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This is the second meeting (Astrakhanochka won the first one three days ago home 32-24). Since this is the best-of-three format, in case they win here, the third game that will be played at this arena will be crucial. Astrakhanochka won because they played a better game in the second half after a close first half (16-16) and overall because of a above average offensive performance (32 goals from 49 attempts, 65 percent, compared to Lada's 41 percent). The pace was fast in the first half, and declined gradually in the second half, which was dominated by defenses. Lada like a faster-pace but the situation is no ideal for that here. Lada cannot afford to make a mistake. They need a win here and it's expected that they won't rush into anything in offense. Their two starters are questionable - left back Akopian and pivot Denikev. Since Lada are without their second pivot from before, they will need to improvise with that position today. Astrakhanochka will most likely not be as efficient in offense as in the first game, especially since Lada are expected to be tougher in defense. Their h2h games this season finished at 60 and 52 goals. I don't expect this one to finish at 55 max.