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«Zauralye» vs «Metallurg» Novokuznetsk: VHL Match Prediction
On October 10, Zauralye will host Novokuznetsk Metallurg in Kurgan. The home team recently delighted fans with a positive outcome in their last home game, while the visitors also secured a win in Omsk. Will the rivals be able to determine a winner in regulation time, and what betting options should be considered? Find out in our betting tip.
Command Analysis
Zauralye Kurgan
Russian FederationCurrent Form
The club from Kurgan recently faced Sokol in their second consecutive home game and managed to meet the expectations of fans and bookmakers. The match ended regulation time at 2-2, and the Kurgan team prevailed in the overtime period. Zauralye is currently on a four-game winning streak, totaling seven victories this season. As a result, coach Mikhail Zvyagin's squad has accumulated 17 points, placing them ninth in the standings.
Interesting Betting Trends
- This season, Zauralye averages 2.9 goals per game
- The club has not lost in the first period of their last five games
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
The Novokuznetsk team ended a three-game losing streak in their last matchup. The rivals were evenly matched. Metallurg led 2-0 after the second period but allowed two goals in the third. However, they clinched the win in overtime by taking advantage of a power play. This victory marked their eighth of the season. Under the guidance of Andrey Lunev, the team now has 18 points, sitting in fifth place on the standings.
Key Betting Trends
- On average, the team scores 2.2 goals per game against their opponents
- In the last five games, the team has struggled to secure a win in the third period
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In the last two games, the visitors scored fewer than 1.5 goals in the first period
1.68Bet 3rd Period: Victory for "Zauralya"
In the last two matches, "Metallurg" lost in the third period
2.90Tip and bets
In this matchup, bookmakers favor the home team, but Metallurg will provide stiff competition. The Kurgan team is performing well this season and consistently demonstrates skilled gameplay in each match. We believe that Zauralye will secure a victory, continuing their winning streak of four matches.
Prediction - Zauralye wins the match with odds of 1.95
Betting on Total Goals
This matchup appears to be a clash with low scoring opportunities. Both teams have been underperforming offensively lately, with three out of their last five games ending with a total below the expected mark. Given the lackluster attacking play from both sides, high-scoring excitement seems unlikely.
Prediction - total goals under 4.5 at odds of 2.10
Betting on Individual Team Total
In the last five games, "Zauralye" has averaged three goals per match, while their opponents have conceded an average of 2.4 goals over the same span. It's reasonable to speculate that the Kurgan team will score more than two goals against their rival.
Prediction - individual total for "Zauralye" over 2.5 goals at 2.07
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