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Tambov vs. Zauralye: VHL match forecast
Tambov and Zauralye will meet as part of the regular VHL championship. Both teams are fighting for a place in the playoffs. The hosts are currently in the top 16, but they are only in 14th place and can be left out at any moment. The visitors are one of the main competitors of the Tambov team. The team from Kurgan is two points behind and is in 18th place. Which of the opponents will be stronger on December 13? The answer is in our forecast.
Command Analysis
HC Tambov
Russian FederationCurrent form
Tambov intends to reach the VHL playoffs for the second season in a row. Last time, the team stopped at the 1/8 final stage, where it was knocked out of the tournament by Yugra from Khanty-Mansiysk. Tambov started the last away series unsuccessfully, having suffered defeats from Tyumen Rubin and the Mammoths (2:3 and 2:4), respectively. Then the team began to show skillful play, giving their all on every inch of the ice and not noticing the opponents in their path. In the last two away matches, Alexey Fetisov charges beat Omskie Krylia (5:4 SO) and Zauralye (3:2), with whom they will play today. Returning to their home ice, the Tambov team again lost to Yugra (3:4), and then to Tyumen Rubin (1:2).
Interesting trends for betting
- Since the start of the season, the team has scored an average of 2.8 goals
- The club has won only two of its last seven matches
Zauralye Kurgan
Russian FederationCurrent form
Zauralye showed excellent hockey in the previous regular season, finishing third in the standings. The team was only one point behind the leaders. There were high hopes for the playoffs, but after a difficult victory in seven matches against Zvezda, the club from Kurgan suffered a defeat from Neftyanik, which eventually became the champion. This season is not going well for the Kurgan team - the club is not even in the top 16. The team is only in 18th place in the standings, but is only two points behind the group of opponents closing the playoff zone, among whom is today opponent. It cannot be said that the visitors are in good shape now - only two victories in eight matches. Both were home matches - against Omskie Krylia and Buran. In the last away match, the club suffered a crushing defeat to Rostov (0:4).
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has only lost in its last five away matches
- In the last five away games, the visitors have never been able to score more than two goals
Trends
Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
This bet has played in 6 of the last 7 matches of the hosts
2.00Bet 1st period: victory of “Zauralya”
This bet has played in the last four head-to-head matches
2.65Tip and bets
Both opponents are not in the best shape now, but that makes them even more motivated to win the long-awaited game. The teams will strive only for victory, so the players will certainly show great desire to attack. We believe that there are good chances for a productive match.
Our prediction is total over 4.5 goals for 1.82
Bet on the outcome
It is interesting that in the last five matches between the opponents, the away team has always won. Today it is Zauralye, so their victory today is quite likely. Considering that the Tambov team has lost in the last three home matches, we suggest betting on the victory of the visiting team.
Our prediction is a victory for Zauralye at 1.90
Bet on individual total
Zauralye has no problems with goals scored, and the team has first-class forwards who are capable of making a difference. In the last three face-to-face matches, the visitors have scored at least two goals, and we expect them to show a productive performance again today.
Our forecast is individual total of "Zauralye" more than 2.5 goals for 2.20
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