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Neftekhimik - Metallurg Magnitogorsk: KHL match betting tip
On January 20, Neftekhimik will once again try to break its losing streak, which has reached four matches in a row. This time, the wolves will face a very strong opponent in the person of Metallurg, which has also often had difficulties lately. Which bets should you choose? You will find the answer in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
Despite the fact that Neftekhimik losing streak was interrupted, it did not affect its results, and it continued to lose points, and the losing streak reached four games in a row. The first failure was in the match with the clear favorite - Salavat Yulaev. The Wolves showed a tough fight, but due to mistakes in defense, they lost with a crushing score of 4:7. After this defeat, the Nizhnekamsk team went on the road, where they met with Sibir. In this match, the team had excellent chances for success, but in overtime the opponent was stronger (1:2). Despite another defeat, it is worth noting the play of goalkeeper Dolganov, who saved the team in several key moments.
In the next match with Ufa Salavat Yulaev, the team failed to score a single goal and lost with a score of 0:5. This time, Dolganov game was less confident, and after the fifth missed goal, he was replaced. The club attack line looked very pale and did not realize a single dangerous moment in the opponent zone. Returning to the home arena, the team met with the current leader of the Eastern Conference, Traktor, and again, as expected, lost with a difference of more than one goal (2:4). This time, Neftekhimik played much more actively in attack and could well have claimed points, but the shots were less accurate, compared to the Bears. Goalkeeper Ozolin also did not prove himself, having reflected only 20 shots out of 24. Indeed, the decline of the Nizhnekamsk team has already been very prolonged, and most importantly, there are no prerequisites for improving the results. Leontyev team has already dropped to tenth place in the table, and the gap from the playoff zone continues to grow and already amounts to four points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Unfortunately for the team, Abrasimov and Dergachev will not be able to take part in this match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Neftekhimik averages 2.2 goals per game
The Wolves have been experiencing serious problems with scoring throughout the regular season.
- On average, Nizhnekamsk players take 30 shots per match
The team creates many dangerous moments in the opponent penalty area, but the implementation of these moments leaves much to be desired.
Metallurg Magnitogorsk
Russian FederationCurrent form
Metallurg was in excellent shape for a long time and was able to earn a winning streak of nine matches in a row, with almost all of them ending in regulation time. Difficulties arose only with Avangard, Avtomobilist and Admiral, in all matches with these competitors it was possible to snatch victories outside of regulation time. What is especially noteworthy is that the club coped not only with outsiders, but was also able to cope with the current leader of the Eastern Conference in the person of Traktor, which allowed it to get closer to the coveted first position, the gap from which is currently six points.
However, the long string of Magnitogorsk successes was interrupted away to Admiral, where serious problems in defense unexpectedly arose. The opponent allowed themselves to realize many dangerous moments, and the goalkeeper did not show his best, reflecting only 86% of the shots, which in total led to a defeat with a score of 2:4. It is worth noting that the Foxes tried their best to compensate for the failures and made 42 shots at the opponent goal, which did not bring the desired result. Then the club went to Khabarovsk, where they met with Amur and had to confidently cope with the obvious underdog. Razin charges made even more shots, but their implementation was not the most successful, which again led to a loss of points. The Tigers tied the score in the third period and transferred the game to overtime, where they had to lose (2:3). The lost points have dropped the team to fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings, with a lead of just one point over their closest competitor.
Disqualifications and injuries
Metallurg has three players in the infirmary: Josephs, Eremenko and Khabarov.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Metallurg concedes 2.3 goals per match
This season the team has demonstrated excellent defensive play and rarely allows opponents to realize their potential in attack.
- The Foxes average five penalty minutes per game.
It is worth noting the excellent discipline of the club, which allows it to remain at full strength throughout almost the entire match.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Neftekhimik
In three out of four head-to-head matches, Neftekhimik opened the scoring
2.10Goal in each period bet - no
In three out of four head-to-head games, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.10Tip and bets
Metallurg has a great opportunity to break its losing streak and earn extra points, as it will face a clear underdog in the form of Neftekhimik, which continues to be in terrible shape. Indeed, the Wolves have not been able to consistently achieve success for a long time. It is difficult to say when the club will come to its senses, but there are no prerequisites for this. Even home walls have ceased to help the Wolves impose a worthy fight on their competitors. So we suggest not taking risks, but making a confident bet in favor of the guests.
Our prediction is Metallurg victory for 1.94
Bet on total
Also in the upcoming match we should expect a large number of goals scored. Neftekhimik shows a terrible game in defense and constantly allows its opponents to fully realize their attack, which Metallurg should take advantage of.
Betting Tip - total over five goals for 1.78
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Metallurg, due to its significant superiority over its opponent, will create serious pressure on Neftekhimik from the first minutes of the match, which will allow the Foxes to earn an advantage in the starting segment.
Betting Tip - Metallurg win in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.58
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