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- Match Preview: Avtomobilist vs Sibir
On October 5, Avtomobilist will face off against Sibir in Yekaterinburg. The teams have already met twice this season, with the Ural squad prevailing both times in regulation. The hosts have managed to secure only one point in their two home matches, while Sibir started their away trip with a setback in Omsk. Can Vadim Yepanchintsev's team avenge their recent losses? Or will the machine operators come out on top once more? Stay tuned for our prediction on this matchup.
Command Analysis
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Russian FederationCurrent Form
The "Auto" team has excelled in their recent road games, winning all four matches in regulation time. However, upon returning to "Uralets Arena," they faced a heavy defeat to "Ak Bars" (2-6) and then fell to "Lokomotiv" in overtime (0-1). The Ural squad has struggled to convert chances, scoring only two goals in their last two home games in Yekaterinburg. Despite this, the "Machinists" maintain their top position in the Eastern Conference with 16 points from 12 matches.
The hosts continue to rely on solid defensive play. Goalies Vladislav Galkin and Evgeny Alikin have been outstanding, saving 93.8% of the shots they face. Under coach Anatoly Golyshev, the squad has faced challenges in offense, netting only three goals in their last three home outings. The leading scorer for "Avtomobilist" is Brooks Macek, who has accumulated eight points (3 goals and 5 assists).
Disqualifications and Injuries
Curtis Volk is still recovering from his injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- "Auto" averages 26 shots on goal against opponents
The Yekaterinburg team takes fewer shots, with over 16 of the hosts' attempts often being blocked by the opponents' defense.
- "Machinists" incur an average of ten penalty minutes per game
The hosts frequently take penalties but manage to contain 86% of their opponents' power plays.
Sibir Novosibirsk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
The Siberians have surged with an impressive winning streak following a slow start to the season, securing six consecutive victories. Vadim Epanchinstev's squad saw their home streak end with a defeat to Avtomobilist. On September 30, the Snowmen embarked on an away tour but lost to Avangard (2-3), squandering a two-goal lead early in the second period. Currently, Sibir finds itself in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 12 points from 11 matches.
The team, led by Sergey Shirokov, has improved its offensive capabilities and slightly enhanced its defensive stats. Averaging 25 shots per game, they score in about 11% of their attempts. Goalies Anton Krasotkin and Denis Kostin have registered a solid 90.7% save percentage, benefiting their overall stats. Trevor Murphy has emerged as the leading point producer for Sibir, boasting 12 points (2 goals and 10 assists) to date.
Injuries and Suspensions
Dmitry Ovchinnikov will be unavailable for the team in Yekaterinburg.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Sibir blocks an average of 15 shots on goal per game
The visiting team consistently supports its goalies by blocking a significant number of shots.
- The Snowmen average five minutes in penalty time per game
The Siberians rarely commit penalties, but they struggle the most in league play when shorthanded.
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In the last three matches involving Siberia, the first periods have been low-scoring.
1.62Bet Goal in Every Period - No
In six out of seven recent games, the Ural team did not score in every period.
1.95Tip and bets
Avtomobilist has lost its previous form and has been performing poorly on the ice at Uralets Arena. Nikolai Zavaruikhin's team struggles to score, relying heavily on their goalies in every match. On the other hand, Siber has overcome an initial crisis and enjoyed a long winning streak in late September. The Snegoviki put on solid performances in their previous matches despite the losses. If we disregard the rough patches in Vadim Yepanchintsev's team, the visitors can realistically aim for points in Yekaterinburg. We believe the Uralets won't secure a win in regulation time, so we recommend a bet on the second team's double chance.
Our prediction is that Siber will not lose at 1.90
Total Bet
The Automobilist has only scored three goals in their last three matches in Ural. Even in the game against Barys, the hosts struggled offensively and rightfully lost points. On the other hand, Sibir has managed to improve their defensive game, but their previous performances were marred by failures, leading to defeats. We believe that Vadim Epanchev can inspire his team to play more cohesively. We anticipate a tightly contested match with no more than five goals being scored.
Prediction - total over 4.5 goals at 1.62
Total First Period Bet
Sibir has approached their recent games cautiously, often finishing the first periods with no goals. On September 26, neither team scored in the opening 20 minutes as they measured each other up. Given the recent performances of both clubs, we do not expect a fast start. We will play the total under for the first 20 minutes of the match.
Prediction - total under 1.5 goals in the first period at 1.62
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