Russia vs. Kazakhstan: Channel One Cup match forecast
On December 15, you will be able to watch another match within the Channel One Cup. This time, the Russian team will host Kazakhstan, where they will try to continue their winning streak. Do the Kazakhs have any chances for points? We suggest you read the forecast and bets below

Command Analysis

Russia U25

Current form
Russia did not have time to prove itself before the Channel One Cup in the new season, not playing a single match. Despite this, the coaching staff selected the optimal roster for the national team, which allowed them to start confidently within the framework of the home tournament. In the first match, the team met with the KHL Stars and left no chance for their competitor, defeating them with a score of 4:1. It is difficult to even single out any of the players, as many distinguished themselves with effective actions.
The Russians were able to consolidate their success in the match with Belarus, in which serious problems arose, but they still managed to snatch victory from their opponents in overtime with great difficulty (4:3). Once again, the attacking line showed itself at a high level.
Interesting trends for betting
- Russia averages 3.3 goals per game
- In the previous match, the team realized only one power play

Kazakhstan

Current form
Kazakhstan did not start its performance in the Channel One Cup in the best way, having suffered a 1:3 defeat from Belarus. However, it is worth noting that bookmakers singled out their opponent as a clear favorite and did not believe in the success of the Kazakhs at all. Indeed, the team was initially inferior to its competitor in all respects, but still managed to avoid a rout thanks to the excellent play of goalkeeper Shutov, who repelled 44 shots in three periods.
The team then fought the KHL Stars and this time also failed to show their attacking potential, which led to a second failure with a similar score of 1:3. Once again, serious problems arose with both creating and realizing moments in attack, which prevented them from getting points.
Interesting trends for betting
- Kazakhstan concedes an average of three goals per match
- At this tournament, Kazakhstan failed to score a single goal in the second period.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Russia
In the last face-to-face match, Russia opened the scoring
1.30Goal in each period bet - no
In the last face-to-face match, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
3.80Tip and bets
Kazakhstan is again a clear underdog in the upcoming match. Bookmakers do not believe at all that the team is capable of putting up a decent fight in the upcoming match, and are giving huge odds for the visitors to win. Indeed, the Russian team is seriously superior to its competitor in all respects and is obliged to crush the Kazakhs with the support of the fans, which is what we suggest betting on.
Our prediction is Russia victory with a handicap of (-4) goals at 1.83
Bet on total
It is hard to believe that the teams are capable of scoring more than seven goals, since Kazakhstan has huge problems both with creating and converting attacking chances and cannot score more than one goal in this tournament.
Forecast - total under 7.5 goals for 1.71
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Russia, due to its significant advantage, as well as the support of its home court, should create serious problems for Kazakhstan from the very start of the match and earn an advantage at the end of the first period.
Prediction - Russia wins in the first period for 1.45