“Metallurgist” – “Neftekhimik”. Andrei Razin owes it to the fans
Maxim Ermakov September 20, 2024, 09:30 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Fans may not forgive the Nizhnekamsk team for another defeat. There are already two of them in the new KHL season.
On September 21, Metallurg will make another attempt to beat Neftekhimik in the KHL regular season match. The match will take place at Arena-Metallurg. It starts at 14:30 Moscow time. Andrei Razin owes it to the fans.
Bookmaker odds for the KHL match “Metallurg” – “Neftekhimik” on September 21, 2024
Bookmakers consider Magnitogorsk to be the favourites. You can bet on Magnitogorsk to win in regular time at odds of 1.80. The chances of the Nizhnekamsk team were estimated at 3.85. The probability of a draw has odds of 4.50.
According to experts, the meeting will be productive. You can bet on a total of over 4.5 goals for 1.60, and a total of under 4.5 goals is valued at 2.25. Bets on “both teams will score more than 1.5 goals” are accepted at odds of 1.80.
Analysis and prediction for the KHL match “Metallurg” – “Neftekhimik” (09/21/2024)
One win in six regular season matches is the result of the reigning Gagarin Cup winners’ early season win. Only SKA managed to win (5-4 in overtime). The Foxes’ losing streak has lasted four matches. Apparently, former Russian national team coach Vladimir Pluschev is right – Andrei Razin should not have put on the crown so early.
Either karma is punishing Magnitogorsk, or the coach’s behaviour has influenced the mood and condition of the hockey players. But it all started with a technical defeat during the off-season of Neftekhimik, when Razin took the team to the locker room because of the referee’s decision, which he did not agree with.
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In general, it seems that in order to return to winning ways, Metallurg only needs to close the gestalt and beat the Nizhnekamsk club. After all, immediately after the victory over SKA, the foxes had two meetings with Neftekhimik, which they lost 0:2 and 2:3. This was followed by defeats to Ak Bars (0:2) and Severstal (2:5). It’s only getting worse.
And the calendar offers another opportunity for Andrei Razin’s team to take revenge on the “wolves”. Third meeting at the start of the regular season with Neftekhimik. Fans may not forgive if the Foxes lose again. The coach himself stated in a recent interview that there are problems with the squad and added that one should not spoil the match that yielded results. Is she still there?
Oleg Leontyev seems to be taking revenge on Andrei Razin for the unflattering comments he made during the post-match press conference. The same match in which the Magnitogorsk coach put the team away. Neftekhimik generates positive emotions and lifts the spirits with victories over the winner of the Gagarin Cup.
It is true that this fuse does not last long. After beating Magnitogorsk twice in a row, Wolves defeated Lokomotiv (1:0), but lost their last two matches. First to Siberia (2:5) and then to Traktor (2:3). Despite these results, Wolves will have the chance to beat Metallurg for the third time. At least because of the dedication of their goalkeepers.
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Artyom Zagidulin and Philip Dolganov are among the best goaltenders in the KHL in terms of saved shots at this stage. The season has just started and they already have clean sheets. Metallurg’s missing forwards will have a hard time. Although there is a chance to take advantage of Neftekhimik’s decline. Andrei Razin must come up with something.
Even if Magnitogorsk advances and starts scoring against the Nizhnekamsk team, the response will come instantly. Most likely, this match will turn out to be an equal and fighting match. The teams will show their character and both will score more than 1.5 goals. You can bet on this outcome with a rate of 1.80. But, frankly, we no longer believe in the victory of the Magnitogorsk team.
Bet: both teams will score more than 1.5 goals at 1.80.
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