Energiya V. vs Terek G. Match preview

Russia - Premier League: Energiya V. vs Terek G.

Luch Energiya’s positive run of three unbeaten matches was ended in Ramenskoje. They deserved to lose to Saturn and remained near bottom. They still have three and four points ahead of Shinnik and Khimki, respectively and if they keep the good form at home, they will stay another season in the league. This time the Chechens are travelling a long way to Vladivostok. By winning Lokomotiv, Terek reaffirmed their midtable spot and now they are huge ten points ahead of the dangerous zone. As it seems they will have a calm finish of the season, aims are achieved and although the club mention UEFA Cup as an option, such ambitions seem exaggerated. There is no point in fighting for Europe, since it is hard to believe that UEFA would allow the games to be played at the stadium Grozny.

Luch didn’t play bad in Ramenskoje

We should give them credit for one thing we didn't have a chance to see often in previous seasons. Actually, Luch play good away, creating chances and although they rarely take points they are becoming more successful in scoring. They played good during the first half in Ramenskoje, but at the peak of their superiority they conceded goals as a punishment for missed chances. After that the team didn’t lose confidence, best player Buljiga reduced the score but they didn’t succeed in taking three points. But now, they have another chance, Terek are not so dangerous away, so Luch will certainly do anything to win the game. We will again see a real war in Vladivostok, raining season is over but anyway, the pitch is not great… Luch have beaten much stronger teams so Terek are in for a hard time.

Terek are much better at home

It is well-known that they, like Luch, take most of the points at home. Since Vjaceslav Grozny took over, the Chechens started taking points away; for example, they remained unbeaten against Moscow and Shinnik, but recent away games in Nalchik, Moscow and Sankt Petersburg showed that they are still much more dangerous at Bilihmanov. They travel relaxed, they will certainly try to take a point but the schedule will see them host bottom-placed rivals till the end of the season… The Chechens will stay in the elite after their promotion this summer.

Betting Verdict

We will bet on Luch, they lost in Grozny in the first part of the season, now it is time to pay the debts. This victory would help home side move away from the dangerous zone. The club from Vladivostok won’t have an easy schedule till the end, so it is clear that points in this match will be precious. That is why you should bet on Energiya and this is perhaps the best pick in the 20th round.

Our tip: Bet 8 on Home win
Odds 1.85 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers