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“Vityaz” - “Ak Bars”: forecast for the KHL match
On December 6, Vityaz will continue its home series, in which it has not shown the best results so far. In the upcoming match, the "bogatyrs" will face Ak Bars, which has gained excellent form. Do the Podolsk team have a chance to win? Our experts have prepared a forecast in which they will answer this question and also help you decide on bets
Command Analysis
Vityaz
Russian FederationCurrent form
After a failed away series and three defeats in a row, Vityaz returned to their home arena, where they were finally able to break the losing streak. The team met with Neftekhimik and with great difficulty snatched victory from them in a shootout (4:3). The Bogatyrs could have won in regulation time, but still allowed their opponent to tie the score five minutes before the final whistle. They were able to achieve success mainly due to a very active attack, as well as the efforts of goalkeeper Dorozhko, who blocked 45 shots out of 48.
Then the Podolsk team fought a much more powerful competitor in the person of CSKA and were close to another success, which few could have expected. It again went to overtime, where they still had to suffer an offensive defeat with a score of 1:2. This time, goalkeeper Shikin played in the goal, and he played no worse than his teammate. Only due to his efforts was it possible to avoid a crushing defeat, since the Muscovites made a huge number of shots at the Vityaz goal throughout the entire match. Nevertheless, due to the points scored, the team was able to get closer to the playoff zone and is currently in ninth place in the Western Conference table.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vityaz has serious problems with its roster, which primarily affects the club attacking line. Three strikers are in the infirmary: Ivan Chekhovich, Ivan Savchik and Vladislav Tsitsiura. Also, defender Grigoriy Vaschenko will not play in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Vityaz scores an average of 2.5 goals per match
The Podolsk team continues to experience problems with offensive efficiency.
- "Bogatyri" missed 23 goals while shorthanded
It is also worth noting the team’s weak play in the minority, which the opponents consistently take advantage of.
Ak Bars Kazan
Russian FederationCurrent form
Ak Bars has gained excellent form and has not lost for three games in a row. The team played a three-game away series, which did not start in the best way. In the first match, they had to suffer a defeat to Severstal with a score of 5:7. Goalkeeper Nosov showed his worst side, he was replaced only after the fifth missed puck. The Kazan team quickly rehabilitated themselves in front of the fans, snatching a victory from CSKA in regular time (2:1). This time, Arefyev played in goal, he played much more reliably than his teammate and reflected 38 shots out of 39, thanks to which they managed to achieve success.
Then the "Bars" went to visit the obvious underdog Sochi, where they had a hard time converting dangerous moments in attack, but ultimately achieved their goal, winning in overtime (3:2). It is impossible not to praise the forward Galimov, who scored twice. Returning to the home arena, Gatiyatulin charges showed their attacking potential to the fullest, thanks to which they were able to beat Moscow Dynamo with a score of 5:4. This time it is difficult to even single out any of the players, since many distinguished themselves with effective actions. Thanks to excellent performances and points scored, Ak Bars was able to rise to fourth place in the Eastern Conference table and now has 41 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ak Bars has virtually no problems with its roster. Only forward Egor Babenko is in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Ak Bars scores three goals per match
Throughout the regular championship, Kazan has been distinguished by its very confident attacking play.
- On average, a team receives seven penalty minutes per match.
It is also worth noting the good discipline of the club, which allows it to remain in full force throughout almost the entire match.
Trends
Bet First Goal: "Ak Bars"
In four out of five head-to-head matches, Ak Bars opened the scoring
1.70Goal in each period bet - yes
In four out of five head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.72Tip and bets
It is hard to believe that Vityaz will be able to show a decent game in the upcoming match. The team continues to suffer losses in almost every match, and even home walls do not particularly help the "heroes" to achieve success. Ak Bars, in turn, has gained an excellent pace and consistently copes with any competitors on its way. It is also worth noting the face-to-face meetings, in which the "bars" constantly cope with the Podolsk team. It is for these reasons that we suggest making a confident bet in favor of the guests for an excellent coefficient.
Our prediction is Ak Bars victory for 1.90
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, we can expect a large number of goals scored. Vityaz is not distinguished by a reliable game in defense and has recently often shown its attacking potential. Ak Bars, in turn, is one of the most productive clubs in the league, so as a second bet we choose total over.
Forecast - total over 4.5 goals for 1.70
Bet on the outcome of the first period
It is worth noting that Vityaz starts matches confidently and rarely allows even clear favorites to gain an advantage in the starting segment, especially at home.
Prediction - Vityaz will not lose in the first period for 1.55
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