Los Angeles vs San Jose Prediction 8 January 2026
🔊 In the upcoming match, Los Angeles face off against San Jose. Both teams are currently in playoff positions, sitting in fourth and fifth place respectively, making this encounter crucial for improving their standings. Both clubs are striving to solidify their positions for a spot in the tournament's final stage.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks:
- played 62 matches;
- at home ice 27 wins (including extra time), away - 35;
- scored goals: 160 against 177;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.68, 2nd - 1.77, 3rd - 1.77;
- average total of the match - 5.16.
The last time the sides met was on 21 November 2025 at the arena of the team San Jose Sharks - the match score was 4:3.
Head-to-head statistics Los Angeles - San Jose
Los Angeles Kings Team Overview
The Los Angeles Kings are currently displaying inconsistent form, with two wins and three losses in their last five games. The team averages 2.71 goals per game but also concedes around 2.76 goals, indicating defensive issues. On home ice, their scoring slightly dips to 2.5 goals per game, with a similar number of goals conceded. A notable weakness for the team is their performance in the second period, where they often fail to capitalize on opportunities and concede more than usual. Interestingly, the Kings have been consistently strong against the Sharks at home, losing just one of their last seven home encounters.
Match Results: Los Angeles Kings
San Jose Sharks Team Overview
The San Jose Sharks are on a roll with four consecutive victories and six wins in their last ten games. The team is demonstrating strong offensive performance, averaging over three goals per game both at home and on the road (3.11). However, their high level of attacking play is offset by a significant number of goals conceded, with an average of 3.52 goals per game, and they allow even more on the road (3.74). The Sharks' main strength lies in their ability to transition quickly from defense to offense and effectively capitalize on counterattacks.
Match Results: San Jose Sharks
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 62;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 8; for the visitors - 14;
- Average total in the first period: 1.68;
- Today's home team averages 0.79 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.89.
First Period Stats: Los Angeles Kings (home) vs San Jose Sharks (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 19;
- Number of wins: 6 (30%) vs 5 (26.32%);
- Number of losses: 4 (20%) vs 6 (31.58%);
- Number of draws: 10 (50%) vs 8 (42.11%).
- Average goals scored: 0.7 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 1.32.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 2;
- Average total in the first period: 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6) vs 2.6 (scored - 1, conceded - 1.6).
- Over 1.5 goals in the 1st period in 6 of last 7 San Jose Sharks away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 62;
- Number of wins for the home team - 27, for the away team - 35.
- San Jose Sharks won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games against Los Angeles Kings (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.58, for the away team - 2.85;
- average total goals in H2H - 5.16;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 22 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 22 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 16 once.
Statistics: Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks
- average total in the tournament: 5.1 vs 6.38;
- average total goals scored: 2.71 vs 3.14;
- average total goals conceded: 2.76 vs 3.52;
- Los Angeles Kings: average total at home in the tournament - 2.5;
- San Jose Sharks: average total away in the tournament - 3.11;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.8 (home - 3.5) vs 4.2 (away - 4.75).
- Los Angeles Kings scored under 4.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against San Jose Sharks (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks promises an intriguing clash of two evenly matched teams. The visitors are likely to focus on an attacking style, while the hosts will aim to maintain control through puck possession. In their last head-to-head, the Kings edged out a 4-3 victory, suggesting another high-scoring affair could be on the cards tonight. Given the aggressive playstyle of both teams, the likelihood of a total over the line is quite high. We recommend betting on a total of over 5.5 goals for this game.No comments
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