Horynik-UGMK vs CSK VVS: VHL Match Prediction
On October 4, Gorniak-UGMK will host Samara's CSK VVS at their arena in Verkhnyaya Pyshma. Last season, the visitors secured two victories in their head-to-head matchups, but the home team is determined to avoid defeat on their ice this time around. Who will come out on top and what bets will be successful? Find the answers in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Gornyak Uchaly

Current Form
The Upper Pyshma team recently faced Saratov's Kristall at home, securing a crucial victory that propelled them into the top 16. Gorniak-UGMK showed strong performance, trailing 1-2 after the second period, then scored three unanswered goals in the third period to clinch a confident 4-2 win. The team currently holds 12 points, with 29 goals scored and 29 conceded, standing at 14th place in the league table.
Key Betting Trends
- Gorniak-UGMK has not lost at home this season
- On average, the team concedes 3.2 goals per game

VVS Samara

Current Form
The Samara club had a disappointing season last year, finishing in 23rd place in the standings, which meant they missed the playoffs. The current campaign is off to a rocky start as well. The team has managed to secure only four wins and suffered six losses in 10 matches. In their latest game, they triumphed over Chelyabinsk's Chelmet with a score of 2-1, but prior to that, they lost to Yuzhny Ural 6-4. At this point, they sit in 29th place with a total of eight points.
Notable Betting Trends
- On average, 5.6 goals are scored in games featuring CSKA VVS
- The team has scored in the first period in four consecutive games
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In 4 of the last 5 matches, the visitors scored fewer than two goals in the first period
1.80Bet 3rd Period: Victory for Gorniak-UGMK
In the last match, the home team secured a win in the third period
1.95Tip and bets
In this matchup, bookmakers favor the home team. In their last two meetings, Gorniak-UGMK struggled to secure a win against their opponent and aims to break this streak. The Upper Pyshma club appears stronger, and we can anticipate that a more balanced team composition will be key to achieving victory in this match.
Prediction – Gorniak-UGMK to win with odds of 1.63
Total Bet
This matchup is likely to feature a high-scoring game filled with goal-scoring opportunities. In three of the last five encounters between these teams, more than 5.5 goals were scored. We expect a similar display as seen in their last meeting at the ice rink of "Gornyik-UGMK".
Prediction – total over 5.5 goals with odds of 1.80.
Individual Total Bet
CSK VVS has defensive issues, while "Gornyik-UGMK" has been scoring frequently in recent matches. In their last two games, the team from Verkhnyaya Pyshma netted eight goals, leading us to believe that the hosts will score more than three goals.
Prediction - individual total for "Gornyik-UGMK" over 3.5 goals at 2.00.