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On September 24, Siberia will host Sochi in a thrilling matchup on home ice. The Novosibirsk team is in excellent form, riding a significant winning streak and showing no signs of slowing down. However, Sochi is known for pulling off surprises, yet they are clearly the underdogs in this contest. Previous encounters between these teams have often favored the Snowmen. Should you bet on their success this time? Find out more in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Sibir Novosibirsk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Sibir has turned its season around after a poor start, achieving five consecutive victories that propelled them to second place in the Eastern Conference with 10 points. They recently dominated at home against Avangard (4-1), Neftekhimik (5-2), Kunlun (3-1), and Spartak (3-1), and they are eager to complete their home stand without a loss. Notably, in none of these games did Vadim Yapanchtsev's team concede more than two goals.
The Snowmen have consistently scored at least three goals while showcasing an aggressive style of play in the opponent's zone. All forward lines for Sibir are creating numerous scoring opportunities and regularly earning points. Trevor Murphy remains the team’s top scorer with eight points from goals and assists. Additionally, the club excels in power play situations, boasting a 28.6% success rate, ranking third in the league.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Dmitry Ovchinnikov will miss the upcoming match due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Sibir wins only 43.2% of faceoffs
The players of Sibir have struggled at the faceoff dot and do not place a significant emphasis on this aspect of the game.
- On average, the New Siberians score at least three goals per match
The Snowmen have significantly improved their scoring efficiency, consistently netting no fewer than three goals per game.
HC Sochi
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Sochi is currently the bottom team in the Western Conference with just four points. Even before the season began, it was clear they would struggle, having a weaker roster compared to other teams. In their last two matches, the Leopards faced defeats, first losing at home to SKA 4-7 and then falling to Ak Bars 2-5 on the road.
At present, the club ranks among the worst defensively in the league, typically allowing four or more goals per game. Interestingly, when short-handed, Sergey Zubov's team performs relatively well, achieving an 81.5% success rate in killing penalties. The Sochi players often look for scoring opportunities during counterattacks, leading to a fast-paced game rather than a focus on structured offensive plays.
Injuries and Suspensions
In this matchup, Garayev and Manukhov will be unavailable due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Statistics show that Sochi allows at least 39 shots on goal per game.
The team spends a significant amount of time in their own zone and often fails to close out opposing shots.
- On average, Sochi averages nine minutes of penalty time per game.
This style of play leads to frequent penalties as they struggle to keep up with their opponents, resulting in increased chances of conceding goals.
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In the last three matchups between these teams the first period has been high-scoring
1.85Bet 2nd Period: Home Team to Win
In the last three encounters the home team secured victories in the second period
2.05Tip and bets
Sibir has a strong chance to secure their sixth consecutive victory. The Novosibirsk team currently appears much stronger than Sochi and, playing at home, they should leave no opportunities for their opponent. The Leopards are weaker on paper and are relying solely on counterattacks. The Snowmen, on the other hand, excel at facing such teams and effectively neutralize threats at their goal. Additionally, many past encounters between these clubs have ended in favor of the home team.
Prediction - Sibir to win at 1.65
Bet on Individual Total
Sochi has allowed at least four goals in four out of their last five matches. The Leopards struggle defensively, giving opponents too many opportunities in their zone. On the other hand, Siberia is currently thriving offensively, consistently scoring multiple goals. It’s likely that in the upcoming match, the home team will break through Sochi's defense more than three times with the support of their fans.
We recommend betting on Siberia's individual total over 3.5 goals at odds of 2.00
Bet on Total Goals
The recent games between these teams have been high-scoring and action-packed. Sochi is not equipped to play a defensive style, forcing them to rely on counterattacks and leaving gaps in their defense. New Siberians can score heavily but are also prone to conceding goals. We believe this matchup presents a good opportunity to bet on a total exceeding the average.
We suggest betting on a total over 5.5 goals at odds of 1.85
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