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Neftekhimik vs. Avangard: KHL match forecast
On January 4, Neftekhimik will play at home again, where they will try to break their losing streak. This time, the Wolves will face Avangard, which has also been having problems lately. Our experts have prepared a forecast that will help you decide on your bets
Command Analysis
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
Neftekhimik continues to show weak results, losing to all opponents. After a home defeat to Avangard with a score of 3:4 in overtime, the team went on the road, where they met CSKA and suffered a crushing defeat - 4:7. Goalkeeper Dolganov missed many shots, which was the key reason for the failure. Despite the weak play of the goalkeeper, Neftekhimik hoped to give Severstal a fight. However, the defense failed again, allowing the opponent to create dangerous moments near their goal. As a result, the team lost again with a score of 1:4. This time, Zagidulin defended the goal, who also could not cope with a large number of shots.
At home, Neftekhimik finally showed a reliable game in defense and was able to impose a serious fight on CSKA in the return match. However, in the shootout, the team suffered an offensive defeat - 1:2. In the match with Traktor, the problems in defense returned, which led to another rout (2:6). Goalkeeper Dolganov did not cope with his main task, he had to be replaced after five goals were missed. As you can see, recently the "wolves" have been experiencing huge problems in defense and are constantly unable to cope with the pressure of their opponents, which is the main reason for the failures. The club was in the playoff zone from the very start of the regular championship, but due to another long decline, it has already had to drop to ninth place in the Western Conference table, having 37 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Neftekhimik has no serious problems with its roster. Only Abrosivom and Dergachev remain in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Wolves are averaging 2.26 goals per game.
The club main problem is its extremely low attacking performance, which prevents it from achieving success.
- On average, Nizhnekamsk players receive seven penalty minutes per match.
On the other hand, Neftekhimik demonstrates good discipline and rarely breaks the rules.
Avangard Omsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
Avangard has entered another slump, which prevents it from earning points consistently. The team played away, where it failed to show a reliable defense and lost to Lada with a score of 3:4. Goalkeeper Khomchenko showed his worst side, reflecting 84% of the shots. Away from Metallurg, the team was one step away from victory, but suffered an unfortunate defeat in overtime (1:2). It is worth noting that this time the goal was defended by Serebryakov, thanks to whom it was possible to avoid a rout. The goalkeeper was able to reflect 50 shots out of 52 in three periods.
Returning to the home arena, the "hawks" met with "Lada" again and this time, thanks to a great attacking game, they won (7:6). The most productive was forward Okulov, who scored two goals and gave an assist. But in the return match with Magnitogorsk, they had to lose (1:2). Most recently, head coach Bushe joined Avangard again, as well as his assistant Bard, who is now the main one, since Bushe briefly left the club due to injury. Despite this, the results so far leave much to be desired. The team clearly needs time to fully adapt and make adjustments from the arriving coaches. It is worth noting that for now the "hawks" remain in the playoff zone, but if they continue to play in the same spirit, they will have to drop much lower very soon.
Disqualifications and injuries
Avangard is experiencing serious problems with its roster. Five players are in the infirmary: Boykov, Galimov, Grant, Stepanov and Tkachev.
Interesting trends for betting
- Avangard averages 2.55 goals per game
The club main problem is its extremely low attacking performance.
- The Hawks are averaging 6.3 penalty minutes per game.
The team is renowned for its meticulous and organised play, which allows it to remain at full strength.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Neftekhimik
In five head-to-head matches in a row, Neftekhimik opened the scoring
2.05Goal in each period bet - yes
In four out of five head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.68Tip and bets
Neftekhimik has not been able to please its fans with successful performances for a long time. The team demonstrates a weak game both in matches with obvious favorites and with opponents of its level. Despite the fact that home matches are often considered as additional motivation for local players, Neftekhimik does not take advantage of this advantage. In recent matches, the team has shown inconsistent results, which raises questions about its ability to fight for high places in the standings. On the other hand, Avangard is in less optimal shape compared to previous seasons, but the team is still able to give a worthy rebuff to its competitors. Avangard shows a well-coordinated game, demonstrating team spirit and the ability to adapt to different conditions. So we suggest betting in favor of the guests for an excellent coefficient.
Our prediction is Avangard victory for 2.10
Bet on total
Both teams have been experiencing serious problems in defense lately and constantly allow their opponents to realize themselves in attack. In face-to-face meetings, the clubs also often delight fans with productive hockey.
Forecast - total over five goals for 1.84
Bet on the outcome of the first period
The first period for Neftekhimik is far from being the most successful. Recently, the team often loses in the first period, which Avangard can also take advantage of. We believe that Omsk, due to their slight superiority, will earn an advantage at the end of the starting segment.
Prediction - Avangard wins in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.65
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