Sochi - Fakel predictions

Sochi are expected to win here, but we can’t call such betting predictions completely foolproof. Fakel may surprise us yet, and even a tie game seems a decent possibility from where we’re standing.

The visitors would need to pull off quite a stunt in order to come out victorious. They are severely outmatched in this outing – the 4.11 away win odds alone should speak volumes.

The hosts are coming off from a narrow away defeat Akhmat Grozny from the previous Premier League fixture. They were never able to put up a real fight as they fell behind in the first 45 minutes and never got a chance to catch up despite the minimum goal deficit.

Fakel spent most of their previous Premier League match on the back foot, and the first half ended in a tie. The odds were decidedly against them, however, despite the fact they were playing at home. Their opponents Krylya Sovetov ultimately took a narrow lead in the late game and won the game 0:1.

Fakel can’t really boast a great record when it comes to playing as visitors. They conceded upwards of 5 goals in their most recent 3 away games. Considering they’re heading into another away game, that’s cause for concern.

Though the odds are clearly in the hosts’ favour, the head-to-head history for this Premier League clash tells a different story. Sochi lost the last time these two teams met on the pitch, so an upset is definitely possible.

With zero injuries reported across the board, this is shaping up to be an exciting outing indeed. Both teams will have their complete squads at their disposal, so we can fully expect them to bring their A-game.

At the odds of 2.23 with 1xbet and other top online bookmakers, a Home Win wager is a risk worth taking. It’s not the safest bet in the world, but the possible betting value makes it a solid prediction.