Again i'll bet on derby of the round. Today CSKA will host Ufa in clash between first and third team of Superliga. No matter that Ufa has great point advantage and no one can take them title in regular part of championship, i don't think quality difference is as huge as table suggest. CSKA is in battle for third place, Ufa has nothing special to play for except pride (which also shouldn't be ignored). CSKA has great home streak, nine wins in a row, all in regular time, last loss came against Ufa in OT, so CSKA streak is even more impressive as they haven't lost last 13 games in regular time. In fact they've won 12 of that last 13, all in 60 mins. They are really strong at home and their home record shows it: W17-D8-L2 99:57. There's no injury worries for this match.

Salavat is on top from the beginning and they will stay they until the end. They already secured it long time ago, and lately they haven't played great, probably because of lack of motivation. In last month or so, they've won only three games of last nine, but to admit it, they play better against "tougher" opposition (Kazan, Dinamo). Still they've also lost to Khimik and Avangard so that "extra" motivation isn't always enough.

Moscow team gives special attention to this match, there will be tombola, special games for fans, laser shows... Last time when CSKA had all that happenings at home they've won 10:1 (Neftehimik). Off course that Salavat is much stronger opponent then Neftehimik, but this is just trivia, to show you how CSKA approaches this match, it's important for them. This match will be hard, for both teams, but CSKA had a bit easier schedule lately, and they have incredible streak at home. I don't think Salavat will win in regulation, all other options are open, therefor i choose CSKA DNB bet...

Pick : CSKA DNB
Odds : 1.83
Stake : 4 / 10
Bookmaker : Pinnacle
Date : 2008-02-23
Match Result : 4-2
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