LiontipsNeftekhimik - Salavat Yulaev. Forecast and bets on the KHL match
Command Analysis
Current form
Neftekhimik completed a three-game away series, which ultimately turned out to be far from successful. In the first match, the team met Avangard and was one step away from success, as they managed to equalize the score just three minutes before the final whistle, but in the end they still had to lose (2:3). Once again, the attacking line did not show its best, and only managed to make 24 shots on target. Still, the Wolves were able to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans, unexpectedly defeating the clear favorite, Avtomobilist, with a score of 3:1. This time, goalkeeper Dolganov showed a great game, repelling 47 shots out of 48, thanks to which they managed to earn important points.
However, Nizhnekamsk was unable to consolidate its success. On the road, Ak Bars again had problems converting attacking opportunities, of which there were plenty. Leontyev team failed to score a single goal, losing dry (0:2). Despite the next lost points, the club is still in the playoff zone and currently occupies the eighth line in the Eastern Conference table, having 28 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Neftekhimik has no serious problems with its roster. Only defender Roman Abrosimov and forward Alexander Dergachev are in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Neftekhimik averages two goals per match
The main problem of Nizhnekamsk remains their very low efficiency in attack, which leads to defeats.
- Nizhnetsov players receive an average of 7.6 penalty minutes per match
The team discipline is in perfect order. The "Wolves" rarely break the rules and remain at full strength throughout almost the entire match.
Current form
Salavat Yulaev has gained excellent form and has been steadily earning points for eight games in a row, and only suffered defeats in two of them: from Dynamo Minsk in a shootout (2:3) and Metallurg (2:3 OT). Thanks to such successful performances, the club was able to rise to third place in the Eastern Conference table, and the gap from its closest competitor is only one point, and it also has an advantage over the leader of two games, which allows the "greens" to have excellent chances to rise to first place.
Kozlov team played a three-game home series, which they began with confident victories over Lada and Barys with scores of 3:1 and 4:1, respectively. Both goalies Samonov and Vyazovoy showed their best side, reflecting 95% of shots. It seemed that the team would confidently cope with Magnitogorsk, but they failed to do so. There were problems with converting moments in attack, and out of 35 shots, only two hit the target, which ultimately led to a defeat (2:3 OT). They managed to rehabilitate themselves before the fans for the offensive defeat in the return match with Togliatti, snatching victory from them in a shootout (2:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
In the upcoming match, Salavat Yulaev will play with almost its full squad. Only forward Gleb Kuzmin is in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Salavat Yulaev allows 2.69 goals per game
The Greens have been very reliable in defense this season and rarely allow their opponents to realize their attacking potential.
- Ufa have converted 21.3% of their power play attempts this season.
The team is also distinguished by its very effective attacking play and often takes advantage of opponents' penalties.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Neftekhimik
In four out of five head-to-head matches, Neftekhimik opened the scoring
2.10Goal in each period bet - no
In three out of four head-to-head matches, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.02Tip and bets
Neftekhimik had a successful start this season, but quickly lost momentum and began to steadily lose points due to very low attack performance. The team main problem continues to be weak attack play, which does not allow the "wolves" to impose a decent fight on their competitors even at home. Indeed, Nizhnekamsk rarely achieves success even at home, which Salavat Yulaev will try to take advantage of. Ufa, in turn, are in their best form this season, due to which the team should easily win the upcoming match, which is what we suggest betting on.
Our prediction is Salavat Yulaev victory at 1.97
Bet on total
As we have already noted many times, Neftekhimik has huge problems both with creating and realizing attacking moments, which constantly leads to defeats. It is hard to believe that Salavat alone will be able to break the total of more than five goals on the road.
Forecast - total under five goals for 1.75
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Salavat Yulaev is significantly superior to its opponent in class, due to which it should play first in the upcoming match and create serious pressure on Neftekhimik from the first minutes of the match. Neftekhimik may not be ready for this, due to which the guests will earn an advantage already in the starting segment.
Prediction - Salavat Yulaev wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.62
