HV 71 vs Salzburg prediction

HV 71 and Salzburg were impressive in offense in the previous season, Austrian team also had problems in defence so goals were probable when these teams were playing. Salzburg last season in Austrian league have scored 168 goals in 44 games and that was the best offense in the regular season. Salzburg have added 40 goals more in 10 games played in the Winners stage and looked solid in the playoffs as well. This season they look even better after American player William Bill Thomas has joined the team. HV 71 were averaging almost three goals per game in the SHL in Sweden last season, they have combined 9 goals in friendly games against Malmo and Florunda. Teams played impressive in offense in the Champions League also. HV 71 have won two games against Sheffield Steelers and have scored 5 goals each of these matches. HV 71 have combined 84 shots on goal in these games, they were solid in taking an advange from power plays as they have scored 8 power play goals. Such offense was too good for Salzburg in the first head-to-head match also. Swedish team has scored 5 goals on the road, made 38 shots on goal in the match and I wait for goals when they will play at home also. Still Salzburg are solid in offense as well, they have scored 8 goals in the match against Sheffield Steelers, also they scored twice in the previous H2H game against HV 71. Salzburg need points to secure their place in the playoffs and I expect them to score twice or even more in the upcoming game against HV that conceded no less than twice in all Champions League matches played. Goals are very probable in the upcoming game also.