Vityaz - Neftekhimik. Forecast and bets on the KHL match

Current form

Vityaz has completed a four-game away series, which it started with great promise. In the first game, the team met Severstal and crushed the opponent with a score of 7:1. The entire attacking line showed a great game, and in particular, the second line deserves praise, which in total managed to earn 12 scoring actions. The Bogatyrs were very close to securing such a successful result, but on the road against Lokomotiv, they failed to break through the very strong defense of the opponent, suffering an unfortunate defeat in overtime (1:2). Despite the lost points, it is worth praising the great game of goalkeeper Doroshko, who reflected 48 shots, which allowed them to avoid a rout and cling to one point.

Then the Podolsk team went to visit another clear favorite, Avtomobilist, and again put up a decent fight, suffering a defeat outside of regulation time (4:5 OT). This time, Doroshko was not so reliable. Desyatkov charges played worst in the away series against Salavat Yulaev, suffering a rout, and without scoring (0:4). Once again, there were problems with creating and converting attacking chances, and the defense was powerless under the pressure of the clear favorite. Indeed, this season the club often suffers from low attacking performance and is only in ninth place in the Western Conference table.

Disqualifications and injuries

It is worth noting that Vityaz is experiencing certain problems with its roster. Two forwards Ivan Savchik and Vladislav Tsytsyura are currently in the club infirmary. Also, defender Grigoriy Vaschenko will not be able to take part in the upcoming match.

Interesting trends for betting

• On average, Vityaz scores 2.48 goals per match

As we have already noted on numerous occasions, the Podolsk team has serious problems with attacking efficiency.

• The Bogatyrs average 25 shots per game

The club low performance is primarily due to its inactive attacking play.

Current form

Neftekhimik played a three-game home series, which turned out to be quite successful. In the first game, the Wolves fought the clear favorite, Salavat Yulaev, and won a confident 4-2 victory, which was a big surprise for many hockey fans, as the Ufa team was in top form. They managed to achieve this result because the club played on the counter-courses and responded with a large number of shots. One cannot help but note the efforts of goalkeeper Zagidulin, who repelled 41 shots out of 43.

It seemed that the "wolves" gained confidence in their strength after the victory over "Salavat" and due to this they would leave no chance for "Kunlun", but this did not happen. It seems that the team clearly underestimated "Red Star" and was unable to realize itself in the attack, and as a result suffered a defeat with a difference of two goals (1:3). The defensive line did not show itself in the best way, allowing the opponent to shoot at their goal consistently. Nizhnekamsk was able to rehabilitate itself in front of the fans in the match with "Spartak", snatching a hard-fought victory in overtime (4:3). It is worth noting that "Neftekhimik" should have won in regular time, but at the end of the match they were sent off twice and conceded goals while short-handed.

Disqualifications and injuries

Neftekhimik does not have any serious problems with its roster. Forward Aleksandr Dergachev and defender Roman Abrosimov are still in the infirmary.

Interesting trends for betting

• On average, Neftekhimik scores 2.12 goals per match

Wolves continue to have huge problems with attacking efficiency and the club remains one of the worst in the league in this regard.

• On average, a team receives seven penalty minutes per match.

But the club has complete discipline, which allows it to remain at full strength throughout almost the entire match.