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Norilsk vs Buran: VHL Match Preview and Prediction
In the VHL regular season, Norilsk will face off against Buran from Voronezh. The home team has made a strong start to the season, currently sitting in fifth place in the standings. Meanwhile, the visitors are struggling to break into the playoff zone. Who will come out on top and earn crucial points on October 13? Find out in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Norilsk
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Norilsk made its debut in the VHL last season, advancing to the playoffs and finishing in 15th place. In the first round, the team was eliminated by Tyumen's Rubin in five matches. This season started strong for the team, currently just five points away from the top spot. After a victory against Yugra (4:2), the Norilsk club faced a setback, losing to Rubin (1:2) on the road.
Interesting Betting Trends
- On average, the team scores 3.7 goals per game this season
- In four of their last five games, the home team has not lost in the second period
Buran Voronezh
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Last year, Buran managed to reach the playoffs, finishing in 11th place in the standings. In the knockout stage, the team faced off against Khimik from Voskresensk but lost after six matches. Currently, the team is struggling, sitting in 18th position and just one point away from breaking into the top 16. In their latest game, the Voronezh club narrowly triumphed over Chelny in a shootout, winning 3-2.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The last three victories by the visitors were secured in overtime or in shootouts
- On average, the team scores 3.1 goals per game
Trends
Bet 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
This bet has won in three of the last five home games
1.93Bet 3rd period: Narylsks victory
The home team has won the final period in four recent matches
1.97Tip and bets
The home team is displaying solid hockey this season and is among the leaders. We believe that at their arena, Norilsk will secure a win against Buran, which has struggled to win in regulation time and has been performing quite mediocre lately.
Our prediction is a victory for Norilsk at 1.67
Total Bet
It's unlikely that there will be many goals scored in this matchup. Both teams have recently focused more on defense, restricting their opponents' scoring opportunities. We believe the teams will approach this game seriously, not allowing each other to dominate offensively.
Prediction – total under 5.5 goals with odds of 1.95
Individual Total Bet
In the last five matches, the visitors have conceded no more than three goals and are determined to excel defensively. We believe that Norilsk will struggle to score more than three times against the Burana goalkeeper.
Prediction – Norilsk's individual total under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.73
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