Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma vs Molot Prediction
📣 The VHL playoffs are underway. On Thursday, the ice in Verkhnyaya Pyshma will host a clash between the local team Gornyak and Perm's Molot. Currently, Gornyak lead the series 3-1.
Head-to-Head
📊 A statistical overview of the official head-to-head encounters between Gornyak and Molot:
- They have faced each other in 22 matches;
- The home side has secured 13 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have 9 wins;
- Goals scored: 73 for Gornyak, 53 for Molot;
- Average goals in the 1st period - 2.09, in the 2nd - 1.45, in the 3rd - 1.95;
- Average total goals per match - 5.5.
The teams last met on 30 March 2026 at Molot's arena, with a final score of 3-2.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma Team Overview
Gornyak have secured 6 wins in their last 10 games. The team showcases impressive scoring prowess on home ice, averaging over 3 goals per game. At the same time, they remain solid defensively, conceding just about two goals per match at home. In their most recent head-to-head against Molot, Gornyak suffered a 2-3 defeat. It's worth noting that the Verkhnyaya Pyshma side have scored more than 0.5 goals in the second period in four of their last five home matches.
Match Results: Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma
Molot-Prikamye Perm Team Overview
Molot have won 5 of their last 10 games. Perm's offense is less effective compared to their opponent's attack, averaging around 2.2 goals per game. Their defense often struggles under pressure, conceding more than 2.5 goals. Molot frequently face challenges in the second period against Gornyak- the "bears" have scored less than 0.5 goals in this segment in seven of their last eight head-to-head encounters with Verkhnepyshmintsy.
Match Results: Molot-Prikamye Perm
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total meetings - 22;
- Number of first-period wins for the home team - 8; for the away team - 3;
- Average total goals in the first period: 2.09;
- Today's home team averages 1.14 goals, visitors - 0.95.
First Period Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK (home) vs Molot (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Number of wins: 15 (45.45%) vs 12 (36.36%);
- Number of losses: 8 (24.24%) vs 13 (39.39%);
- Number of draws: 10 (30.3%) vs 8 (24.24%).
- Average goals scored: 0.91 vs 0.58;
- Average goals conceded: 0.45 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 2;
- Average first-period total: 2.1 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9).
- Gornyak scores more than 0.5 goals in the first period at home in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head encounters with Molot.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 22;
- Home victories - 13, Away victories - 9.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs Molot
- Matches played in the tournament: 62 vs 62;
- Victories: 38 (58%) vs 37 (56%);
- Defeats: 28 (42%) vs 29 (44%);
- Home victories in the tournament: 20;
- Away victories in the tournament: 15.
Last 10 Matches:
- Victories: 6 vs 5;
- Defeats: 4 vs 5;
- Home victories: 3;
- Away victories: 0.
- Gornyak remain unbeaten (in regulation time) in their last 8 head-to-head clashes with Molot.
- Gornyak have not lost (in regulation time) in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total goals per match for the home team - 3.32, for the away team - 2.41;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 5.5;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 8 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 4 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 10 times.
Statistics: Gornyak-UGMK vs Molot
- Average tournament total: 5.02 vs 4.53;
- Average goals scored: 2.92 vs 2.38;
- Average goals conceded: 2.39 vs 2.48;
- Gornyak-UGMK: Average home total in the tournament - 3.03;
- Molot: Average away total in the tournament - 2.06;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 3 (home - 3.25) vs 2.2 (away - 1.33).
- Total over 3.5 goals has occurred in 18 of the last 20 head-to-head meetings between these teams.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Gornyak showcase strong scoring ability on home ice, as evidenced by their stats: the team scores over 0.5 goals in the first period in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head encounters with Perm. Molot often struggle against Gornyak's powerful offense, particularly in the second periods. Based on these insights, a well-founded bet would be on over 4 total goals. This total has been reached in nine of the last ten matches between the teams from Verkhnyaya Pyshma and Perm when played on Gornyak's ice.
Betting Tips: Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma - Molot-Prikamye Perm
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