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Lada vs Neftekhimik: KHL Match Preview
Neftekhimik struggled during their recent away games, managing to earn just one point out of three matches. Coach Oleg Leontyev's squad will aim to break this streak on September 27 in Tolyatti. Lada faces a similar predicament, having suffered four consecutive losses while only claiming one point. Both teams are in dire need of points. Who will come out on top? Which team can deliver a more impressive performance in this clash in the Samara region? Check out our prediction for this matchup.
Command Analysis
Lada Togliatti
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Lada has been unable to break their losing streak, which began on September 15 in St. Petersburg. In their last road trip, Oleg Bratash's team lost to Lokomotiv in Yaroslavl with a score of 1-2. Upon returning home, they faced defeat against Avtomobilist (0-1) and Ak Bars, losing both matches narrowly. The hosts have significantly dropped in the Eastern Conference standings, now sitting at 11th place, with only five points from eight games.
The Tolyatti squad continues to struggle with scoring. On average, they manage just two goals per game, which is insufficient for victory in the KHL. The Owls rarely launch attacks, averaging only 24 shots on goal per game, converting just 8.3% of their chances. Maxim Berezin remains the top scorer for the club, accumulating five points (1 goal and 4 assists).
Injuries and Suspensions
All home players have recovered from their injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Lada wins 43.4% of face-offs
The Tolyatti team performs poorly at the face-off dot, ranking among the lowest in the league.
- The Owls block only 12 shots per game
Defenders are not sufficiently supporting Vladislav Podjapolsky, rarely positioning themselves to block shots.
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Nizhnekamsk started the new season strong but hit a slump in the latter half of the month. The visitors lost away matches against Siberia (2-5), Traktor (2-3), and Metallurg (0-1 after a shootout), accumulating just one point. Upon returning to Tatarstan, Oleg Leontyev's team lost to Automobilist (1-2), again displaying weak offensive performance. Currently, the Wolves hold the seventh position in the Eastern Conference with nine points after nine games.
Neftekhimik ranks among the worst teams in offensive play, not only in the conference but throughout the league. On average, they score just 1.55 goals per game while not attempting many shots. Only once in the current regular season have Alexander Dergaichev and his teammates managed to score three times, and that was with just 20 seconds left in a home game against Metallurg.
Injuries and Suspensions
The Wolves will arrive in Togliatti with their optimal lineup.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Neftekhimik blocks an average of 15 shots per game
The visitors consistently support their goalies by limiting scoring opportunities for their opponents.
- Nizhnekamsk has converted one of two shootout attempts this season
Under Oleg Leontyev's guidance, the team utilizes their speed to create breakaway chances, forcing opponents to commit penalties.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In the last three games involving «Lada» only one goal has been scored in the first periods.
1.65Bet 3rd period: Neftekhimik won't score
«Neftekhimik» has not scored in third periods for five consecutive games.
2.02Tip and bets
The Lada team averages just two goals per game, even considering their six goals scored against the Moscow Dynamo. Neftekhimmik has even weaker offensive statistics, focusing more on limiting goals against them. Last season, encounters between these teams were quite high-scoring, but at Lada Arena, only once in three matchups did they total six goals. Both teams are in desperate need of points, and we don't expect a highly offensive game. We believe this matchup will be tight, so we recommend betting on the total being under.
Prediction - total under five goals at 1.74
Outcome Bet
Lada performs at its highest level when playing on home ice, despite accumulating only two points from five matches so far this season. While Neftekhimik managed to secure points in Magnitogorsk and Astana, they have struggled in recent away games, failing to score more than two goals in any road match this season. The home team is expected to control the game, making them more likely to secure a victory.
We are placing a bet on Lada to win with an Asian handicap of 0 at 1.65.
Total for the First Period Bet
The Owls tend to take a cautious approach in their home games, as evidenced during their match against Ak Bars, where only one goal was scored in the first period. Throughout the season in Togliatti, the total has exceeded 1.5 goals in the first third of the match only once in five games. We anticipate this trend will continue.
We are betting on less than 1.5 goals in the second period at odds of 1.65.
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