LiontipsSeverstal vs Dinamo Minsk. Predictions and Betting Odds for the KHL Match on October 8, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Severstal's recent away tour did not go well. Under the guidance of Andrey Kozyrev, they managed to secure points in Minsk (3:2), but suffered losses in Yaroslavl (1:4), St. Petersburg (5:8), and Sochi (0:1). Upon returning home, Adam Lishka's squad exacted revenge against SKA (4:3). The Black-Yellows are currently positioned fifth in the Western Conference standings, accumulating 14 points after 13 games.
The Steelworkers have seen a drop in offensive production, registering only 12 goals in their last five matches. At home in the Ice Palace, they average four goals per game. Kirill Pilipenko remains the top scorer for both the Cherepovets team and the league, tallying 14 points (8+6) in the goals and assists system.
Injuries and Suspensions
The Zavadchans will play at home with their main roster.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The Cherepovets team averages 30 shots per game
The hosts aim to take charge of the game and frequently challenge opposing goalkeepers.
- The Black-Yellows average only 6 body checks per match
Andrey Kozyrev's squad is filled with skilled players who prefer finesse over physical battles.
Current Form
The Dynamo team has had mixed results on home ice. Under Vadim Shipachyov's leadership, they lost to Severstal (1-3) and SKA (0-3) but achieved an impressive win against Admiral (7-2). Dmitry Kvartalnov's players have struggled on the road, earning just six points in six games against weaker teams like Vityaz (5-1), Barys (5-1), and KHL's Kunlun (3-1). In their opening game this month, the Belarusians fell short against Sochi in southern Russia (2-3). The Minsk squad currently sits eighth in the Western Conference, accumulating 12 points from 11 matches.
The Belarusian club is solid defensively at home but allows an average of 2.83 goals per game on the road. Noteworthy for the visitors is Sam Anas, who has contributed with 11 points (3 goals and 8 assists).
Injuries and Disqualifications
Roman Gorbunov and Andrey Kareev will be absent for Minsk in Cherepovets.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Minsk players block an average of 15 shots per game
The guests excel in shot-blocking, preventing the puck from reaching their net.
- The Zubrs win 53.1% of face-offs
Under Dmitry Kvartalnov’s coaching, the team frequently gains an edge at the face-off circle, regaining puck possession quickly.
Trends
Bet First Period Bet: «Severstal» with a 0 Handicap
The home team has never lost in the first periods this season.
1.72Bet Second Period Bet: «Severstal» Will Score
«Severstal» has scored against «Dynamo» in the second periods of their last six matches.
1.45Tip and bets
Sekvestal plays impressively at home. In Cherepovets, Andrey Kozyrev’s team has won four out of five matches. Meanwhile, Minsk struggled during their recent home stretch and has significantly weaker defense on the road. Adam Lishka’s squad secured one game in Belarus but will likely be outmatched on foreign ice. We believe that the Steelworkers will secure the two points. We recommend a bet on the victory of Sekvestal with a zero handicap.
Our prediction - Sekvestal to win with an Asian handicap (0) at 1.70.
Total Goals Bet
Matches in Minsk between these teams have typically not been high-scoring. However, games in the Vologda region tend to see plenty of goals, so we expect at least five combined goals from both teams.
We are betting on over five goals at 1.60.
First Period Outcome Bet
Andrei Kozyrev's team has not lost in the first period, even during their challenging game against Siberia. The home team starts strong at their arena in Cherepovets, and we don’t anticipate this matchup with the Minsk squad will be any different. We are confident in a victory for the Black-Yellow team in the opening 20 minutes.
We are taking a win for Severstal with a Asian handicap (0) in the first period at 1.72.
