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Avangard vs. Ak Bars: KHL Match Prediction
On September 9, you will be able to watch another match within the regular KHL championship, Avangard will host Ak Bars at their home arena and will try to consolidate a successful start to the new season and win their third victory in a row. Kazan certainly wants to spoil the statistics of Omsk, and our experts, in turn, will help determine the bets in the betting tip
Command Analysis
Avangard Omsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
As expected, Avangard approached the new season in excellent shape, which was noticeable even in the pre-season matches, in which the Hawks consistently achieved success. The team remained virtually unchanged, retaining its core, which is why it did not take extra time to create teamwork. In the opening match, the Omsk team played against Sibir and easily won with a score of 2:1. The club showed excellent play in the majority, scoring both goals after the Novosibirsk team was sent off.
In the second match, Avangard was able to show a more effective game in full force, defeating Neftekhimik (4:1). This time, the defensive line also distinguished itself, with the opponent making 16 shots on target. First-line forward Galiev once again showed himself, having already scored three points in both matches.
Injuries and disqualifications
Berdin (injury), Bushe (injury), Tkachev (injury)
Interesting trends for betting
- Last season, Avangard had a 25% power play percentage
Avangard became one of the best in terms of using an extra player on the ice last season and continues to show excellent play with an advantage, as evidenced by the two goals scored by Sibir.
- Avangard concedes an average of two goals per match
Avangard is distinguished not only by its attacking line, but the Omsk team is also one of the most reliable teams in the league due to its strong defense.
Estimated composition
Khomchenko, Wei, Galiev Proskuryakov, Koledov, Dietz, Chmykhov, Chistyakov, Stepanov, Murylev, Boykov, Perevalov, Nikolishin, Filatyev, Igumnov, Manin, Cassels, Zlodeev, Verba, Makeev, Martynov, Belyaev
Ak Bars Kazan
Russian FederationCurrent form
Ak Bars has undergone many changes this year and will now try to fight for the cup again. The team showed good results in the preseason, but failed to start the regular season with a victory. In the first match, the Bars had to play a crucial duel with Salavat Yulaev, losing 3:5. Overall, the Kazan team was practically on par with their opponent, but time after time the defenders made critical mistakes, allowing the Ufa team to duel with the goalie.
The second match was more successful for Ak Bars, as the team won against Torpedo (3:2 SO). Once again, the Bars showed attacking hockey, creating a huge number of dangerous moments at the Nizhny Novgorod goal, and in total the club made as many as 47 shots. This time, Miftakhov stood in the goal, playing much more reliably than his teammate.
Interesting trends for betting
- Ak Bars averaged 3.3 goals per game during the preseason
This year, Ak Bars will try to move away from Bilyaletdinov’s tactics and will rely on the attacking line, which the team has already demonstrated in the first match of the regular championship.
- Ak Bars averages 44 shots on target per game
Ak Bars, unlike last season, has started to rely on the attacking line and no longer sits back in defense, which is why it constantly keeps the opposing goalie on edge.
Estimated composition
Miftakhov, Miller, Yudin, Yashkin, Petan, Barabanov, Yarulin, Lyamkin, Koshelev, Semenov, Korshkov, Marchenko, Zhuravlev, Terekhov, Safonov, Galimov, Evseev, Babenko, Katelevsky, Krutov.
Trends
Goal in each period bet - no
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
1.95Bet First Goal: Ak Bars
Ak Bars opened the scoring in three head-to-head matches in a row
1.90Tip and bets
Avangard started the season with a series of home games, unlike Ak Bars, and also managed to win two confident victories, which together allowed them to save their strength for a serious opponent. Ak Bars, in turn, has been playing two games in a row at high speeds, and also on the road, which may affect the outcome of the upcoming meeting. Indeed, the bet on the Omsk team is the most attractive, even considering their problems with the roster. Bushe and Tkachev are still in the infirmary, but they are well replaced by the first three players, Makeev, Galiev and Vey.
Our prediction is that Avangard will win the match for 1.90
Bet on total
Avangard will most likely try to play as reliably as possible and, like Salavat Yulaev, will wait for the right moment to counterattack, taking advantage of Ak Bars' defensive lapses, so you shouldn't expect a productive match.
Betting Tip - total under five goals for 1.73
Bet on the outcome of the first period
As we have already noted, Ak Bars should definitely feel tired, as this is already the third away match for the team. The Omsk team will try to take advantage of this and earn an early advantage in the starting segment.
Prediction - Avangard wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.87
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