LiontipsKhimki - Chernomorets. Prediction and bets on a friendly match
Command Analysis
Current form
Khimki returned to the Russian Premier League, but are again forced to fight for survival. The situation is not so hopeless, because the club has managed to stay out of the relegation zone. After 18 rounds, the team occupies 13th place in the standings and is only behind Pari NN from a safe 12th position by additional indicators. On November 27, the Moscow Region team was eliminated from the Russian Cup, losing to Ural in a penalty shootout. After that, they managed to win an away victory over Moscow Lokomotiv (3:1) as part of the championship. They failed to develop this success - in the 18th round, Frank Artiga charges were routed by Moscow Dynamo (1:4).
In winter, Khimki main investor had problems with the law, so the team financing is in question, which cannot but worry the players. Moreover, the club has been subject to a transfer ban. Despite all the problems, in the first friendly match, the nominal hosts won a confident victory over Serbian Javor (5:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with their squad ahead of the friendly match.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has scored in each of its last eight matches
- Khimki won their last two friendly matches
Estimated line-up: Kokarev - Andzhelkovich, Filin, Luna - Terekhov, Kaplenko, Corredera, Abdullahi - Bakayev, Rudenko, Sadygov.
Current form
Chernomorets is currently playing in the First League, but has a real chance to fight for a place in the RPL. The team is in fifth place in the standings, but is only one point behind Ural and Sochi, who recently relegated from the Premier League and share third place. The southerners are one step away from the play-off zone, but it will be difficult to fight for direct access to the top division - the gap to second place is seven points. The club from Novorossiysk had an amazing end to 2024, winning four victories in a row. Chernomorets managed to beat Tyumen (4:1), Rodina (1:0), KAMAZ (2:1) and Ufa (2:1). In friendly matches, the nominal guests have only played to a draw so far. Oleg Vasilenko charges drew with Moscow Spartak (3:3), Serbian Javor (2:2) and Kazakhstani Tobol (1:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
The nominal guests have no problems with the lineup ahead of the friendly match.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has not lost in seven matches in a row.
- The club have drawn their last three friendly matches
Estimated lineup: Frolkin - Chichinadze, Musalov, Stezhko, Cherov, Fishchenko, Akbashev, Bezchasnyuk, Nikiforov, Uridia, Krotov
Tip and bets
In a friendly match, the opponents have no reason to sit back in defense. Both teams have recently shown a productive game in both official and friendly matches and will certainly not change their style of play in a face-to-face confrontation. We believe that the opponents will fully reveal their attacking potential, so we advise betting on the total over.
Our prediction is total over 2.5 goals for 1.80
Bet on the outcome
Not long ago, the teams played together in the First League, and then Khimki regularly beat their opponents in head-to-head matches. Much has changed since then, but we believe that the Moscow Region club still greatly surpasses Chernomorets in terms of play and will certainly be able to win the friendly match. We do not expect an unexpected result here and advise betting on the RPL team.
Our prediction is Khimki victory at 1.62
Bet on corners
Judging by the way the teams have been playing lately, they will be able to please fans with an abundance of over totals, including the number of corner kicks.
Our prediction is total over 9.5 corners for 1.65
