Nizhny Novgorod vs Dynamo St. Petersburg: VHL Match Preview
On September 27, Norilsk will host Dynamo St. Petersburg at the Arctic Sports Palace. Both teams have made an impressive start in the VHL championship. Will the visitors extend their winning streak? Can the team from St. Petersburg secure another victory, and what betting options should you consider? Find out in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Norilsk

Current Form
Vladimir Gusev's team is displaying exceptional hockey, suffering only two losses since the start of the season, falling to Saratov's Kristall (3-4) and Zvezda (2-4). In their latest match, the club triumphed over Unison (4-0), netting one goal in the first and three in the third period. Norilsk has scored 33 goals in nine games, one of the best records in the league. This has resulted in 14 points and second place in the standings.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, the team scores 3.7 goals per game this season
- In their last four matches, the club has not lost in the second period

Dynamo St. Petersburg

Current Form
The St. Petersburg club had a solid previous season, finishing in eighth place which allowed them to contend in the playoffs. In the Round of 16, Dynamo faced Neftekhnick, where the cup holder convincingly defeated the Petersburg team 4-0 in the series. This season, under the guidance of Igor Grishin, the team has started brightly. They currently sit in third place in the standings with 13 points. In their last match, Dynamo dominated Chelny with a score of 5-0.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In their last five games, Dynamo conceded only one goal in the third period
- The team averages just one goal allowed per game
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Dynamo to Win
In 3 of the last 5 matches, the guests secured a victory in the first period
3.45Bet 3rd Period: Total Over 2.5 Goals
In 4 of the last 5 matches, Norilsk scored more than two goals in the third period
3.05Tip and bets
Since the season began, the Dynamo players have shown that their playoff appearance last championship was no fluke, achieving six wins right off the bat. The team from Saint Petersburg aims to continue their strong performance, playing convincingly and capitalizing on their opponent's mistakes. We believe the visitors will leverage their experience and secure their seventh victory in the VHL.
Prediction – Dynamo victory in the match with odds of 2.35
Total Bet
In this matchup, both teams will be aiming to score, but Dynamo has finished their last five games with a total of under the expected goals. It is likely that this game will not see a goal-fest.
Prediction - total under 5.5 goals at odds of 1.65
Individual Total Bet
In their last five matches, the visitors have conceded no more than two goals and are set to perform strongly defensively. We believe that Norilsk will not trouble Dynamo's goalkeeper more than twice.
Prediction - individual total for Norilsk under 2.5 goals at odds of 2.10