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Metallurg Novokuznetsk vs. Tambov: VHL match forecast
Metallurg will host Tambov on October 22 at its arena in Novokuznetsk. The hosts are off to a confident start to the season, and the leaders are just around the corner. However, games against the upcoming opponent are often tough and fierce. How will the confrontation end and what bets should you play? The answer is in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
The Novokuznetsk club won its 11th victory of the season in the last match. Metallurg was more focused on winning in the match against Rostov and was able to convert scoring chances into goals, beating the guests from Rostov-on-Don (3:1). The club lost in overtime to Voronezh Buran in the previous game. At this stage, Andrey Lunev team has 25 points, fourth place in the standings and only two points behind the first Zvezda.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, the club scores 2.6 goals per game
- The team has failed to beat its opponent in two consecutive head-to-head matches
HC Tambov
Russian FederationCurrent form
This season, the team from Tambov has not been playing very confidently and has won only one victory in the last six games, beating Chelny (8:1). In the last match, the team suffered a defeat from Sokol (1:0 B), and the game before that from Norilsk (3:4). At this stage, the team has won only five victories, scored 39 goals and earned 13 points. Tambov is in a modest 29th place in the tournament table and is already six points behind the TOP-16.
Interesting trends for betting
- Since the start of the season, the team has scored an average of two goals
- In the last three games, the club has not lost in either the first or second period.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 of the last 5 meetings, the home team scored less than two goals in the first period.
1.64Bet 2nd period: Metallurg win
In 1 of the 3 recent matches, the home team won in the second period
2.00Tip and bets
The home team is the favorite in this matchup. Metallurg has failed to beat its opponent from Tambov in the last two head-to-head matches and intends to break this streak today. The team from Novokuznetsk will use its ice, and we can assume that experience will allow it to win against the unyielding opponent.
Forecast: Metallurg win with odds of 1.65
Bet on total
This pair is expected to play under the dictation of the hosts with many dangerous attacks. The opponents are not bad at realizing scoring chances, but in the past five matches in a row, Metallurg has recorded a total under. We believe that the goal extravaganza in the match will not take place.
Forecast - total under 4.5 goals with odds of 1.95
Bet on individual total
The hosts have a great defensive line, the club has conceded only five goals in the past four matches. We can assume that the visitors will score no more than one goal.
Forecast - Tambov individual total under 1.5 goals for 1.73
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