Buffalo vs Anaheim Prediction 11 January 2026
🔊 The matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Anaheim Ducks promises to be an intense showdown on Buffalo's home ice. This game is part of the NHL regular season, with both teams sitting mid-table, eager to solidify their playoff positions. Buffalo are currently in 9th place, while Anaheim hold the 6th spot. This is a crucial game for both sides as they fight for a chance to participate in the tournament's final stages.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the official head-to-head statistics between the teams Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks:
- played in 33 matches;
- the home team has 17 wins (including overtime), while the away team has 16;
- goals scored: 96 against 90;
- average total of the match - 4.67.
The last time the sides met was on 26 February 2025 at the arena of the team Buffalo Sabres - match score 3:2.
Head-to-head statistics Buffalo - Anaheim
Buffalo Sabres Team Overview
The Buffalo Sabres are in excellent form, riding a four-game winning streak with just one loss in their last five outings. Their offensive firepower is impressive, averaging 3.7 goals per game while conceding only 2.2 goals over this stretch. At home, they continue to showcase solid play, scoring around 3.55 goals per game and holding opponents to about 2.7 goals allowed on home ice. One of Buffalo's strengths is their ability to capitalize on power plays and their solid defense, led by experienced defensemen.
Match Results: Buffalo Sabres
Anaheim Ducks Team Overview
The Anaheim Ducks are facing significant challenges, having lost their last five games in a row. They struggle to find their rhythm both offensively and defensively. Over the past ten games, they have secured just one win against nine defeats, with mediocre scoring performance: the team averages only 2.6 goals per game while conceding an average of 5.1 goals during the same stretch. Their away record is no better, as Anaheim allows nearly four goals per game on the road.
Match Results: Anaheim Ducks
Prediction for the 1st period
First Period Statistics: Buffalo Sabres (home) vs Anaheim Ducks (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 23;
- Number of wins: 7 (35%) vs 3 (13.04%);
- Number of losses: 6 (30%) vs 8 (34.78%);
- Number of draws: 7 (35%) vs 12 (52.17%).
- Average total goals scored: 1 vs 0.7;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.8 vs 1.13.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 7;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 1;
- Average total for the first period: 1.8 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 1) vs 2.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1.7).
- Under 2.5 goals in the 1st period in 11 of last 12 Buffalo Sabres home games against Anaheim Ducks (NHL).
- Under 2.5 goals in the 1st period in last 8 Buffalo Sabres games against Anaheim Ducks (NHL).
- Under 2.5 goals in the 1st period in 13 of last 15 Buffalo Sabres games (NHL).
- Under 2.5 goals in the 1st period in 6 of last 7 Buffalo Sabres home games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 33;
- Number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 16.
- Buffalo Sabres have not lost (in regular time) in 12 of last 13 games (NHL).
- Buffalo Sabres have not lost (in regular time) in 7 of last 8 home games (NHL).
- Anaheim Ducks have not won (in regular time) in last 8 games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks
- average total in the tournament: 6.1 vs 6.8;
- average total goals scored: 3.21 vs 3.34;
- average total goals conceded: 3.12 vs 3.7;
- Buffalo Sabres: average total at home in the tournament - 3.55;
- Anaheim Ducks: average total away in the tournament - 3.13;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3.7 (home - 4.25) vs 2.6 (away - 2.25).
- Buffalo Sabres scored under 3.5 goals in 10 of last 11 home games against Anaheim Ducks (NHL).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The upcoming clash between the Buffalo Sabres and the Anaheim Ducks is likely to unfold with a clear advantage for the home side, thanks to their excellent form and consistent offensive play against the struggling defense of the visiting Anaheim team. The total goals over 6.5 has been hit in two consecutive Buffalo games. We believe both teams will deliver an exciting performance once again. We're betting on the total over 6.5 in this matchup.
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