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Vityaz vs. Sochi: KHL Match Prediction
On November 9, Vityaz will return to its home arena, where it will try to rehabilitate itself for the points lost on the road. This time, the team will meet with a far from serious opponent in the person of Sochi, so there is a good chance of success. Our experts, in turn, have prepared a forecast in which they will tell about the latest matches of the clubs, and also help to decide on bets
Command Analysis
Vityaz
Russian FederationCurrent form
Vityaz had a long away series of six games, in which they showed mixed results. On the one hand, the team did not suffer a single crushing defeat, losing to their opponents by only one goal. The Podolsk team suffered two defeats from Moscow Dynamo with a score of 1:2 and 3:4, respectively. They managed to avoid a rout from the clear favorite due to their reliable defense, which did not allow the opponent to realize their powerful attacking line. The team also lost to Spartak in overtime (3:4), and the "heroes" equalized the score just a few minutes before the final whistle, realizing the majority.
On the other hand, the team managed to win a confident victory over Minsk Dynamo, defeating the Bisons with a difference of three goals (4:1). Goalkeeper Doroshko showed a great game, reflecting 43 shots out of 44, and only due to him was it possible to achieve success. Also, Vityaz was able to beat an even more serious opponent, Torpedo, with a score of 2:1. Once again, Doroshko showed himself in all his glory. Even despite the large number of lost points, the away series can be considered successful, since the club was able to repel all its competitors, and often only one goal separated it from victory.
Disqualifications and injuries
In the infirmary of "Vityaz" everything is still unchanged. Forward Ivan Yezhov and defender Grigory Vaschenko will again be unable to take part in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Vityaz scores 2.4 goals per match
The Podolsk team continues to experience problems with both creating and converting attacking opportunities and is mainly relying on its defensive line.
- The Bogatyrs average 25 shots per game
The reason for the low performance is the team weak activity in attack.
HC Sochi
Russian FederationCurrent form
Sochi continues to be one of the main outsiders of the league, which has been the case for many seasons in a row. At the moment, the team is on the last line in the Western Conference table, but the gap from the playoff zone is not so big and is seven points. However, if the club continues to play in the same spirit, there will soon be practically no chance of reaching the playoffs, since traditionally there is a fierce battle for the eighth line.
Due to another slump, the Leopards suffered four defeats in a row, and in two of them they played on the road, where they failed to cope with Neftekhimik (1:2) and Spartak (0:4). Returning to the home arena, the team again played with the Red-Whites and clearly expected to take revenge, but could not realize their attacking potential, losing with a score of 1:3. Still, home walls helped the Sochi team feel confident in their abilities, which allowed them to play on opposite courses. True, such a game brought Sochi the desired result already on the road against St. Petersburg SKA, where Zubov charges achieved a sensational victory over one of the league leaders with a score of 5:2. The most productive was forward Khafizov, who scored twice and also gave an assist. One cannot help but praise goalkeeper Ivanov, who reflected 41 shots out of 43.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Sochi continues to be in full combat readiness, as all players remain in action.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Sochi receives 8.5 penalty minutes per match
The Leopards are not known for their disciplined play and are often sent off.
- Sochi converted only 15% of their power play attempts
Sochi players often fail to demonstrate their attacking potential even when playing with a majority.
Trends
Bet First Goal: "Vityaz"
In four out of five head-to-head matches, Vityaz opened the scoring
1.70Goal in each period bet - yes
In four out of five head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.65Tip and bets
Vityaz is the clear favorite in the upcoming match, for several reasons. Firstly, the team showed a confident game away from home, where they consistently fought off very strong opponents, and clearly returned home in a good mood, which means they have every chance of winning. Secondly, Podolsk will be helped by their home walls in the upcoming match, and it will not be easy for Sochi to prove themselves away from home. Indeed, the Leopards beat SKA, but it is worth considering that the St. Petersburg team is currently in decline, and Sochi rarely shows such a game and is unlikely to be able to repeat the result.
Our prediction is a victory for Vityaz 1.87
Bet on total
Both teams have not been particularly productive in attack this season and have mostly relied on their defensive line. This type of play has a negative impact on the scoring of matches, so don't expect a lot of goals scored in the upcoming match.
Forecast - total under 5.5 goals for 1.60
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Vityaz, due to its superiority over its opponent, will have to play first, especially considering the home advantage. This will allow it to create serious pressure on Sochi from the first minutes, and there is every chance to earn an advantage already in the starting segment.
Prediction - Vityaz wins in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.60
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