Chicago vs Vegas Prediction 5 January 2026
🔊 In the upcoming NHL matchup, Chicago are set to host Vegas on their home ice. For the hosts, this is an opportunity to break their losing streak and climb higher in the standings, while the visitors aim to solidify their position among the leaders for a more favorable playoff spot. This clash promises to be intriguing, given the current form of the teams and their head-to-head statistics.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Chicago Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights:
- played 27 matches;
- at home ice 7 wins (including extra time), away - 20;
- scored goals: 72 against 100;
- average total of the 1st period - 2.04, 2nd - 2.07, 3rd - 2.04;
- average total of the match - 6.07.
The last time the sides met was on 03 December 2025 at the arena of the team Vegas Golden Knights - the match score was 4:3.
Head-to-head statistics Chicago - Vegas

Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
The Chicago Blackhawks are experiencing a season of mixed fortunes, currently sitting 14th in the standings. Their recent form has been less than stellar, with the team securing victory in just three of their last ten games. Offensively, they're struggling, averaging only 2.4 goals per game. Defensively, they're conceding more, allowing an average of 3.8 goals per game.
The defense remains a weak link for the squad. On home ice, Chicago continues to face challenges, with an average scoring rate of just 2.7 goals per game and similar defensive issues. However, the team has the potential to surprise, often displaying a fighting spirit at home that can unsettle top clubs. In their last matchup against Vegas, both teams delivered an exciting game, ending 3-5 in favor of Vegas. Will they repeat that performance?
Match Results: Chicago Blackhawks

Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
Vegas are currently fifth in the conference, having faced disappointment with four consecutive losses. Despite this, they've maintained a decent offensive performance, averaging over three goals per game. Now, they have a chance for redemption: Vegas have defeated Chicago in four of their last five head-to-head encounters. We believe they can regroup and deliver a solid hockey performance this time around.
In their previous game, Vegas fell short on the road against St. Louis, losing 3-4. The team displayed strong play but struggled with penalties and lapses in concentration. This could pose a significant challenge in the upcoming match as well.
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 27;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 5; for the visitors - 3;
- Average total in the first period: 2.04;
- Today's home team averages 0.89 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 1.15.
First Period Stats: Chicago Blackhawks (home) vs Vegas Golden Knights (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 19;
- Number of wins: 6 (30%) vs 6 (31.58%);
- Number of losses: 5 (25%) vs 6 (31.58%);
- Number of draws: 9 (45%) vs 7 (36.84%).
- Average goals scored: 0.6 vs 0.89;
- Average goals conceded: 0.7 vs 1.05.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 1 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 3;
- Average total in the first period: 2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 1.4) vs 2.4 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 1.3).
- Chicago Blackhawks scored over 0.5 goals in the 1st period in 7 of last 8 games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).
- Chicago Blackhawks scored over 0.5 goals in the 1st period in 6 of last 7 home games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 27;
- Number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 20.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.67, for the away team - 3.7;
- average total goals in H2H - 6.07;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 13 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 12 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 13 once.
Statistics: Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights
- average total in the tournament: 5.78 vs 5.9;
- average total goals scored: 2.8 vs 3.13;
- average total goals conceded: 3.22 vs 3.15;
- Chicago Blackhawks: average total at home in the tournament - 2.7;
- Vegas Golden Knights: average total away in the tournament - 2.89;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.4 (home - 2) vs 3.2 (away - 3).
- Over 5.5 goals in 6 of last 7 Chicago Blackhawks games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).
- Over 5.5 goals in last 7 Vegas Golden Knights games (NHL).