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Neftekhimik vs. Avtomobilist: KHL Match Prediction
On September 24, Neftekhimik will host Avtomobilist at their home arena. The Wolves have faced three consecutive losses, but now they return to their home ice, hoping to please their fans and break their losing streak. In contrast, the players from Yekaterinburg are in excellent form, making this upcoming match highly anticipated among hockey fans. What betting options should you consider? Find the answers in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Neftkhimik has made a strong return to home ice after a decent away series at the start of the season, achieving two surprising victories against clear favorites Metallurg and Lokomotiv, winning 3-2 and 1-0 respectively. The team's success has largely been due to the outstanding performances of goalies Zagidulin and Dolganov. Dolganov particularly shone in the match against Yaroslavl, making an impressive 46 saves, which secured his first shutout of the season.
However, the club is currently facing significant issues with its offensive line. The team rarely scores more than two goals, which negatively impacted their recent away series, resulting in three consecutive losses. Indeed, when the goalies are not performing at their best, the chances of winning plummet. Neftkhimik suffered a heavy defeat to Siberia (2-5) and then struggled against Traktor (2-3) and Metallurg (0-1 SO). It's also worth noting that their low scoring is linked to a poor power play, having converted only three out of 18 opportunities, one of the worst stats in the league at this point.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Neftkhimik was on the verge of losing their top scorer, Belozerov, but fortunately, the team is now at full strength.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, Neftkhimik takes 25 shots on goal
The low scoring of Neftkhimik is primarily due to their weak shot activity. The team significantly lags behind most of its opponents in this aspect.
- Nizhnekamsk allows an average of two goals per game
While Neftkhimik's defensive line is not the most reliable, the goalies have been exceptional, often saving the team from heavy losses.
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Russian FederationCurrent Form
It seems that Avtomobilist has started to gain momentum after a shaky beginning to the regular season. The team kicked off their away series with a solid 3-0 victory against Avangard. However, it's worth noting that the Yekaterinburg team didn't dominate the game entirely, allowing their opponents to take a significant number of shots on goal. The real hero of the match was undoubtedly goalkeeper Galkin, who secured a shutout. Next, Avto visited Lada, where they were less prolific offensively but still managed to achieve their third shutout win of the season, winning 1-0. This time, goalkeeper Alikin shone on the ice, stopping all 28 shots he faced.
Indeed, the standout performers for Avtomobilist so far have been the goalkeepers, while creating scoring opportunities has been a challenge. Despite this, the club holds the top position in the Eastern Conference standings with 11 points.
Injuries and Suspensions
Avtomobilist approaches the upcoming match in full fighting spirit, as all players are available for selection.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, Avtomobilist takes 26 shots per game.
The team struggles with offensive play, particularly in generating dangerous chances, often making few attempts at the opponent’s goal.
- Avtomobilist concedes an average of 1.6 goals per game.
Currently, Avtomobilist is one of the most reliable teams in the league, primarily due to the outstanding performances of their goalkeepers.
Trends
Bet First Goal: «Avtomobilist»
In three out of four head-to-head matches, «Avtomobilist» scored the first goal
1.85Bet First Period: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In four out of six meetings, both teams scored more than one goal in the first period
2.09Tip and bets
Despite "Avtomobilist" holding the top position in the Eastern Conference standings, bookmakers are offering surprisingly high odds for the team's victory in the upcoming match. While it’s true that "Neftekhimik" will be playing at home, where they generally have a better chance of success, it's important to note that "Avto" has been performing exceptionally well on the road, remaining undefeated in their last two away games. Meanwhile, the "Wolves" are currently facing significant challenges, struggling to secure wins even against teams of similar caliber, primarily due to their low scoring rate. We believe it's wise to take advantage of these high odds and place a bet in favor of the visitors.
Our prediction is an "Avtomobilist" victory at 2.37
Betting on the Total
Both teams have struggled with offensive performance lately, and it's unlikely that this will change for the upcoming match. Therefore, it's wise to anticipate a low-scoring game and place a bet on the total being under.
Prediction - total under five goals at 1.85
Betting on the First Period Outcome
Neftekhimik hasn't performed well in the first period, often allowing opponents to gain an advantage by the end of this segment. Avtomobilist is likely to capitalize on this weakness.
Prediction - Avtomobilist to win the first period with a handicap (0) at 1.79
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