Neftyanik vs AKM: VHL Match Prediction
On October 14, Neftyanik will host AKM on their home turf. The hosts have secured two consecutive victories and are poised to challenge their opponent fiercely in this rematch for last season’s Petrov Cup final. Will the rivals manage to determine a winner in regulation time, and what bets are likely to emerge in this match? Find out in our analysis.

Command Analysis

Neftyanik Almetyevsk

Current Form
Neftyanik captured the Petrov Cup last season and notably defeated their current opponent 4-0 in the series. The start of the season has been challenging for the team, which currently sits in 22nd place in the standings with 14 points. In their latest match, they triumphed over Tambov 5-3, and prior to that, they outperformed Rostov in a shootout.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has taken the game to overtime six times this season
- The club has not lost to this opponent in the last four encounters

AKM

Current Form
This season, the team from Tula has started to find its rhythm, achieving three wins in their last five matches. AKM has bested Molot (4:2), Izhstal (3:0), and Toros (4:2). However, they recently faced a setback, losing to VHL newcomer Olimpiya (4:5). So far, the team has secured eight victories, scored 39 goals, and accumulated 17 points. AKM currently sits in a modest 12th place in the standings, just one point ahead of teams battling for a spot in the top 16.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Since the season began, the team averages three goals per game
- In their last four matches, the club has not lost in the third period
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Over 1.5 Goals
In 2 of the last 4 home games, over 1.5 goals were scored in the first period
1.78Bet 2nd Period: AKM to Win
In the last three matches, the visiting team won the second period
2.65Tip and bets
In our view, the home team is the favorite in this matchup. The Almetyevsk squad has been performing at a higher level than their opponents in recent games and aims to secure their fifth consecutive victory. "Neftyanik" is poised to claim their seventh win of the season, leveraging their home ice and the support of their fans.
Prediction – a win for "Neftyanik" in the match with odds of 1.85
Total Bet
Both teams play an attacking style, leading to a high-paced match. The last four encounters of "Neftyanik" have shown a significant number of goals, indicating that tonight's game is likely to be a scoring spectacle.
Prediction – total over 5.5 goals with odds of 1.75
Individual Total Bet
"Neftyanik" has been scoring effectively in recent matches. In their last five games, the team from Almetyevsk netted 16 goals against opponents, and we anticipate that the home team will score at least three goals.
Prediction - "Neftyanik" individual total over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.67