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Sokol vs Rotor: First League Match Preview
On October 7, Sokol will face Rotor in Saratov during the 13th round of the First League. The visitors are struggling, having failed to secure a win in their last five matches, and will aim to turn their fortunes around. However, taking all three points from Saratov is a challenging task. Will Rotor be able to compete effectively against their opponent, and what bets will be favorable in this match? Find out in our betting tip.
Command Analysis
Sokol Saratov
Russian FederationCurrent Form
In the recent round, Sokol faced a heavy defeat in Novorossiysk. In their match against Chernomorets, the Birds showed little attacking vigor, failing to register a single shot on target and losing 0-3. The club has scored just eight goals this season with three wins, three losses, and six draws. Currently, Sokol sits in 14th place in the league table with 15 points, four points clear of the relegation zone.
Injuries and Suspensions
There are no issues with the squad.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The club averages 0.7 goals per game
- At home, Sokol has only suffered one defeat
Projected Lineup: Kosarevsky, Molodtsov, Guz, Zabelin, Sinyak, Poluboyarino, Chobanov, Sasin, Saaduev, Yuzepchuk, Maksimenko.
FC Rotor Volgograd
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Rotor recently played to a goalless draw against Alania at home. The Volgograd team dominated the match with 11 shots on target but failed to convert their opportunities into goals. Prior to this, they suffered a defeat against Chernomorets, losing 1-2. After 12 rounds of play, the team has accumulated 15 points, placing them 13th in the league standings. They are four points above the relegation zone, making it challenging to secure at least one point in today’s match, especially considering the club's offensive struggles.
Injuries and Suspensions
Kotov and Averkiev are currently sidelined with injuries, while Prischepa is serving a suspension.
Notable Betting Trends
- Rotor has gone seven consecutive matches without a victory across all competitions, recording six draws and one loss
- The club has failed to score in the second half of their last three matches
Projected Lineup: Chagrov, Semenov, Shvetsov, Shumskikh, Pliev, Bolotov, Plotnikov, Kasimov, Maltsev, Ageyev, Morozov.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:0
In 1 of the last 5 matches, a 1:0 score was recorded for "Sokol"
6.00Bet 1st Half: Draw
In the last five matches, the first half ended in a draw for the visitors
1.88Bet 2nd Half: "Sokol" to Score
In 1 of the last 3 matches, the "birds" scored in the second half
2.15Tip and bets
This match is likely to be controlled by Sokol, featuring few scoring opportunities due to the solid defense of the team. Notably, no more than two goals have been scored in all of Saratov's home games, as well as in four of Rotor's away matches, leading us to believe that this encounter will also see limited scoring.
Prediction – total less than two goals at odds of 1.75
Bet on the Outcome
In our view, it's sensible to focus on the home team in this matchup. "Sokol" has struggled to secure back-to-back wins but will aim to turn the tide today. We can speculate that the home squad will leverage their home advantage and stronger roster to outplay their opponent.
Prediction – "Sokol" wins with odds of 2.65
Bet on Team Goals
In this match, both teams are likely to play cautiously, making it improbable to expect goals from either side. In the last four of Saratov's five matches, there was no goal exchange, and we anticipate a similar outcome today.
Prediction – neither team to score with odds of 1.60
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