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Neftekhimik vs. Avangard: KHL match forecast
On December 19, Neftekhimik will play at home, where, with the support of fans, they will try to impose a worthy fight on Avangard. The Omsk team has gained a great pace and has not lost for three matches in a row, so it will not be easy for the Wolves to cling to points. Our experts, in turn, will tell you about the clubs' latest matches, and will also help you decide on bets
Command Analysis
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
Before the break, Neftekhimik played a three-game home series, which they were still able to finish on a good note. The team hosted the clear favorite Spartak at home and almost suffered a second defeat in a row, as they allowed the Muscovites to tie the score less than a minute before the final whistle. As a result, it went to overtime, where they still managed to snatch a victory with a final score of 4:3. It is worth praising the first-line forward Di, who scored a double. Then the Wolves went to play away, where they met a less dangerous competitor, but lost to Vityaz in a shootout (3:4). This time, huge problems arose in defense, which allowed the Podolsk team to freely roll into the zone and create a large number of dangerous moments.
Nizhnekamsk was able to quickly rehabilitate itself before the fans, playing away to Kunlun. The Wolves showed their attacking potential to the fullest and left no chance for the obvious underdog, defeating them with a score of 5:2. This time the third line distinguished itself, each forward was able to earn two scoring actions. Thanks to the points scored, the club continues to remain in the playoff zone and is currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference table, with 35 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
In the infirmary of Neftekhimik everything remains unchanged. The team continues to play without Dergachev and Abrosimov.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Neftekhimik scores 2.2 goals per match
The main problem for Nizhnekamsk remains their terrible attacking play.
- On average, the Wolves receive seven penalty minutes per match.
But the team has complete discipline, which allows them to remain at full strength throughout almost the entire match.
Avangard Omsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
Avangard has completed a three-game home series that did not start in the best way. In the first match, the team faced an opponent of its level in the person of Severstal and was unable to cope with the powerful pressure of the opponent, suffering a defeat with a score of 2:4. What is especially noteworthy is that the Omsk team itself showed a very modest game in attack and in three periods made only 15 shots on goal of the Cherepovets team. However, in the next match, they managed to fully demonstrate their attacking potential, leaving Sochi no chance and defeating it dry (6:0). Spooner and Sharipzyanov were the most productive, scoring three points each. Zvyagin charges were able to consolidate their success in a match with a much more powerful opponent in the person of Avtomobilist, winning another confident victory (4:2). This time, goalkeeper Khomchenko distinguished himself, reflecting 95% of the shots and not allowing the Yekaterinburg team to cling to a comeback.
The Hawks earned their third win in a row away from home, where they completely compensated for their defensive lapses thanks to excellent execution of attacking moments and won with a score of 5:3. This time it is difficult to single out any of the players, as almost all of them distinguished themselves with effective actions. Indeed, the club has recently gained decent form and due to this was able to strengthen its position in the playoff zone, occupying the eighth position.
Disqualifications and injuries
Avangard does not have any serious problems with its roster. However, it is worth noting that Boykov, Grant and Stepanov are in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- Avangard receives an average of 6.5 penalty minutes per match
This season, Omsk can boast excellent discipline, which allows the club to rarely be sent off.
- On average, Omsk players take 27 shots per match
It is worth noting that the Hawks rarely create a large number of chances in the opponent zone.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Neftekhimik
In five head-to-head matches in a row, Neftekhimik opened the scoring
2.00Goal in each period bet - yes
In three of the four head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.82Tip and bets
Avangard is the clear favorite in the upcoming match. Indeed, the team has been showing excellent play lately and consistently beating all opponents on its way. It is also worth noting that the team is not afraid of away matches, where it also shows its best side and earns points. Neftekhimik home walls do not always help them achieve success, and in general the club has shown unstable results this season, which means that betting on it is too dangerous. We believe that the Hawks will be able to take advantage of their competitor not-so-best form and win.
Our prediction is Avangard victory in the match for 1.70
Bet on total
Recently, Avangard has been constantly pleasing fans with very productive hockey and consistently converting dangerous moments in the opponent zone. Neftekhimik is not particularly reliable in defense, so as a second bet we choose total over.
Forecast - total over 4.5 goals for 1.90
Bet on the outcome of the first period
However, we must not forget that Neftekhimik will be playing at home, where, with the support of its home crowd, it is quite capable of giving Avangard a worthy rebuff at the start of the match.
Forecast - Neftekhimik will not lose in the first period for 1.45
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