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Amur vs Vityaz: KHL Match Prediction
In the KHL regular season, Amur faces Vityaz on September 26. The team from Khabarovsk has struggled in recent matches, yet the "Knights" have also been no strangers to dropped points. Notably, their last encounter in early September saw the visitors claim victory. Should you consider placing a bet on Vityaz now? Find the insights in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Amur Khabarovsk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Amur is currently underperforming, sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference with just four points. Expectations were much higher at the season's start, but the team has failed to deliver despite having a strong lineup. The Khabarovsk side is on a three-game losing streak, with recent losses to Kunlun (2:3), Dynamo Moscow (1:2), and a shutout loss to CSKA (0:3) since returning to their home venue.
Issues with creating and converting scoring opportunities persist, and the Tigers continue to struggle with low offensive output, averaging fewer than two goals per game. After two consecutive defeats, coach Andrei Martemyanov opted for a lineup shake-up, moving Shevchenko and Galchenyuk to the first line while shifting Khokhlachev to join Grachev and Gizdatullin. Unfortunately, these changes have not yielded any positive results, suggesting that the team may be in a rut.
Injuries and Suspensions
In the upcoming match, Ilya Tlalaliev will be sidelined due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Amur averages 1.57 goals per game
The Khabarovsk team continues to display a weak offensive game, scoring very few goals in each matchup.
- Statistically, the Tigers commit only three penalties per game
Andrei Martemyanov's squad plays disciplined hockey, limiting their opponents' chances to score on the power play.
Vityaz
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Vityaz is currently sitting in ninth place in the Western Conference. The team is likely to be one of the main underperformers this season due to its relatively weak roster compared to other clubs, making it difficult to compete evenly against many opponents. It is worth noting that the club is in poor form, having suffered four losses in the last five games. The only victory came against Barys with a score of 4-1, but they quickly fell back, losing to Admiral 3-6 in their next match.
Typically, the biggest challenge for Pavel Deyatkov's squad is their defensive play, allowing an average of three goals per match. Furthermore, Vityaz has struggled significantly while short-handed, currently maintaining a penalty kill rate of only 72.4%. It is likely that they will continue to be weak in this area, as they have shown no progress from game to game and continue to concede goals while down a man.
Injuries and Suspensions
Arkalov, Galuzin, Tsitsyura, and Vashchenko will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Vityaz averages eight hits per game.
Vityaz tends to avoid physical confrontations with opponents, resulting in few hits throughout games.
- The Warriors average 29 shots on goal.
Vityaz actively engages in the offensive zone, making an effort to shoot from various positions.
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In three of the last five games between these teams, the first period ended without goals
1.67Bet 2nd Period: Away Team to Score
In four out of five matchups, Vityaz scored against Khabarovsk in the second period
1.90Tip and bets
In our opinion, Amur is significantly overrated by bookmakers in this matchup. The Khabarovsk team has only managed to secure a single victory against a clear outsider in Barys and is currently in poor form, having not won any games at home. Vityaz also hasn't shown impressive results, but it's fair to say they are on par with their opponent in terms of gameplay. It's quite possible that they will put up a fight, and if they do lose, it could be by just one goal.
We recommend betting on Vityaz to win with an Asian handicap (+1.5) on goals at 1.70
Betting on Individual Total
Amur consistently struggles with scoring effectiveness and typically fails to net more than two goals in their matches. In their last game against Vityaz on September 7, the team did not manage to score at all. Considering the hosts' challenges in creating and converting chances, we recommend placing a bet on their individual total.
We suggest betting on Amur's individual total being less than 3.5 goals at odds of 1.55
Betting on Total Goals
Amur and Vityaz are regarded as low-scoring teams that struggle to break through opponents' defenses. Their previous match in Balashikha concluded with only two goals scored, and there are no indications that the situation will drastically change in Khabarovsk.
We recommend betting on the total being under five goals with odds of 1.70
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