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Torpedo vs. Neftekhimik: First League Match Prediction
On August 17, Torpedo will meet Neftekhimik at the legendary Luzhniki Arena in the sixth round. The match is for the top spot in the standings, because in case of victory, both teams could end up in second or even first place if Tula Arsenal and Ural fail, so the meeting is expected to be heated. Our experts have analyzed the teams' current form in detail and determined which factors could have a decisive impact on the result today. Which bets should you choose?
Command Analysis
Torpedo Moscow
Russian FederationCurrent form
Torpedo took a 1:1 draw in the last game in Naberezhnye Chelny in added time to the match. There weren't many chances. Avtozavodtsy created only two scoring chances in the first half and one in the second – right at the very end. At the same time, out of seven shots, only two were on target, and one of them was a goal. As for other statistics, the Muscovites had 60% possession of the ball and outplayed their opponents in corners.
Earlier, let us recall, Oleg Kononov’s team won two victories, and over solid opponents – Khabarovsk SKA (4:0) and Yenisei (1:0), and there were also three draws – 1:1 with Rotor, Chaika and now also with KAMAZ.
At this stage, the "automakers" are in fifth place, have scored nine points with a goal difference of 8-3. They are four points behind the leader "Arsenal", and the whole fight for the TOP-4 is still ahead, since the club's management plans to move up a class.
Interesting trends for betting
- Torpedo scores at least one goal in every match, and in one match there were four.
- Avtozavodtsy score 60% of their goals against opponents in the second half
Estimated lineup : Baburin, Aponso, Borodin, Ivankov, Manelov, Nitfullin, Roganovich, Chervyakov, Churich, Shamkin, Shevchenko
Neftekhimik
Russian FederationCurrent form
Neftekhimik missed out on a win against Arsenal in their last game (1:1). The team looked better in the first half, worked well in defense and created three dangerous scoring opportunities, and managed to open the scoring. The second half changed everything. The opponent began to approach the goal more dangerously, shot a lot, but mostly from afar, but achieved their goal and scored at the very end. And statistically, Neftekhimik was much worse.
Now Kirill Novikov's charges are in third place, right behind Ural, lagging behind on additional indicators. The difference in goals scored and conceded is 7-6, and the fact is that at home Neftekhimik won all three rounds, scoring six goals, but away from home they were unlucky: they conceded only four from the newcomer to the First League Peschanokopsk Chaika.
Interesting trends for betting
- Neftekhimik has not been able to defeat its opponent in six matches in a row in the First League (three defeats and three draws).
- Neftekhimik earned most of its yellow cards (three out of five) after the 80th minute of the match.
Tentative lineup : Yanovich, Aliev, Dzhamilov, Emelyanov, Kakhidze, Petrov, Rodin, Sagutkin, Sitdikov, Shiltsov, Shorkin
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:0
Torpedo won with this score in 1 of the last 3 meetings
6.50Bet 1st half: draw
In the last three matches, the hosts had a draw in the first half
1.93Bet 2nd half: Torpedo will score
In 3 of the 5 recent games, Muscovites scored in the second half
1.73Tip and bets
Given the current form of the teams, Torpedo has every chance of winning. The team demonstrates a stable game in defense and has not lost since the beginning of the new season. Despite the strong attack of Neftekhimik, the "automakers" will most likely be able to maintain their superiority and win, playing at home.
Betting Tip: Torpedo win with odds of 2.12
Betting on Team Goals
Both teams have scored a lot this season. However, in the last two head-to-head games, there was no exchange of goals. It is likely that the clubs will play carefully in defense, because this meeting is important for both. You can bet on the fact that both clubs will not be able to score.
Prediction - both teams will not score with odds of 1.75
Bet on total
It is obvious that Torpedo will play first number - the hosts need to score points and get closer to the leader. At the same time, the "automakers" have finished the last four matches in a row with a total under, and the guests two. We believe that today the opponents will not be able to score much.
Betting Tip - total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.60
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