LiontipsSpartak vs. Dinamo Minsk. KHL match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Spartak looked good in the first match against CSKA and deservedly won with a score of 4:2. That is why the team was considered a clear favorite in the second game against Sochi, but unexpectedly suffered a 1:2 defeat in the shootout, while scoring only one goal. If Spartak's first three attackers are not working, then problems with scoring are almost always evident. But the match was successful for Dmitry Nikolaev, who was able to parry 27 shots and helped his team not to lose within 60 minutes.
By the way, Alexey Zhamnov did not like the match against the "leopards" at all. The specialist attributed the defeat to "the mood and the implementation of game discipline." Surely after that he had a serious talk with the players in the locker room.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Spartak makes at least 35 shots
Spartak players play open hockey and spend a lot of time in the opponent's zone, constantly putting pressure on the opponent's goalie with shots
- The red and whites block only eight shots per match
In the first two matches, the Muscovites took few shots at themselves, and most of the shots reached the goalie.
Estimated composition
Rybar, Nikolaev, Ivanov, Maryshev. Savikov, Vishnevsky, Tchaikovsky, Korolev, Mironov, Maltsev, Morozov, Ruzicka, Poryadin, Galimov, Pashin, Bitten, Loktionov, Prince, Rubtsov, Belyaev, Filin
Current form
Dynamo has big goals this season. The team will most likely make it to the playoffs without any problems, given that it has a pretty good roster this year. The Minsk team has already played one match at home against Amur, in which they celebrated a 3-0 victory. That day was excellent for Vitaly Pinchuk, who scored twice, and the club's newly-minted goalkeeper Andrei Kareyev also showed his best side, parrying all 26 shots.
However, there were still questions about the discipline of the Dynamo players in that game, because they were sent off five times, four of which were in the third period. In fairness, we should note that Kvartalnov's team played very well in the minority and did not allow the opponent to create many dangerous moments.
Interesting trends for betting
- According to statistics, Dynamo receives at least eight minutes of penalty time per match
Dynamo players do not have ideal discipline and play rather roughly, often being left in the minority
- Dynamo wins 54.3% of faceoffs
The Minsk team performs well on the spot and takes most of the faceoffs
Estimated composition
Kareev, Velmakin, Melosh, Henkel, Brook, Lyle, Wille, Gross, Enas, Moroz, Dube, Stas, Sotishvili, Borikov, Usov, Pinchuk, Volkov, Shipachev, Guslistov, Pyshkaylo, Gorbunov
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In three out of five matches between the clubs, the first period was productive
1.90Bet 2nd period: Minsk will score
In the four previous meetings, Minsk scored in the second period
1.70Tip and bets
Dynamo can put up a fight against Spartak in this match. The Zubrs played well in the last match against Amur. This will be their first away game, so they will be in optimal physical shape. Spartak looked bad in the match against Sochi. In general, the red-whites' play does not inspire confidence so far. By the way, the Zubrs also ended their last face-to-face meetings in their favor in regular time. We think that this time they will fight for victory.
Betting Tip - Dynamo win with Asian handicap (+1) on goals for 1.85
Bet on individual total
This season, the Zubry have a powerful attack line and can score at least two or three goals in each match. Spartak, on the other hand, has not been distinguished by its reliable defense in recent years and has been missing quite a lot even from outsiders. In addition, in three out of five matches against the Muscovites, the Minsk team has scored at least three goals.
We bet on Dynamo's individual total of more than two goals for 1.77
Total Bet
The match promises to be interesting and to be a high-scoring affair. Spartak is used to open hockey, and Dynamo players have previously acted very freely. Both teams also play well in the majority, so there is an option to play the total over.
We take the total over 5.5 pucks with a coefficient of 2.00
