HC AKM Tula vs Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma Prediction 18 September 2025
📣 The highlight of the matchday features a clash between AKM Tula and Gornyak Verkhnyaya Pyshma. Both teams are solidly positioned in the upper echelons of the standings, with Gornyak sitting in second place and AKM in fourth. Last season, the teams traded emphatic away victories. Who will emerge victorious this time? Find out in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical overview of official encounters between AKM and Gornyak:
- they have faced each other in 8 matches;
- the home side has 3 wins (including overtime), while the visitors have 5;
- goals scored: 21 against 23;
- average total in the 1st period is 1.63, in the 2nd period is 2.25, and in the 3rd period is 1.5;
- average match total is 5.38.
The teams last met on 11 January 2025 on Tula's ice, with the final score being 1-4.
Head-to-head statistics HC AKM Tula - Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma
Akm Tula Team Overview
AKM have been showing consistent form, winning five of their last six games. However, it's worth mentioning that their recent victory over the erratic Chelmet came only in overtime, and prior to that, they suffered a heavy defeat against Magnitka. The "Mikhaylovtsy" are displaying strong offensive capabilities, averaging 3.33 goals per game, but they face challenges in defense, conceding an average of 4 goals per game in recent matches. A key factor in Tula's success is their confident attacking play and their ability to dominate on the power play.
Match Results: Akm Tula
Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma Team Overview
Gornyak are in peak form-Upper Pyshma's side have won their last five games, showcasing excellent teamwork and an aggressive playing style. The team's scoring average is impressive, netting about 4.6 goals per game while conceding just 1.6. This balance allows Gornyak to perform confidently both at home and on the road. Their aggressive approach makes the Urals team a formidable opponent for any defense. Notably, they have crushed Izhstal, Olimpia, and Chelmet with a combined score of 16:5.
Match Results: Gornyak-UGMK Verkhnyaya Pyshma
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-head matchups:
- Total encounters - 8;
- First period wins for the home team (on home ice) - 2; for the away team (on the road) - 0;
- Average total goals in the first period: 1.63;
- Today's home team averages 1 goal, while the visitors average 0.63.
First period statistics: AKM (home) vs Gornyak-UGMK (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 1;
- Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- Number of losses: 1 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 2 (66.67%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average total goals scored: 1 vs 2;
- Average total goals conceded: 1.33 vs 0.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 6;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 1;
- Average total in the first period: 1.4 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.9) vs 2.1 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.8).
- AKM have failed to win the first period at home in 8 of their last 9 matches in OLIMPBET VHL.
- Gornyak have avoided losing the first period in 7 of their last 8 matches in OLIMPBET VHL.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 8;
- Home victories - 3, Away victories - 5.
Statistics: AKM vs Gornyak-UGMK
- Matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 5;
- Wins: 5 (83%) vs 5 (100%);
- Losses: 1 (17%) vs 0 (0%);
- Home wins in the tournament for hosts: 2;
- Away wins in the tournament for visitors: 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Home wins for hosts: 2;
- Away wins for visitors: 1.
- AKM have failed to win at home in regulation time in 8 of their last 9 OLIMPBET VHL games.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average goals per match for hosts - 2.63, for visitors - 2.88;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 5.38;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 3 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 3 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 2 times.
Statistics: AKM vs Gornyak-UGMK
- Average total in the tournament: 5.67 vs 6;
- Average goals scored: 3.33 vs 4.6;
- Average goals conceded: 2.83 vs 1.6;
- AKM: average total at home in the tournament - 3.33;
- Gornyak-UGMK: average total away in the tournament - 5;
- Last 10 matches (average goals scored): 2.2 (home - 3.33) vs 4.1 (away - 2.25).
- AKM have scored fewer than 3.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings with Gornyak in OLIMPBET VHL.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have set high ambitions for the season, and the upcoming match is a prime opportunity to assert their intentions. The hosts boast a powerful attack, yet their defense can falter, especially against formidable opponents like Gornyak. The visitors are in outstanding form, riding a five-game winning streak with an impressive scoring rate of over three goals per game. Expect an open game with plenty of chances in front of both nets. Our main bet is a double chance for Gornyak (X2). Last season, the team from Verkhnyaya Pyshma convincingly defeated the "Mikhaylovtsy" in Tula. The strong start by the Ural team this season provides little reason to bet against them.No comments
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