Neftekhimik vs. Severstal: Bashkortostan Republic Cup Match Prediction

Russian Federation

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

Russian Federation

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18 August 01:00 UTC

Severstal Cherepovets

Russian Federation

On August 18, you will be able to watch the final day of the Bashkortostan Republic Cup and the match between Neftekhimik and Severstal. Both teams have two points each and may well take the lead in the table. Our experts have tried to highlight the most relevant bets, which we suggest you read in the betting tip below

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk vs Severstal Cherepovets Prediction and Betting Tips (18.08.2024)

Command Analysis

Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

Russian Federation

Current form

Neftekhimik failed last season, and the main reason for the club's failure was its weak defense, which it tried to correct during the transfer window. Nizhnekamsk was replenished with a large number of defenders, and in particular, it is worth noting the transfers of Bogdan Kiselevich and Roman Abrosimov from Avangard. However, at first glance, the attacking line became a little weaker, mainly due to the departure of Nail Yakubov and Nikita Setdikov.

The «Wolves» were able to successfully start the preseason and easily won against «Avtomobilist» (4:1). Then the team began to play in the Bashkortostan Republic Cup, where in the very first match they suffered a defeat from «Salavat Yulaev» with a score of 2:4. They also failed to rehabilitate themselves in the match with «Metallurg», and had to suffer a defeat with a score of 1:2.

Interesting trends for betting

Last season, Neftekhimik conceded an average of three goals per game
Last season, Neftekhimik converted every fifth power play

Estimated composition

Dolganov, Khlystov, Dergachev, Belozerov, Kovalev, Serikov, Mityakin, Seleznev, Sokolov, Zhukenov, Korbit, Gainullin, Urakov, Tochilkin, Abrosivom, Kiselevich, Leontyev, Sharif'yanov, Leshchenko

Severstal Cherepovets

Russian Federation

Current form

As expected, Severstal decided against making any serious changes to its roster after a fairly successful regular season and a confident run to the playoffs, where it still had to suffer another defeat in the opening series. Of the new additions, only a few players are worth noting. The attack line was replenished with forwards Ionnis Kaldis and Alexei Kruchinin, and Yaroslav Dyblenko will help in defense.

The Steelworkers immediately began their pre-season training with a tournament in Ufa, where they defeated the host team, Salavat Yulaev (1:0). The defense showed itself excellently, and in particular, goalkeeper Samoilov deserves praise, who made a shutout. Then the Cherepovets team played Avtomobilist and was close to another victory, but still had to give in with a minimal advantage of one goal (3:4).

Interesting Betting Trends

Severstal finished fourth among the best teams in power play scoring last season.
Severstal averaged three goals per game last season

Estimated composition

Samoilov, Churkin, Barberio, Lishka, Abrosimov, Podshivalov, Kaldiz, Ivanov, Dumbadze, Aymurzin, Korostelev, Ershov, Marin, Skorenov, Ivantsov, Stepanov, Nikitin, Fomin, Mukhanov, Kruchinin, Ilyin

Trends

Bet 1st goal: Severstal

In five out of six head-to-head matches, Severstal opened the scoring

1.77

Goal in each period bet - yes

In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.

1.54

Tip and bets

2.42Severstal's victory

Severstal has looked pretty confident so far in the preseason, even considering the defeat to Avtomobilist. The Steelworkers were able to give a worthy rebuff to the clear favorite and were very close to a second victory in a row. Neftekhimik, in turn, after a successful start and victory over Avto, began to show itself in a less than ideal way, so it is hard to believe in its victory in the upcoming match. We believe that the Cherepovets team will be able to achieve success again, and we are betting in their favor for an excellent coefficient.

Our prediction is a Severstal victory at 2.42

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1.86total over 5.5 goals

Bet on total

Both teams mostly prefer open attacking hockey, which is also evident in their head-to-head encounters. In four out of six matches, the clubs scored more than six goals, which means that in the upcoming confrontation there is also every chance for high scoring.

Betting Tip - total over 5.5 goals for 1.86

Bet on the outcome of the first period

Severstal prefers to put pressure on its opponent in the first period, thanks to which it often gains an advantage in the starting segment, which is especially evident in face-to-face matches.

Prediction - Severstal win in the first period for 2.63

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