Dynamo Altay vs. SKA-Neva: VHL match prediction
Dynamo Altai will host SKA-Neva in Barnaul as part of the VHL regular season. The home team currently holds the 15th position in the standings and is barely in playoff contention. Meanwhile, the visitors sit fourth in the league. Which team will emerge victorious on October 6? Find our insights in the prediction.

Command Analysis

Dynamo Altay

Current Form
The Barnaul team is focused on qualifying for the playoffs this season and so far is on track. Under the guidance of Artem Sedunov, they currently sit in 15th place, with only Kazan's Bars below them in the playoff zone. After a home victory over league newcomer Unison (3-2), Barnaul was narrowly defeated by Dynamo from Saint Petersburg (0-1) on their home ice.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the team finished the second period tied
- The club averages 2.4 goals per game

SKA-Neva

Current Form
SKA-Neva is clearly aiming for the top trophy this season, and with their strong roster, it's within reach. Currently, the team sits in fourth place in the standings, trailing the leaders by five points. Their last two games went into overtime, with the team achieving victories against Sokol (3:2, OT) and Metallurg Novokuznetsk (3:2, OT).
Interesting Betting Trends
- Three out of four of SKA-Neva's recent wins were decided in overtime or shootouts
- The team averages 3.2 goals per game
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Under 1.5 Goals
This bet has been successful in three of the last five home games
1.64Bet 3rd Period: SKA-Neva to Win
In both encounters between the clubs, the third period has been won by the St. Petersburg team
2.35Tip and bets
In this matchup, the visitors come in as favorites, having lost only one of their last five games and showing no signs of slowing down. With a stronger roster, the team from St. Petersburg is expected to secure an away victory.
Prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on SKA-Neva with odds of 2.20
Bet on the total
The home team typically plays a defensive style, but the visitors boast a strong attacking lineup capable of breaking through the Barnaul defense. In their last matchup, both teams combined for an impressive 13 goals. We expect this game to also yield a high score.
Our prediction is over 4.5 goals at 1.75
Individual Total Bet
The visitors have no issues in their offensive line, and even in challenging matches, they rarely score fewer than three goals. It’s unlikely that the home team can keep the favorites from finding the net.
Prediction - SKA-Neva individual total over 2.5 goals at 1.80