Sochi - Tambov betting tips and odds

With top online bookmakers pricing a home win at odds of 1.05, it’s hard to expect anything other than a decisive Sochi victory. It’s a uniquely one-sided match – which rarely translates to a lot of excitement in the pitch.

With a matchup like this, it seems like we already know the outcome. Tambov stand little chance of achieving anything except an appearance. Most bookies price an away win for this match at 51.00, marking an insurmountable difference.

Sochi’s defeat in the previous round was to be expected, frankly. They played as visitors against a considerably stronger team - Lokomotiv Moskva . They were already trailing behind during half-time, and things only went down from there on, resulting in a compelling 3:1 defeat.

Tambov are coming off from a crushing defeat at the hands of Krasnodar. The top online bookmakers priced their victory at 101.00 despite the home-field advantage. This assessment turned out to be true: Tambov struggled to keep up from the get-go and ended up losing the match 0:4.

The home-pitch advantage appears to be quite important for Sochi. Their last 3 fixtures at home were crowned by more than 5 goals in total.

With 9 goals in their own net over the last 3 matches, Tambov’s defence leaves a lot to be desired.

Sochi are currently near the top of the ladder with a 4th position. Still, they’ll need to do better if their goal is higher than the Europa League, and this Friday offers a great chance to work towards that goal.

Tambov will need to make a hard turn to avoid disaster this season, and they’ll need to do it soon. Though there’s a good chunk of the season still ahead of them, the upcoming matchups are not exactly favourable.

The two teams already met this season in the Premier League, with Sochi taking the victory. It’s understandable why most bookies consider them the favourites, though the advantage is not overwhelming.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Friday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

If you’re feeling confident, a Draw/Home wager in the Half Time/Full Time market is the way to go. It’s a fairly risky move, but likely the best way to get some value out of the match this Friday.