HC Norilsk - Rubin Tyumen predictions and free betting tips [27/02/2024]

The third match of the 1/8 final series of the Petrov Cup playoffs kicks off between rivals from Norilsk and Tyumen. Fans of Russian ice hockey can look forward to a face-off between "Norilsk" and "Rubin".

HK "Norilsk"

The club from Norilsk debuted at the level of the VHL in the course of the 2023-2024 season and immediately managed to make it to the playoffs of the Petrov Cup, winning a victory. The league's northernmost club performed in an unstable manner throughout the regular championship and was at risk of not making it to the playoffs of the Petrov Cup, but managed to pull together and show character at the last moment.

In the first round, "Norilsk" met with more experienced opponents from Tyumen and has already caused some worry for the favourite. In the first match, "Norilsk" won with a score of 3:2, but the next day was less than "Rubin", losing with a score of 5:1. The debutants presented an excellent display and achieved the minimum task for their first VHL season. "Norilsk" will have more chances on home ice, though "Rubin" is currently very confident and poses a threat.

"Rubin" (Tyumen)

Tyumen's "Rubin" achieved an excellent result in the VHL regular season of 2023-2024, fighting for a long time for the victory in the Silk Road Cup. The red-blacks, over 6 months of the regular championship, virtually never fell out of the top 4. The team from Tyumen was in the lead in the tournament table for a long time and was considered the main pretender to victory, but towards the end, "Rubin" weakened and suffered several defeats that were definitely not planned.

"Rubin" suffered 4 defeats in a row, which cost them the Silk Road Cup. In the first round, "Rubin" came up against the stubborn "Norilsk". Currently, the series score is equal, however, "Rubin" definitely looks stronger, especially after the last match.

Head-to-Head Matches

"Norilsk" and "Rubin" have faced each other in 4 matches. "Rubin" has 3 victories to their name, while "Norilsk" has come out on top in 1 encounter.

Total Prediction

The individual total for "Norilsk" will be over 1 score.

Prediction

"Norilsk" will win in regular time. On home ice, the northern team will battle the favourite and take the victory on character, ensuring the lead in the series. The defeat by a score of 1:5 will definitely affect the mood of "Norilsk" and make them play more aggressively.