Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Sibir Novosibirsk by 2Let's talk about the upcoming ice tango between Sibir Novosibirsk and Lada Togliatti. We've crunched the numbers, reviewed the trends and it's interesting, to say the least.
The keeper situation for both teams is, well, peculiar. There must be some invisible pucks flying about, as Kostin and Krasotkin from Novosibirsk, and Trushkov and Tretyak from Togliatti, all boast a mesmerizing save rate of 0.0%. Mighty impressive, guys!
Over at team Novosibirsk, we've got Taylor Beck, Trevor Murphy and Andy Andreoff laying solid groundwork on the ice. Particularly Beck, who's been lighting the lamp quite consistently. Now, the team over at Togliatti's got Mikhailov, Nekolenko and Yurtaykin, contributing both goals and assists. Nekolenko's score sheet may look quite lean, but just remember, it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for.
Looking back in the throat of time, Novosibirsk seems to have a knack for taming Togliatti, winning three out of their last five encounters. But in the somewhat heartless universe of sports, past laurels are as valuable as a set of dentures at a steak-eating contest.
It's a slippery slope for Novosibirsk regarding their regular season record - 26 wins to 31 losses, but it's even more brittle over at Togliatti's side with a dismal 20-39 win-loss record.
Recent results affirm this icy malaise. Novosibirsk's lost four out of their last five matches, but it's a similar sorrow for Togliatti - losing all of their last five games.
Does that mean we'll see a flurry of victories from these teams in the future? How about this - I'll swallow a bug if that happens.
Albert’s Prediction: Sibir Novosibirsk by 2