Dinamo Minsk - Neftekhimik. Forecast and bets on the KHL match

Current form

Dynamo managed to successfully complete a three-game away series, which did not start in the best way. The team played away to St. Petersburg SKA, where they showed excellent defensive play, not allowing the opponent to create their usual large number of dangerous moments, thanks to which they managed to win against the clear favorite. It is worth praising forward Usov, who scored twice. Before this, the Minsk team was twice close to success, but first lost to Sochi (2:3), and then to Severstal in a shootout (2:3).

Returning to the home arena, the "bisons" fought with another "army team", but this time they had to face CSKA. After a weak start to the match, "Dynamo" got into the game and already in the second period seriously outshot the Muscovites, and in the third twenty minutes they used almost all their chances, which allowed the team to transfer the game to overtime, where they managed to squeeze out the opponent and win with a final score of 5:4. Forward Shipachev distinguished himself once again, scoring a goal and also giving two assists. Kvartalnov charges were unable to consolidate the result; in the match with "Metallurg" the club scoring ability disappeared, which led to a dry defeat (0:2).

Disqualifications and injuries

It is worth noting that Dynamo has serious problems with its roster. Forwards Roman Gorbunov and Andrey Stas, as well as defender Pavel Denisov, are in the infirmary. Goalkeeper Andrey Kareyev has also not yet recovered from his injury.

Interesting trends for betting

• Dynamo concedes an average of 2.4 goals per match

Throughout the regular championship, the Minsk team has demonstrated confident defensive play and rarely conceded a large number of goals.

• On average, the Bisons receive 9.4 penalty minutes per game.

But the team has big problems with discipline. The Minsk players are often sent off, which ruins their game as a whole.

Current form

After a winning streak, Neftekhimik began another decline, due to which the team has not been able to achieve the desired result for three games in a row. The Wolves hosted Sibir at home and generally looked no worse than their competitor, but the Novosibirsk team was a little luckier in realizing their chances, which led to a defeat (1:2). Then the team went to play away, where in the first meeting with St. Petersburg SKA they again imposed a very serious fight and even transferred the game to overtime, where in the end they again lost with a score of 2:3. Despite the lost points, it is worth praising the efforts of goalkeeper Zagidulin, who reflected 37 shots.

In the match with Torpedo, Leontyev team again had problems in defense, which the opponent immediately took advantage of and already at the end of the first period had a significant advantage. Neftekhimik did not give up, but on the contrary, increased the pace, which allowed it to equalize the score just two minutes before the final whistle. In overtime, Nizhnekamsk again turned out to be weaker, suffering their third defeat in a row (4:5). As you can see, the team continues to earn points consistently, clinging to every opportunity, thanks to which it remains in fourth place in the Eastern Conference table.

Disqualifications and injuries

It can be said that Neftekhimik has virtually no problems with its roster. Of the injured players, only defender Roman Abrosimov and forward Vladimir Bryukvin remain.

Interesting trends for betting

• The Wolves are averaging 28 shots per game.

Neftekhimik consistently turns out to be worse than its opponent in terms of shots on goal statistics.

• Neftekhimik neutralized 87% of opponent power play attempts

The team also has problems with discipline, but when short-handed, the Nizhnekamsk team plays excellently and rarely concede.