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Dynamo Minsk vs. Neftekhimik: KHL Match Prediction
On October 19, Dynamo will continue its home series, this time facing Neftekhimik. Both teams have shown mixed results this season, and our experts, in turn, will help you decide on the form of the clubs, as well as the most relevant bets, which we suggest you read below
Command Analysis
Dinamo Minsk
BelarusCurrent form
Dynamo managed to successfully complete a three-game away series, which did not start in the best way. The team played away to St. Petersburg SKA, where they showed excellent defensive play, not allowing the opponent to create their usual large number of dangerous moments, thanks to which they managed to win against the clear favorite. It is worth praising forward Usov, who scored twice. Before this, the Minsk team was twice close to success, but first lost to Sochi (2:3), and then to Severstal in a shootout (2:3).
Returning to the home arena, the "bisons" fought with another "army team", but this time they had to face CSKA. After a weak start to the match, "Dynamo" got into the game and already in the second period seriously outshot the Muscovites, and in the third twenty minutes they used almost all their chances, which allowed the team to transfer the game to overtime, where they managed to squeeze out the opponent and win with a final score of 5:4. Forward Shipachev distinguished himself once again, scoring a goal and also giving two assists. Kvartalnov charges were unable to consolidate the result; in the match with "Metallurg" the club scoring ability disappeared, which led to a dry defeat (0:2).
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Dynamo has serious problems with its roster. Forwards Roman Gorbunov and Andrey Stas, as well as defender Pavel Denisov, are in the infirmary. Goalkeeper Andrey Kareyev has also not yet recovered from his injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- Dynamo concedes an average of 2.4 goals per match
Throughout the regular championship, the Minsk team has demonstrated confident defensive play and rarely conceded a large number of goals.
- On average, the Bisons receive 9.4 penalty minutes per game.
But the team has big problems with discipline. The Minsk players are often sent off, which ruins their game as a whole.
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
After a winning streak, Neftekhimik began another decline, due to which the team has not been able to achieve the desired result for three games in a row. The Wolves hosted Sibir at home and generally looked no worse than their competitor, but the Novosibirsk team was a little luckier in realizing their chances, which led to a defeat (1:2). Then the team went to play away, where in the first meeting with St. Petersburg SKA they again imposed a very serious fight and even transferred the game to overtime, where in the end they again lost with a score of 2:3. Despite the lost points, it is worth praising the efforts of goalkeeper Zagidulin, who reflected 37 shots.
In the match with Torpedo, Leontyev team again had problems in defense, which the opponent immediately took advantage of and already at the end of the first period had a significant advantage. Neftekhimik did not give up, but on the contrary, increased the pace, which allowed it to equalize the score just two minutes before the final whistle. In overtime, Nizhnekamsk again turned out to be weaker, suffering their third defeat in a row (4:5). As you can see, the team continues to earn points consistently, clinging to every opportunity, thanks to which it remains in fourth place in the Eastern Conference table.
Disqualifications and injuries
It can be said that Neftekhimik has virtually no problems with its roster. Of the injured players, only defender Roman Abrosimov and forward Vladimir Bryukvin remain.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Wolves are averaging 28 shots per game.
Neftekhimik consistently turns out to be worse than its opponent in terms of shots on goal statistics.
- Neftekhimik neutralized 87% of opponent power play attempts
The team also has problems with discipline, but when short-handed, the Nizhnekamsk team plays excellently and rarely concede.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Dynamo
In four out of five head-to-head matches, Dynamo opened the scoring
1.65Goal in each period bet - yes
In five head-to-head matches in a row, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.55Tip and bets
Bookmakers single out Dynamo as a clear favorite in the upcoming match, which we categorically disagree with. Although Neftekhimik has not been able to achieve success for three matches in a row, it is worth considering that the team consistently creates serious problems for its opponents and transfers the game to overtime. It is also necessary to consider the class of opponents, Nizhnekamsk met with very powerful clubs in the league. Dynamo at home, of course, has a better chance of success, but the visitors can once again impose a fight and, at a minimum, not lose with a difference of more than one puck, which is what we suggest placing a bet on.
Our prediction is a victory for Neftekhimik with a handicap of (+1) on goals for 1.79
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, you shouldn't expect a lot of goals scored. Both teams have had problems with both creating and converting attacking chances this season, which will have a negative impact on the match performance.
Forecast - total under 5.5 goals for 1.73
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, Dynamo, thanks to the home arena advantage, should create serious pressure on Neftekhimik, which the Wolves may not be able to cope with, given their less than stellar performance at the start.
Prediction - Dynamo win in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.51
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