Ottawa vs Winnipeg Prediction 4 January 2026
🔊 The Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets are set to face off in another regular season clash. Both teams currently sit near the bottom of the standings, occupying the 15th and 16th spots respectively, making this match crucial for improving their positions. For both squads, this game presents an opportunity to earn much-needed points and break away from the lower tier, adding significant stakes to this battle.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets:
- played 45 matches;
- at home ice 21 wins (including extra time), away - 24;
- scored goals: 126 against 139;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.64, 2nd - 2.07, 3rd - 2;
- average total of the match - 5.71.
The last time the sides met was on 16 December 2025 at the arena of the team Winnipeg Jets - the match score was 2:3.
Head-to-head statistics Ottawa - Winnipeg
Ottawa Senators Team Overview
Ottawa have shown rather inconsistent form over their last five games, with two wins and three losses. Despite recent setbacks, the team still holds a good chance for success in this matchup thanks to their attacking play, averaging 3.31 goals per game. However, defensive issues remain a concern, as they concede an average of 3.26 goals per game.
One of Ottawa's key strengths is their performance in the second period, where they consistently boost their scoring to over one and a half goals per period for the past eleven games straight. It's worth noting that the coaching staff has recently put significant effort into improving player discipline on the ice, which could heavily impact the outcome of the upcoming game.
Match Results: Ottawa Senators
Winnipeg Jets Team Overview
The Winnipeg Jets are enduring a tough stretch, having suffered eight consecutive losses, showing poor form both at home and on the road. Over their last ten games, they have managed just one win against nine defeats, averaging only 2.5 goals per game while conceding around 3.3 goals per match. Given these results, it's crucial to note Winnipeg's trend of failing to secure regulation-time victories on the road, achieving this just once in their last thirteen games.
However, they have fared better against Ottawa, securing two wins in their last three encounters. Their away performance against Ottawa also stands strong, with two victories out of three.
Match Results: Winnipeg Jets
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 7; for the visitors - 8;
- Average total in the first period: 1.64;
- Today's home team averages 0.8 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.84.
First Period Stats: Ottawa Senators (home) vs Winnipeg Jets (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 21;
- Number of wins: 6 (31.58%) vs 7 (33.33%);
- Number of losses: 6 (31.58%) vs 9 (42.86%);
- Number of draws: 7 (36.84%) vs 5 (23.81%).
- Average goals scored: 0.89 vs 0.76;
- Average goals conceded: 0.84 vs 1.1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average total in the first period: 1.9 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.7 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1).
- Winnipeg Jets scored under 1.5 goals in the 1st period in 7 of last 8 games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 45;
- Number of wins for the home team - 21, for the away team - 24.
- Winnipeg Jets have not won (in regular time) in 12 of last 13 away games (NHL).
- Winnipeg Jets have not won (in regular time) in last 8 games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.8, for the away team - 3.09;
- average total goals in H2H - 5.71;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 16 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 19 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 19 once.
Statistics: Ottawa Senators vs Winnipeg Jets
- average total in the tournament: 6.31 vs 5.87;
- average total goals scored: 3.31 vs 2.9;
- average total goals conceded: 3.26 vs 3.13;
- Ottawa Senators: average total at home in the tournament - 3.05;
- Winnipeg Jets: average total away in the tournament - 2.62;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3.9 (home - 3.4) vs 2.5 (away - 2.2).
- Winnipeg Jets scored under 3.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The game promises to be intense as both teams aim to climb the standings after a string of setbacks. Given the current form of the Ottawa Senators, we can expect them to focus their efforts in the second period to maximize their offensive potential against the inconsistent Winnipeg Jets. Considering the overall team statistics and their recent performances with fluctuating outcomes, betting on a total under 5.5 goals seems like a logical choice for this matchup.
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Betting Tips: Ottawa Senators - Winnipeg Jets
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