LiontipsSochi vs Rotor. Prediction and Betting Tips for Russian Premier League (May 7, 2021).
Command Analysis
Sochi are having an excellent season - Vladimir Fedotov's team is currently on the fifth line in the table. The Leopards are behind the Europa League zone only on goal difference, and they have a real chance of getting into the Top-4 at the end of the current round.
The 3:1 victory over Krasnodar in the last round was the third in a row for Sochi.
Rotor, on the contrary, aren't doing well: in these last rounds, they are desperately fighting to stay in the Premier League. Khasanbi Bidzhiev's team is currently on the 14th line of the standings. There is no chance to climb out of the zone of transitional matches because the 12th Ural are 10 points ahead of Rotor. But they are not safe from falling back to the direct relegation zone either, this can happen already after this round: Ufa have the same number of points but are behind on goal difference.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Two of the last four games of Sochi ended with such a score.
СтавкаPenalty: Yes
In the last three games of Sochi, penalty was given.
СтавкаSochi to score in each half
In the last two away games Rotor conceded in each half.
Tip and bets
Sochi are striving to get into European competition and are in great form right now. In the last rounds, they beat such formidable opponents as CSKA, Ufa, and Krasnodar. It shouldn't be difficult for the hosts to deal with Rotor, who are in a crisis. In terms of home performance, Sochi are third in the league, plus there is a significant class difference.
We believe that the guests have no chance. Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Sochi.
Away Rotor regularly make mistakes in defense - in the last away game the club from Volgograd conceded six goals. Sochi can definitely take advantage of that. But the guests also have the opportunity to score a consolation goal: in the last two home games, the Leopards conceded.
Our second bet will be both to score.
