LiontipsNeftekhimik - Lokomotiv. Betting Tip and bets on the KHL match
Command Analysis
Current form
So far, the start of the regular championship has been extremely successful for Neftekhimik. The team is in second place in the Eastern Conference table, only one point behind the leader. The club suffered its only defeat against Avangard (2:4), which is in great shape. The Nizhnekamsk team was able to achieve such success primarily due to competent defense, which was especially noticeable in matches with the clear favorite, Metallurg. In the first match with the Foxes, they managed to completely avoid conceding goals, winning a dry victory with a score of 2:0. A huge merit in this goes to goalkeeper Zagidulin, who reflected 29 shots, thereby making a shutout.
In the return match with Magnitogorsk, the "wolves" played at their home arena, where they also played second fiddle, due to which they were able to save their strength for the end of the match, due to which they turned the tide in the third period, scoring the decisive goal just 30 seconds before the final whistle.
Interesting trends for betting
- Neftekhimik concedes an average of 1.75 goals per match
It seems that Neftekhimik has managed to fix its main problem and has started to show reliable play in defense. However, it is worth noting that the team's goalkeepers are performing at the highest level.
- Neftekhimik is sent off on average 2.5 times per game
The Nizhnekamsk team mostly plays second fiddle and rarely breaks the rules, which is why they consistently remain in full strength.
Injuries and disqualifications
Urakov (injury).
Estimated composition
Link 1: Zagidulin (V), Khlystov, Klok, Belozerov, Dergachev, Leshchenko. Link 2: Leontyev, Abrosimov, Di, Seleznev, Mityakin. Link 3: Pastukhov, Serikov, Bryukvin, Zhukenov, Shavigullin. Link 4: Profaka, Khoruzhev, Tochilkin, Muissu.
Current form
This year, Lokomotiv is clearly counting on not just getting into the playoffs, but also on the Gagarin Cup, which is confirmed by the club's great start to the new season. After a hard-fought victory in the Opening Cup over Metallurg (3:2), the Yaroslavl team began to easily cope with all competitors on their way. Their main advantage remains their excellent defense, on average the club concedes one puck per match, which is the best indicator in the league at the moment.
On the road at Lada, Nikitin's charges looked many times better than their opponent, thanks to which they won a confident victory (3:0), and then consolidated their success by beating a much more skilled opponent, in the person of St. Petersburg SKA, also without scoring (2:0). Lokomotiv managed to show not only its defensive line, but also realized itself in the attack, defeating Kunlun (6:2). This time, the club's newcomer Alexander Radulov showed himself, scoring twice and also giving an assist.
Interesting trends for betting
- Lokomotiv concedes an average of one goal per match
Lokomotiv demonstrated the best defensive play last season and continues to delight fans with the most reliable defense in the league.
- Lokomotiv has won 52% of faceoffs this season
Thanks to their excellent play at the point, Lokomotiv consistently receives the puck first after the faceoff, which allows the team to earn a strategic advantage.
Estimated composition
Link 1: Isaev (V), Berezkin, Sergeev, Simashev, Shalunov, Kayumov. Link 2: Gernat, Cherepanov, Booth, Froes, Radulov. Link 3: Elesin, Uliev, Alekseev, Ivanov, Nikulin. Link 4: Rafikov, Polunin, Kraskovsky, Kiryanov.
Trends
Bet 1st goal: Lokomotiv
In five out of six head-to-head matches, Lokomotiv opened the scoring
1.67Goal in each period bet - yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.75Tip and bets
It may seem that Neftekhimik will now consistently fight back against the obvious favorites, but it is worth noting that Metallurg is far from its optimal form, which the Nizhnekamsk team was able to take advantage of. As we remember, the Wolves were unable to cope with Avangard, and in the upcoming match they will have to fight again with a similarly strong opponent. Lokomotiv looks even more powerful than the Omsk team due to its excellent defense. It is also worth noting that the Yaroslavl team shows excellent play on the road and consistently beats all competitors on its way. We believe that the Railwaymen will not stumble in the middle of the pack and will continue to strengthen their leadership in the West.
Our betting tip is Lokomotiv's victory in 1.84
Bet on total
Neftekhimik mostly plays second fiddle, which it will continue to do in the upcoming match. Because of this, the club's efficiency suffers, and given the Yaroslavl team's strong defense, it is not worth expecting a large number of goals scored.
Betting Tip - total under five goals for 1.73
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, Lokomotiv will begin to seriously put pressure on the opponent due to its superiority, thanks to which it is quite capable of earning an early advantage in the starting segment.
Prediction - Lokomotiv wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.52
