LiontipsBelarus vs. Kazakhstan. Prediction and bets on the Channel One Cup match
Command Analysis
Current form
Last year, Belarus did not show the best results in the Channel One Cup and hardly lived up to the fans' expectations. The team managed to win only one confident victory over Kazakhstan with a score of 6:2. The team was also able to impose a decent fight on the KHL stars, but ultimately suffered a defeat in overtime (4:5). The Belarusians should have been losing in regular time, but by realizing their numerical superiority in the last minute of the match, they were able to transfer the game to extra time. In the match with Russia, there were also huge problems in defense, which led to another failure (3:5).
This year the national team played a friendly match with Kazakhstan, and snatched victory with great difficulty in overtime (5:4). Goalkeeper Bolshakov did not perform well enough, which is why the problems arose.
Disqualifications and injuries
Belarus will play in its optimal line-up.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Belarus scores 4.25 goals per match
- Belarusians concede an average of 4.25 goals per match
Current form
The last time Kazakhstan was seen playing was at the Asian Hockey Championship, where the team showed its best side. In the first match, the team faced South Korea and was not active enough in attack, and as a result suffered a crushing defeat with a score of 1:4. The team managed to quickly rehabilitate itself in front of the fans, leaving no chance for China and defeating it with a difference of five goals (6:1). Forward Breus showed a great game, scoring a hat-trick and giving an assist.
The Kazakhs were able to consolidate their success in the match with Japan, also defeating their competitor (5:1). The outsider was unable to counter Kazakhstan powerful attack line, but this time the forward Karolinsky distinguished himself, scoring three points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kazakhstan has no problems with its composition.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Kazakhstan scores 3.3 goals per match
- On average, Kazakhstan takes 26 shots per match
Trends
Bet First Goal: Belarus
Belarus has opened the scoring in four head-to-head matches in a row
1.40Goal in each period bet - yes
In four head-to-head matches in a row, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.40Tip and bets
Belarus is a clear favorite in the upcoming match, and bookmakers are giving the team a very low odds for a victory. We believe that this is a bit unjustified, since Kazakhstan has already played 11 matches this season and has shown itself well, especially at the international level. It is also worth paying special attention to the last face-to-face meeting, in which the Kazakhs gave their competitor a worthy rebuff. We believe that this time Kazakhstan will not lose with a difference of more than three goals, which is what we suggest placing a bet on.
Prediction - Kazakhstan win with handicap (+3) pucks for 1.71
Bet on total
Face-to-face meetings between the teams often become productive, since the teams are not known for their reliable defensive play and allow each other to fully demonstrate their attacking potential.
Forecast - total over 6.5 goals for 1.95
Bet on the outcome of the first period
However, one cannot underestimate the superiority of Belarus over Kazakhstan, due to which the team has every chance to earn an advantage already at the end of the starting segment.
Prediction - Belarus wins in the first period for 1.67
