LiontipsVolgar vs Ufa: Predictions (odds 3.50) and Betting Tips for the Russian Cup Match on September 25, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Volgar struggled to maintain its position in the First League last season and is now eager to return swiftly. However, their performance has not been ideal as they currently sit fifth in their Second League division. In their last three matches, the team has consistently drawn with opponents, contributing to a total of five draws out of ten matches in the league. In the previous round of the Russian Cup, Volgar secured a significant 2-1 victory against Astrakhan.
Injuries and Suspensions
Yegor Proshkin will miss today’s match due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Volgar has drawn in three consecutive matches.
- The team has only lost the first half in one of the last five matches.
Expected Line-up: Smirnov - Anosov, Mironov, Bakhtiyarov, Volkov - Gorovykh, Zuykov, Lesnikov, Pavlishin - Pogosov, Prudnikov.
Current Form
Ufa has managed to return to the First League following last season but is struggling to establish itself in the second tier of football. The team has collected only nine points in 11 rounds, placing them second to last in the relegation zone. In four of their last five matches, Ufa has suffered defeats, indicating a greater focus on survival in the league rather than cup competitions, where they enter as representatives of the First League at the quarterfinal stage of the Regional Path.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Today, only the injured Troyanov will miss the match.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In two out of the last three matches, Ufa lost the first half
- Only one of Ufa's last five matches saw more than two goals scored
Projected Lineup: Baklov - Ageyan, Adaev, Anisimov, Bocherov - Gurenko, Karpov, Kutin, Mullin - Perchenok, Tenyaev.
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves - No
In the last two meetings, no goals were scored in either half
1.56Bet 1st Half: Total Under 1.5 Goals
This bet has won in the last four matches of Ufa
1.32Bet Exact Score 0:0
Volgar has drawn three matches in a row
8.90Tip and bets
Both teams have struggled in their recent matches, leaving no clear favorite in this matchup. There are significant offensive issues for both sides, particularly for Ufa, which failed to score in three of its last four games. It's unlikely that the upcoming match will feature a high goal count.
Our prediction is a total of under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.70
Bet on the Outcome
Volgar has ended in draws in their last three matches. Overall, there isn’t a clear favorite in this cup tie, making a draw a plausible result at the end of regulation time.
Second bet - draw with odds of 3.50
First Half Bet
In the opening phase, neither team is likely to take unnecessary risks. In two of Volgar's last four matches, the first half ended in a draw, which we expect again this time.
Prediction - draw in the first half with odds of 2.18
