Kamaz vs Neftekhimik tips and predictions

Visitors expecting frustration

With 18 points, seventh placed Kamaz host eigth placed Neftekhimik. The visitors are not far behind them with 17 points.

If they push the envelope a result here could be within Kamaz's capabilities.

The hosts are going into the match having won 13 times in their last 17 home games.

Kamaz need to go back to their best form. The home side is certainly in some form on their own paddock. They have scored three or more goals in 8 of their recent 20 home matches and that attitude has been backed up from numbers one to eleven. At the back they have conceded no more than once in 17 of their last 20 games.

In front of goal, the visitors have been underwhelming. They've been goalless in 7 of their last 13 matches. Matches are not won on paper though so they cannot be ruled out. If the hairdryer treatment has worked they can bounce back quickly. They are the favourites after all.

You'll have seen what happened in their previous meetings. Kamaz have won 2 of the last 3 fixtures between the two teams. With regard to previous meetings the head-to-head stats provide reasons to believe in the home win even though the odds will tell you otherwise.

It's not a hugely confident prediction and the hosts may feel they've exceeded expectations if they end up with a draw. Neftekhimik are the favoured side but things will get interesting if Kamaz can catch them napping. It is not a strong view and it won't be for everyone, but the Yes BTTS bet is the unconfident side bet.