Perth Thunder vs Melbourne Mustangs Prediction 9 August 2026

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    🔊Within the Australian Ice Hockey League, an exhilarating match is set between the teams Perth Thunder and Melbourne Mustangs. The encounter is scheduled for 9 August at 08:00. Having analyzed the current state of the teams, we've inferred the most likely outcome of today's match. Let's delve into the key aspects of this prediction so you can be updated on all the trends.

    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 08 August 2026 at the arena of the team Perth Thunder - 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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    08.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
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    26.04.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
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    7
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    25.04.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
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    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 24 matches, achieving the following results:

    • 15 wins,
    • 9 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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    22.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
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    W
    16.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Newcastle North Stars
    Newcastle North Stars
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
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    L
    15.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Sydney Bears
    Sydney Bears
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
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    09.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
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    Melbourne Mustangs
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    Melbourne Mustangs Team Overview

    🏆In the ongoing season, Melbourne Mustangs has competed in 27 matches, achieving the following stats: 18 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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    W
    15.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Adelaide Adrenaline
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    W
    09.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
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    08.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    Melbourne Mustangs
    Melbourne Mustangs
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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
    • Perth Thunder have not won the 1st period in 8 of last 9 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    • Perth Thunder have not won the 1st period in last 5 home games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    • Melbourne Mustangs have not lost the 1st period in 14 of last 16 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    • Melbourne Mustangs have not lost the 1st period in last 7 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: 1st Period Melbourne Mustangs will not lose

    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: 24 vs 27;
    • 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 won (in regular time) in last 8 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    • Melbourne Mustangs have won (in regular time) in last 6 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: Melbourne Mustangs Win (odds: 2.1)

    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
    • Perth Thunder scored under 4.5 goals in last 8 home games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: Perth Thunder Total goals Under (4,5) (odds: 1.56)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Perth Thunder have not won (in regular time) in last 5 home games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    • Melbourne Mustangs have not lost (in regular time) in last 8 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    • Melbourne Mustangs have not lost (in regular time) in last 6 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).

    Melbourne Mustangs will not lose
    Published: 08/08/2026, 13:26

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    Betting Tips: Perth Thunder - Melbourne Mustangs

    Melbourne Mustangs have won (in regular time):
    melbourne-mustangsin last 8 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    melbourne-mustangsin last 6 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    Melbourne Mustangs Win
    +110
    Melbourne Mustangs have won the 1st period:
    melbourne-mustangsin last 7 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    1st Period Melbourne Mustangs Win
    +120
    Melbourne Mustangs have won the 2nd period:
    melbourne-mustangsin 6 of last 7 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    2nd Period Melbourne Mustangs Win
    +114
    Perth Thunder have won the 2nd period:
    perth-thundermelbourne-mustangsin 7 of last 8 home games against Melbourne Mustangs (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    2nd Period Perth Thunder Win
    +175
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    Perth Thunder - Melbourne Mustangs Table position

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