Perth Thunder vs Melbourne Mustangs Prediction 8 August 2026

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    📡How will the teams cope with the opponent's high tempo? On 8 August at 08:00, an interesting confrontation will take place in the "Australian Ice Hockey League" tournament between the teams Perth Thunder and Melbourne Mustangs. The odds for each side are as follows - and , respectively. There is no clear favorite in the game, so in our forecast, we will try to determine which team deserves to win this match more.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Perth Thunder and Melbourne Mustangs:

    • played 23 matches;
    • at home ice 10 wins (including extra time), away - 12;
    • scored goals: 98 against 93;
    • average total of the 1st period - 2.48, 2nd - 2.65, 3rd - 3.13;
    • average total of the match - 8.22.

    The last time the sides met was on 26 April 2026 at the arena of the team Melbourne Mustangs - the match score was 2:7.

    Head-to-head statistics Perth Thunder - Melbourne Mustangs

    40%
    10 Wins
    56%
    14 Wins
    09.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
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    6
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    2
    08.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
    3
    4
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    3
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    26.04.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    2
    7
    1
    4
    1
    2
    0
    1
    25.04.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    5
    2
    2
    0
    3
    1
    0
    1
    29.08.25
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
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    Perth Thunder Team Overview

    🏆In the current season, Perth Thunder has participated in 23 matches, achieving the following results:

    • 15 wins,
    • 8 losses.

    📈This season, Perth Thunder has a win rate of 65%, with 35% of the games ending in defeat.

    📊The team's average total is 8.48, scoring 4.91 goals per match and conceding an average of 3.74 goals.

    🏒This season, Perth Thunder has scored 113 goals:

    • The team particularly excels in the 3 period, where 40.71% of all goals were scored.
    • At their home ice, the average goals scored is 4.62 per game.

    🥅And about defense, Perth Thunder has conceded 86 goals for the current season.

    • 2 period proved to be challenging, with 35.19% of all goals conceded during this time.
    • At home, the average number of goals conceded is 4.62 per game.

    Match Results: Perth Thunder

    23.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
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    L
    22.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    1
    5
    0
    1
    1
    1
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    3
    W
    16.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Newcastle North Stars
    Newcastle North Stars
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    6
    3
    2
    1
    4
    0
    0
    2
    L
    15.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Sydney Bears
    Sydney Bears
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    10
    5
    3
    1
    4
    1
    3
    3
    L
    09.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
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    Melbourne Mustangs Team Overview

    🏆In the ongoing season, Melbourne Mustangs has competed in 26 matches, achieving the following stats: 17 wins, 9 losses.

    📈This season, Melbourne Mustangs's win rate is 65%, with 35% of the games ending in defeat.

    📊The team's average score is 9.58, with 5.62 goals scored per match and conceding 4 on average.

    🏒So far, Melbourne Mustangs has managed to score 146 goals:

    • The 2 period has been particularly successful, with 36.99% of goals scored.
    • While away, the average goals scored is 5.92.

    🥅On the defensive end, Melbourne Mustangs has allowed 104 goals this season.

    • The 3 period has seen 35.42% of total goals conceded.
    • Compared to 3.69 goals in away games.

    Match Results: Melbourne Mustangs

    23.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Canberra Brave
    Canberra Brave
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    3
    0
    0
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    1
    1
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    W
    15.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    7
    1
    3
    1
    3
    0
    1
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    W
    09.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
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    6
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    W
    08.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
    3
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    W
    25.07.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
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    Prediction for the 1st period

    H2H:

    • Total encounters - 23;
    • First period wins at home for the hosts - 3; for the visitors - 3;
    • Average total in the first period: 2.48;
    • Today's home team averages 1.09 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 1.39.

    First Period Stats: Perth Thunder (home) vs Melbourne Mustangs (away)

    • Matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
    • Number of wins: 7 (53.85%) vs 7 (53.85%);
    • Number of losses: 2 (15.38%) vs 2 (15.38%);
    • Number of draws: 4 (30.77%) vs 4 (30.77%).
    • Average goals scored: 1.46 vs 1.92;
    • Average goals conceded: 1 vs 1.15.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 3 vs 7;
    • Number of losses: 2 vs 3;
    • Number of draws: 5 vs 0;
    • Average total in the first period: 2.6 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 1.3) vs 3.2 (scored - 2, conceded - 1.2).
    Trends
    • Under 3.5 goals in the 1st period in 6 of last 7 Perth Thunder games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: 1st Period, Total goals Under (3,5) (odds: 1.4)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • Number of encounters - 23;
    • Number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 12.

    Statistics: Perth Thunder vs Melbourne Mustangs

    • Number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 26;
    • Number of wins: 15 (65%) vs 17 (65%);
    • Number of losses: 8 (35%) vs 9 (35%);
    • Number of home wins in the tournament: 8;
    • Number of away wins in the tournament: 9.

    Last 10 matches:

    • Number of wins: 6 vs 9;
    • Number of losses: 4 vs 1;
    • Number of home wins: 2;
    • Number of away wins: 5.
    Trends
    • Melbourne Mustangs have not lost (in regular time) in last 7 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    • Melbourne Mustangs have not lost (in regular time) in last 5 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: Melbourne Mustangs will not lose (odds: 1.57)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H:

    • average total goals per match for the home team - 4.26, for the away team - 4.04;
    • average total goals in H2H - 8.22;
    • both teams scored in the 1st period - 9 once;
    • both teams scored in the 2nd period - 13 once;
    • both teams scored in the 3rd period - 13 once.

    Statistics: Perth Thunder vs Melbourne Mustangs

    • average total in the tournament: 8.48 vs 9.58;
    • average total goals scored: 4.91 vs 5.62;
    • average total goals conceded: 3.74 vs 4;
    • Perth Thunder: average total at home in the tournament - 4.62;
    • Melbourne Mustangs: average total away in the tournament - 5.92;
    • last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 4.2 (home - 3.4) vs 6.7 (away - 8).

    Trends
    • Melbourne Mustangs scored under 5.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Perth Thunder (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: Melbourne Mustangs Total goals Under (5,5) (odds: 1.35)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 3.5 goals in the 3rd period in 6 of last 7 Perth Thunder home games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    • Under 3.5 goals in the 3rd period in 8 of last 9 Melbourne Mustangs games (Australian Ice Hockey League).

    3rd Period, Total goals Under (3,5)
    Published: 06/08/2026, 08:26

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    Betting Tips: Perth Thunder - Melbourne Mustangs

    Melbourne Mustangs have won (in regular time):
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    melbourne-mustangsin last 5 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    Melbourne Mustangs Win
    +135
    Melbourne Mustangs have won the 1st period:
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    1st Period Melbourne Mustangs Win
    +155
    Melbourne Mustangs have won the 2nd period:
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    2nd Period Melbourne Mustangs Win
    +142
    Melbourne Mustangs have won the 3rd period:
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    3rd Period Melbourne Mustangs Win
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    Perth Thunder - Melbourne Mustangs Table position

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    3.
    Canberra Brave
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    302010152-10961
    5.
    Sydney Bears
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    6.
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    Perth Thunder
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    Melbourne Ice
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