Lokomotiv vs Jokerit Prediction KHL playoffs: 11.03

The Western battle for the Gagarin Cup continues between Lokomotiv and Jokerit. These teams have already played five matches, while the score is 3: 2 in favour of the Finnish squad, on Wednesday the sixth match of the series will take place, it will be held in Yaroslavl.

Lokomotiv

The team was not ready to start the playoffs and lost three games in a row, having scored only one goal. Note that the overall score of the series was 1:14. The fourth match of the series ended in favour of Lokomotiv  – 4: 3 and they suddenly felt confident in their abilities that they could compete on an equal status with the opponent. The fifth meeting was held in Helsinki, in which the team of Mike Pelino showed character, having recouped from 2: 1, the match ended in victory for Yaroslavl – 2: 4.

Jokerit

Jokerit has a little panic now: one thing when you lead in 3-0 series and quite another when 3: 2, plus the next match is on the road. Let’s note that in the two lost games, the “jokers” acted offensively and outshot Lokomotiv – 37:40 and 28:25, respectively, which means that the Finns are not losing momentum; they just are not lucky.

Lokomotiv vs Jokerit prediction

Usually, after several matches won, concentration is lost, as happened with Jokerit, and now it can happen with Lokomotiv. Our experts think that this Wednesday the series will end. Our prediction is the victory of Jokerit.

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