Winnipeg vs New Jersey Prediction 11 January 2026
πThe Winnipeg Jets will face off against the New Jersey Devils in the upcoming NHL round. Both teams are positioned in the lower part of the standings, making every point crucial. Winnipeg are eager to boost their home record, while New Jersey aim to secure a higher spot, steering clear of the relegation zone. This matchup promises to be intense, as both teams are motivated to climb the league table.
Head-to-Head
πReview of the statistics of official matches between the teams Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils:
- played 34 matches;
- at home ice 21 wins (including extra time), away - 11;
- scored goals: 107 against 75;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.38, 2nd - 2, 3rd - 1.85;
- average total of the match - 5.12.
The last time the sides met was on 29 March 2025 at the arena of the team Winnipeg Jets - the match score was 4:0.
Head-to-head statistics Winnipeg - New Jersey

Winnipeg Jets Team Overview
The Winnipeg Jets are currently going through a rough patch, having secured just one win in their last five outings. Recent games highlight their struggles both offensively and defensively. They average around 2.93 goals per game, with a slightly better performance at home, scoring 3.29 goals per match. Despite these figures, their defense remains a weak point, conceding an average of 3.14 goals per game (2.95 at home). Their strength lies in launching powerful attacks from the outset; however, discipline often lets them down, leading to unnecessary penalties and loss of position.
In contrast, they have had little trouble against New Jersey recently, winning three of their last four encounters.
Match Results: Winnipeg Jets

New Jersey Devils Team Overview
The New Jersey Devils have been displaying inconsistent form in recent games, currently on a three-game losing streak. Their road games have proven to be a real challenge, with a low average scoring rate of just 2.48 goals per game away from home. The team emphasizes counterattacking, which occasionally yields success against more aggressive opponents, but overall, it hasn't been effective in the long run. We anticipate that once again, the visitors will struggle to deliver a commendable performance against the home team.Β
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 34;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 7; for the visitors - 3;
- Average total in the first period: 1.38;
- Today's home team averages 0.79 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.59.
First Period Stats: Winnipeg Jets (home) vs New Jersey Devils (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 23;
- Number of wins: 9 (42.86%) vs 6 (26.09%);
- Number of losses: 4 (19.05%) vs 14 (60.87%);
- Number of draws: 8 (38.1%) vs 3 (13.04%).
- Average goals scored: 1.1 vs 0.61;
- Average goals conceded: 0.62 vs 1.17.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 1;
- Average total in the first period: 1.9 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.9).
- Winnipeg Jets have not lost the 1st period in last 8 games against New Jersey Devils (NHL).
- Winnipeg Jets have not lost the 1st period in 7 of last 8 home games against New Jersey Devils (NHL).
- Winnipeg Jets have not lost the 1st period in 7 of last 8 games (NHL).
- New Jersey Devils have not won the 1st period in 8 of last 9 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 34;
- Number of wins for the home team - 21, for the away team - 11.
- Winnipeg Jets have not lost (in regular time) in last 8 home games against New Jersey Devils (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 3.15, for the away team - 2.21;
- average total goals in H2H - 5.12;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 9 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 12 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 12 once.
Statistics: Winnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils
- average total in the tournament: 5.91 vs 5.52;
- average total goals scored: 2.93 vs 2.61;
- average total goals conceded: 3.14 vs 3.11;
- Winnipeg Jets: average total at home in the tournament - 3.29;
- New Jersey Devils: average total away in the tournament - 2.48;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.8 (home - 3) vs 1.6 (away - 1.17).
- Winnipeg Jets scored over 2.5 goals in 7 of last 8 home games against New Jersey Devils (NHL).
β Editorial Prediction
Both teams have been inconsistent: Winnipeg struggle both offensively and defensively; New Jersey face similar issues, particularly in away games where they often fall short in all aspects. Based on the trends from their past games, an open contest with plenty of scoring opportunities is expected. However, we lean towards the home team, predicting that Winnipeg will secure a victory in regulation time.