LiontipsUfa vs Sochi. Prediction and Betting Tips for Russian Premier League (April 25, 2021).
Command Analysis
Ufa have had a bad season and are in real danger of getting relegated from the Premier League. At the moment, Alexey Stukalov's team is in 14th place in the table with 20 points, two points ahead of the direct relegation zone. The team managed to climb up from the very bottom of the table thanks to two beautiful victories in a row over Akhmat (3:0) and Spartak (3:0).
However, it is only realistic to hope for a transitional games zone - Ural in the 12th place have 10 points more than Ufa..
Sochi had a very strong first half of the season, but after a break, Vladimir Fedotov's team went on a decline. At the moment, the Leopards are on the seventh line in the standings, with 43 points in the asset. Sochi is only three points away from the European competition zone, but their rivals are Dynamo and CSKA.
However formidable those names are, they do not scare Sochi: in the last round, the Leopards beat CSKA 2:1.
Trends
СтавкаExact score: 1:0
Sochi's last two away defeats happened with this exact score.
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In two of Ufa's last three games, penalty was given.
СтавкаSochi to not score
Ufa have not conceded in the last two games.
Tip and bets
Ufa played two extraordinary games against such strong opponents as Akhmat and Spartak, and have scored six goals. They have clearly gained momentum and will strive to keep their winning streak in the upcoming game. Sochi look very weak away, and they can hardly count on points. We believe the hosts have a better chance of winning.
Prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Ufa.
Ufa will certainly strive to take three points, but they are unlikely to play open football from the very start of the game. Sochi are not an attacking team either, so in this fixture, we shouldn't expect a high score.
Our second bet will be on total under two goals.
