Sokol vs SKA-Neva: VHL Match Preview
On October 2, Sokol will host SKA-Neva at the Platinum Arena in Krasnoyarsk. Both teams have performed consistently since the start of the VHL season and are rightfully ranked among the top 16. How will this matchup unfold and what bets should you consider? Discover the insights in our betting tip.

Command Analysis

Sokol Krasnoyarsk

Current Form
The Krasnoyarsk team faced Dynamo from Saint Petersburg in their last match at home, marking their second consecutive defeat. After leading 1-0 at the end of the first period, Sokol conceded six unanswered goals, suffering a heavy loss of 1-6. In their first nine games, the team secured six wins, scoring 27 goals while allowing 31. Currently, under Maxim Galanov, they have accumulated a total of 12 points and sit in eighth place in the league standings.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, the team concedes 3.4 goals per game
- The club has not lost in the first period of their last six matches

SKA-Neva

Current Form
Nikolai Voievodin's squad had a strong start to the season. The team achieved six victories in eight matches, earning 12 points which places them 11th in the standings. In their latest match against Norilsk, the army team struggled to overcome their opponent, suffering a 3-5 defeat. Previously, they faced Chelny in a tough battle, managing to secure a 4-3 win thanks to their experience.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The club averages 3.3 goals per game this season
- In their last four matches, the team has not scored fewer than two goals
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Draw
In 4 of the last 5 home games, there was a draw in the first period
2.70Bet 3rd Period: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In 4 of the last 5 matches, "Sokol" scored more than one goal in the third period
1.58Tip and bets
SKA-Neva has lost two consecutive away games, while Sokol has failed to secure a win in regulation time at home across their last three matches. In the last 10 encounters, SKA-Neva has held the upper hand, and we anticipate they will claim victory again, just as they did in their recent match in Krasnoyarsk.
Prediction – SKA-Neva to win the match with odds of 1.85
Total Goals Bet
The matches between these rivals are typically closely contested. Analyzing their last six games, we find that four of them had a total exceeding 5.5 goals. It's reasonable to expect a high-scoring affair similar to their most recent encounter.
Prediction - total goals over 5.5 with odds of 1.85
Individual Total Bet
SKA-Neva will focus on an offensive strategy and aims to score several goals against their opponent. In their last five outings, the hosts found the net 13 times against their rival, and we anticipate they will score more than twice today.
Prediction - SKA-Neva's individual total over 2.5 goals at 1.73