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Hornyak-UGMK vs Kristall: VHL Match Preview and Prediction
On October 2, Gornyak-UGMK will host Crystal from Saratov at their arena in Verkhnaya Pyshma. Last season, the home team secured two victories in their head-to-head matches and are determined to maintain their dominance on home ice today. How will this matchup unfold and what betting options are available? Find the insights in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Gornyak Uchaly
Russian FederationCurrent Form
The team from Verhnyaya Pyshma played against Chelmet in Chelyabinsk in their last game, securing their fourth win of the season. The club performed well, coming back from a 2-4 deficit midway through the third period to equalize and ultimately prevailing in the shootout. In their previous match, they struggled against Yuzhny Ural, losing 1-5. The team currently has 10 points and sits in 20th place in the league standings.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Gornyak-UGMK has not lost at home this season
- On average, the team scores 3.1 goals per game
Kristall Saratov
Russian FederationCurrent Form
The Saratov club had a disappointing season last year, finishing second to last in the standings and missing out on relegation matches. This season has started on a more positive note, with the team securing four victories in 10 matches compared to only 10 wins throughout the entire previous season. In their latest match, the team lost to Chelyabinsk's Chelmet with a score of 2-5. Currently, they sit in 20th place with a total of nine points.
Notable Betting Trends
- On average, 5.3 goals are scored in matches involving Kristall
- The team has struggled to score in the first period for three consecutive games
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In 3 of the last 5 home games, fewer than 2 goals were scored in the first period
1.85Bet 3rd Period: Victory for "Gornyak-UGMK"
In 1 of the last 3 matches, the home team secured a win in the third period
1.95Tip and bets
In this matchup, the bookmakers favor the home team. In the last two head-to-head encounters, Gorniak-UGMK remained unbeaten against their opponent. The home team has addressed past mistakes following their away series, and we can speculate that playing on home ice will be a key factor in securing victory.
Prediction – Gorniak-UGMK to win with odds of 1.62
Bet on Total
This matchup is expected to feature back-and-forth action with plenty of scoring opportunities. In the last two encounters between these teams, more than five goals were scored, and we anticipate another high-scoring affair, similar to the recent game involving "Gornyak-UGMK".
Prediction – total over 5.5 goals with odds of 1.92
Bet on Individual Total
"Gornyak-UGMK" is strong on offense, having netted 11 goals in their last five matches. We can foresee the home team scoring more than three goals.
Prediction - individual total for "Gornyak-UGMK" over 3.5 goals at 2.05
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