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Torpedo vs Sochi: Match Preview for the First League
On September 29, in the highlight of Round 12, Torpedo will face Sochi. Both teams are competing for promotion to the higher league. The hosts are performing exceptionally well this season, battling for the top spot, while the visitors are struggling to collect points. Will the home team secure a victory, and what bets will be worth placing for this match? Find out in our detailed analysis.
Command Analysis
Torpedo Moscow
Russian FederationCurrent Form
The Torpedo players faced Shinnik in their last match but failed to secure the crucial victory needed to close the gap on the leaders. The game ended 1-1, with the Moscow team equalizing only in the second half. The Autoworkers have yet to lose this season, currently sitting in third place on the league table with 21 points, just two points behind the Tula leader. Fans hope that Oleg Kononov's squad can maintain their positive mindset, though there's room for improvement in their gameplay. It’s worth noting that the Moscow team is the only one that scores in every match and enters the field solely in pursuit of victory.
Injuries and Suspensions
Shamkin will miss the game due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Torpedo scores in every match this season
- The Autoworkers average only one yellow card per game
Projected Lineup: Baburin, Shevchenko, Danilkin, Borodin, Roganovich, Churich, Netfullin, Manilov, Koryan, Gorbunov, Chupaev.
PFC Sochi
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Robert Moreno's side recently played to a 1-1 draw against Sokol, marking their third consecutive match without a win. The team delivered a lackluster performance, managing only seven shots on goal and receiving a red card, yet they failed to score the winning goal. FC Sochi boasts the highest-valued squad in the First League, but this has yet to translate into points on the board. In attack, Sochi has found the net 15 times, but defensive issues remain a concern, having conceded 12 goals over 11 matches. Currently, they sit in eighth place in the standings with 16 points, just one point adrift of the fourth-placed Chornomorets.
Injuries and Suspensions
Sochi's injury list includes Sissako, while Safronov is serving a suspension.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Sochi has only lost to their opponent once in their history.
- The team averages 1.4 goals per game.
Probable Lineup: Karabashev, Zaika, Alves, Kozhemyakin, Makarchuk, Kravtsov, Saavedra, Burmistrov, Nikitin, Pisarsky, Kramarich.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:1
This score has occurred in three of the last four head-to-head encounters
24.00Bet 1st Half: Victory for Torpedo
Hosts won the first half in 1 of their last 3 matches
3.70Bet 2nd Half: Torpedo to Score
Moscow scored in the second half of their last two matches
1.93Tip and bets
In four of their last five matches across all competitions, the hosts have traded goals with their opponents, while Sochi has done so in three. We can expect both teams to find the back of the net in today's clash, delivering an exciting match with plenty of scoring opportunities.
Prediction – both teams to score with odds of 1.95
Match Result Bet
We favor the Moscow club. The team is in good form, remaining unbeaten since the start of the championship. Led by Oleg Kononov, the players will take to the field seeking victory and will fight hard for all three points. We believe the "autozavodtsy" will leverage their experience to emerge victorious in this matchup.
Prediction – Torpedo to win with odds of 2.80
Total Goals Bet
This match promises to see plenty of goals. Both teams have no issues with scoring, and they have concluded three out of their last four encounters with a total that exceeded the line. The home side will take control of the game and play aggressively, leaving Sochi to respond during the match. Therefore, opting for a high total seems prudent.
Prediction – over 2.5 goals with odds of 2.20
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