HC Norilsk - Toros Neftekamsk predictions and free betting tips [02/02/2024]

The VHL regular championship match between the competitive opponents from different halves of the tournament table. Fans of Russian hockey are awaiting a confrontation between "Norilsk" and "Toros".

HK "Norilsk"

Norilsk has taken part in 48 official matches of the VHL regular championship of the 2023-2024 season. The club from Norilsk boasts of 48 matches played and 52 points scored, thus securing the 20th place in the championship table. This season's newcomers have not been the most consistent, fluctuating in their results.

At the beginning of the season, "Norilsk" put up a weak performance, which gradually improved as the season progressed. The northernmost club of the league even vied for a top-10 position for a while, but a bout of poor form may likely leave them out of the Petrov Cup playoffs. At present, "Norilsk" has garnered 5 points less than "Gornyak" at the 17th position.

"Toros" 

Salavat Yulaev's reserve team has played 50 official matches in the VHL regular championship of the 2023-2024 season. In these 50 games, "Toros" managed to score 60 points, which placed them at the 13th position in the championship table. For several seasons "Toros" has been stable, consistently making it to the Petrov Cup playoffs.

Their current lead over the 17th placed competitor is 4 points; a medium margin, given the frequency of victories by competitors. In their recent matches, "Toros" has not been faring well, often suffering defeats with victories only over "Buran", "Crystal", and HK "Rostov".

Head-to-Head

In their lone head-to-head, "Toros" emerged triumphant, with a scoreline of 4:3.

Total Forecast

"Toros"' ITO will be over 3 goals.

Outlook

"Toros" will prevail in regular time. The team from Ufa has been delivering a higher quality of hockey than their inconsistent opponents, who are unlikely to make the Petrov Cup playoffs, considering their recent form and a measly three wins in their last ten encounters.