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Yugra vs Norilsk: VHL Match Preview
On October 7, Yugra will host Norilsk in Khanty-Mansiysk. The visitors have started the season strong and aim to deliver an outstanding performance on Yugra's home ice, especially as the hosts have yet to impress. How will this matchup conclude and what betting opportunities will arise? Find the answers in our betting tip.
Command Analysis
Ugra Khanty-Mansiysk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Under the guidance of Sergey Reshetnikov, the team has had a challenging start to the regular season. The "Mammoths" have played 12 matches so far, securing just five victories and scoring a total of 26 goals. In their latest game, the club claimed victory against the "Chelny" with a score of 4-2. Previously, they lost to "Bars" 1-3. Currently, the team sits with 12 points and is positioned 19th in the standings. The competition is fierce, and teams in the top five are demonstrating significantly better performance and results.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, the club scores 2.2 goals per game throughout the season
- The team hasn't lost in the first period of their last five matches
Norilsk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Under the guidance of Vladimir Gusev, the team has been displaying exceptional hockey, suffering only four losses since the start of the season. They keep their challengers at bay but trail behind the leaders, Dynamo from St. Petersburg and Zvezda. In their last match, the club fell short against Zauralye in Kurgan, losing 2-3 despite scoring their goals just a minute and a half before the final buzzer. The team has scored 48 goals across 13 games, the highest in the league. This results in 18 points, placing them third in the standings.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, the team scores 3.7 goals per game this season
- Norilsk has not lost a third period in their last three games
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In 3 of the last 5 home games, there were fewer than 2 goals scored in the first period
1.71Bet 3rd Period: Norilsk to Win
In 2 of the last 3 matches, the visitors secured victories in the third period
2.14Tip and bets
Both teams favor an attacking playing style. In their recent matchup, a total of eight goals were scored between them, and the two prior encounters also showcased high-scoring action. We expect a goal-fest to unfold.
Prediction – total over 4.5 goals with odds of 1.65
Betting on the Outcome
In this matchup, the guests are favored, having had successful games against their opponent on the road. Last season, Norilsk didn't lose to their rival in Khanty-Mansiysk and is delivering an outstanding performance at this stage, appearing stronger than Yugra. We believe the visiting team will secure a victory today.
Prediction - Norilsk to win the match with odds of 2.05
Betting on Individual Total
Norilsk has no issues with scoring goals. In their last five matches, the team has scored at least two goals in each game, and we expect that the guests will net at least three goals today.
Prediction - Norilsk's individual total over 2.5 goals at 2.14
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