LiontipsRubin vs Metallurg Novokuznetsk: Predictions and Bets for the VHL Match on October 14, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
The season start for Denis Yachmenev's squad has been successful, with the team showing strong performance. Rubin has secured eight victories, but has faced defeat in five matches. In their most recent game, they triumphed over Sokil with a score of 2-1, and previously claimed a similar victory against Norilsk. Currently, the team has accumulated 19 points and sits in seventh place in the standings. The Tyumen squad has scored 42 goals and is in high spirits following two consecutive wins.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, the team scores 3.2 goals per game
- The team has not lost in the second period in their last four matches
Current Form
The Novokuznetsk club recently secured a confident victory against Yugra, maintaining a clean sheet. The game was dominated by Metallurg, who managed to score two goals on the power play, one while short-handed, and another at even strength. This win marked their ninth of the season. Currently, under the management of Andrey Lunov, the team has accumulated 20 points, placing them sixth in the standings, just five points behind the leader, Zvezda.
Notable Betting Trends
- On average, the team scores 2.6 goals per game
- In their last five matches, the team hasn’t lost in the first period
Trends
Bet 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In the last four games, the visitors scored less than two goals in the first period
1.75Bet 3rd period: victory for Rubin
In 1 out of the last 5 matches, the home team secured a win in the third period
2.45Tip and bets
In this matchup, we favor the home team. Rubin will be playing on their own ice, and they are likely to display exceptional hockey while maintaining a solid defense. The Tyumen club is performing confidently, and we believe they will secure a victory, just as they did in the last two games.
Prediction - Rubin to win the match with odds of 1.63
Bet on Total Goals
Rubin is competitive in both performance and skill on the ice. Notably, the last four home matches have seen fewer than six goals scored, suggesting today's matchup will also lack a scoring frenzy.
Prediction – total goals under 5.5 with odds of 1.65
Bet on Individual Team Total
The Tyumen club has shown no issues with scoring. In their last five outings, Rubin has netted 11 goals, and we believe the hosts will score at least three goals today.
Prediction – Rubin's individual total over 2.5 goals at 1.72
