Khimik - Trans-Urals: betting tip for the VHL playoffs match
Khimik will host Kurgan Trans-Urals in the second match of the 1/8 finals of the Petrov Cup in Voskresensk on March 24. Last season, the rivals also tried their hand at the Petrov Cup playoffs, and in this championship they intend to show their best hockey in straight sets. However, the guests have recently begun to surprise many, as they proved in the last match against the opponent. Will the hosts be able to take revenge on the opponent and what bets will be played in the match? The answer is in our betting tip

Command Analysis

Khimik Voskresensk

Current form
The team from the Moscow region city previously played in the main league of the continent, but now it is content with only a place in the VHL, where it has been one of the leaders and favorites for several seasons in a row. In the 2022/23 season, the Voskresensk club won the Petrov Cup and does not intend to rest on its laurels, it will make every effort to achieve the set result. From the start of the regular season, the squad showed a good game and throughout the season struggled in the leadership group, for some time claimed victory in the regular season, but took only fifth place in the standings. The blue-yellows played 64 matches and were able to win 39 victories in them, and 225 goals scored was the best indicator this season. Spartak Farm club lost to Zauralia from Kurgan in the first match of the 1/8 finals. Before the first game in Voskresensk, forwards Daniel Usmanov and Danil Pivchulin, as well as defender Nikita Yefremov, arrived at the location of Khimik from Spartak. However, the reinforcement from the main team did not help – the defeat was 3:4 and 0:1 in the series.
Interesting betting trends
- In the last five meetings, the team has scored an average of two goals.
- In the past seven games, the club has suffered five defeats.

Zauralye Kurgan

Current form
Last season, the Kurgan club was able to reach the quarterfinals of the Petrov Cup, where it was defeated by the current owner of the Neftyanik trophy. For the Kurgan club, the current championship was not going very well, and the squad fought to the last for the zone of the top 16 teams and achieved the set result. In 64 matches, the team won 35 victories and suffered 29 defeats, which allowed them to score 77 points and place themselves on the 12th line in the standings. The club did not shine with its performance in the regular season – only 168 goals were scored, and this is only the 19th result of the season. Last game against Voskresensk Khimik was the first in a series of four wins in the 1/8 finals. Kurgan defeated Victoria 4-3, losing twice during the meeting, and created a reserve with such a formidable opponent. The confrontation against the yellow-blues is likely to be difficult, long and combative.
Interesting betting trends
- In the season, on average, the Trans-Urals concedes 2.3 goals per game.
- In three consecutive games, the club cannot win in the first period.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total more than 1.5 pucks
In 2 of the last 4 meetings of the hosts, more than 1.5 goals were scored in the first period.
2.05Bet period 3: victory of Khimik
In 1 of the last 3 matches, the Voskresenskys won in the third period.
2.55Tip and bets
In this confrontation, the owners of the ice are a small favorite. The Voskresenskaya team has gained good form and has been showing excellent play lately and intends to take revenge on the opponent from Kurgan for two defeats in a row. Chemist, quite possibly, will emerge victorious today and even the score in the series to four victories.
The betting tip is that the Chemist will win the match with a coefficient of 1.72
Bet on the total
Both teams prefer an attacking style of play. In a recent face-to-face match, the rivals scored seven goals between them, and the five previous meetings against each other were notable for their performance. We believe that the scoring extravaganza will take place.
The betting tip is a total of more than 4.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.70
Betting on an individual total
The Chemist has no problem with abandoned washers. In four of the last six matches, the team has scored at least two goals, and the visitors have not conceded fewer in three consecutive games. We expect the hosts to score at least three goals.
The betting tip is that the Chemist's individual total is more than 2.5 goals in 1.90