line, compared to last season. "Avangard" has recently been able to improve the game, Omsk gave out a good winning streak, while showing bright attacking hockey. In their last meeting, the Hawks beat Torpedo 0:1 on the road.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
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AK Bars - Lindholm (injury).
Avangard - Goncharov (injury unknown), Tseglarik (upper body injury), Tolchinsky (injury).
Statistics and figures:
- The last match between these teams ended with the victory of Avangard 3:4.
- Avangard has a good streak of six consecutive victories.
- AK Bars have lost only twice in their last five meetings.
Forecast
In such matches, it is impossible to predict the winner in advance. AK Bars has a strong squad, and rarely loses at home. Avangard looks good this season, and has been in great shape lately. I think Kazan will not be able to beat Omsk at home, who are clearly on the move now.