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Ak Bars vs Siberia: KHL Match Preview
In the KHL championship, on October 7, a match is set between Ak Bars and Sibir. The New Siberians have been performing well on their away games and have already secured one victory. Meanwhile, the Kazan team has recently ended a successful streak with a loss in their last outing. Should you bet on the home team to win in the upcoming clash or consider backing the underdog? Find out in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Ak Bars Kazan
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Ak Bars currently sits third in the Eastern Conference with a total of 16 points. The team is just two points shy of the league leader, Traktor, and has the potential to climb to the top spot soon. Kazan has been on an impressive winning streak, achieving seven consecutive victories. Their only slip came in the recent match against Amur, where they lost 1-2, but they bounced back to secure a 3-2 shootout victory against Khabarovsk the very next day.
It is worth noting that the "Green" team consistently showcases strong offensive performance, averaging at least three goals per game. The club also demonstrates solid play in the 5-on-4 format, boasting a power play conversion rate of 21.6%. With only one home game remaining, Anvar Gatiyatulin's squad is likely to give their all as they aim to head into their away games with positive momentum. So far, the bars have only suffered one home loss this season.
Injuries and Suspensions
There are currently no injured or suspended players on the roster.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, Kazan takes at least 36 shots per game.
Ak Bars is always very active in the opponent's zone, contributing to their strong offensive results this season with an emphasis on increasing shot attempts.
- Ak Bars has a goal differential of 8-5 in the second period.
Typically, Kazan scores fewer goals in the second period while allowing very few goals during these twenty minutes.
Sibir Novosibirsk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Sibir has bounced back from a rocky start to the season and is now in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. This success is why Vadim Epanchintsev remains the head coach, and there are no ongoing discussions about his replacement. After an extended winning streak, the Novosibirsk team faced two expected defeats in a row against Automobilist (2-4) and Avangard (2-3). However, they recently avenged these losses in their latest away game with a decisive 4-0 victory over the Yekaterinburg team, leaving no room for a comeback.
Notably, Sibir registered their first shutout of the season, with Denis Kostin earning a clean sheet by stopping 33 shots. The Novosibirsk squad has also significantly improved their scoring efficiency, consistently netting at least two goals per game. The team’s leading scorer is defenseman Trevor Murphy, who boasts three goals and 11 assists this season.
Injuries and Suspensions
Dmitry Ovchinnikov will miss the game due to injury.
Betting Trends of Interest
- Sibir averages 5.5 minutes of penalty time per game.
The Novosibirsk team focuses on disciplined play and generally stays out of the penalty box.
- Sibir averages 10 hits per game.
The team’s low penalty count is partly due to their fewer hits compared to other clubs.
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In three out of five games involving the home team, the first period has been high-scoring
2.15Bet 2nd Period: Away Win
In three out of five matches against Kazan, Sibir has secured victories in the second period
3.80Tip and bets
We believe that Sibir will put up a strong fight against Ak Bars in their upcoming match and has a good chance to secure points, similar to how Amur performed in their last two games against the Kazan team. The Greens have slowed down after a lengthy winning streak, while the New Siberians are riding high after a decisive victory over Avto. Moreover, they have a history of success in previous encounters with the Greens. Given that the home team has not been achieving significant wins lately, we suggest betting on the positive handicap for the Snowmen.
Prediction - Sibir to win with an Asian handicap (+1) on goals at 1.90
Bet on Individual Total
Sibir has shown impressive performance for an extended period, consistently winning by at least two goals. In the last six matches, Ak Bars has allowed two goals or more. The players from Novosibirsk are sure to find opportunities to score and capitalize on them. We recommend placing a bet on the individual total.
Take Sibir's individual total to be over 1.5 goals at 1.62
Bet on Total Goals
Recent matches involving Ak Bars have been quite high-scoring, excluding the last two games against Amur, which plays a defensive style of hockey. Sibir, on the other hand, has also frequently recorded games with five or more goals.
We bet on the total being over 4.5 goals at 1.72
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