Philadelphia vs Tampa Bay Prediction 13 January 2026
🔊 The Philadelphia Flyers and the Tampa Bay Lightning are set to clash on the ice in a high-stakes battle that could significantly impact their standings. The game will take place in Philadelphia, where the hosts aim to improve their position. Both teams have clear objectives: Philadelphia are looking to solidify their playoff spot, while Tampa Bay seek to strengthen their hold on third place. This matchup promises to be eventful, given the recent history between these teams.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning:
- played 43 matches;
- at home ice 13 wins (including extra time), away - 30;
- scored goals: 110 against 161;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.49, 2nd - 2.33, 3rd - 2.3;
- average total of the match - 6.09.
The last time the sides met was on 11 January 2026 at the arena of the team Philadelphia Flyers - the match score was 2:7.
Head-to-head statistics Philadelphia - Tampa Bay
Philadelphia Flyers Team Overview
The Philadelphia Flyers are in the hunt for a playoff spot, currently sitting in seventh place in the standings. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three losses in their last five games, highlighting some issues with maintaining consistent results. The team averages 3.07 goals scored per game while allowing an average of 2.95 goals against. They perform slightly better at home, where they score an average of 3.04 goals per game. One of their strengths is capitalizing on opportunities in the second period, as evidenced by their frequent scoring of more than 0.5 goals at home during this timeframe. However, their defense can sometimes falter, contributing to their recent instability in matches.
Match Results: Philadelphia Flyers
Tampa Bay Lightning Team Overview
The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their confident march through the championship, currently sitting in third place thanks to their impressive form. With five consecutive wins, the team is showcasing excellent performance at this stage of the season. They stand out for their high scoring ability, averaging an impressive 3.56 goals per game, with a particular emphasis on road games where they score around 4 goals. Their defense is equally strong, conceding just about 2.65 goals per game, proving its reliability even away from home, with only about 2.45 goals allowed. The offense comes out strong from the first whistle, often exceeding a total of one and a half goals in the first period when playing away.
Match Results: Tampa Bay Lightning
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 43;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 4; for the visitors - 11;
- Average total in the first period: 1.49;
- Today's home team averages 0.49 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 1.
First Period Stats: Philadelphia Flyers (home) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 22;
- Number of wins: 6 (26.09%) vs 13 (59.09%);
- Number of losses: 8 (34.78%) vs 5 (22.73%);
- Number of draws: 9 (39.13%) vs 4 (18.18%).
- Average goals scored: 0.87 vs 1.41;
- Average goals conceded: 0.87 vs 0.77.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 7;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 1;
- Average total in the first period: 1.5 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.7) vs 2.1 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.8).
- Over 1.5 goals in the 1st period in 7 of last 8 Tampa Bay Lightning away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 43;
- Number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 30.
- Philadelphia Flyers have not won (in regular time) in 10 of last 11 home games against Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL).
- Philadelphia Flyers have not won (in regular time) in 9 of last 10 games against Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL).
- Tampa Bay Lightning have not lost (in regular time) in last 9 games (NHL).
- Tampa Bay Lightning have not lost (in regular time) in last 8 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.56, for the away team - 3.74;
- average total goals in H2H - 6.09;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 10 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 15 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 19 once.
Statistics: Philadelphia Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- average total in the tournament: 5.67 vs 6.02;
- average total goals scored: 3.07 vs 3.56;
- average total goals conceded: 2.95 vs 2.65;
- Philadelphia Flyers: average total at home in the tournament - 3.04;
- Tampa Bay Lightning: average total away in the tournament - 4;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3.3 (home - 3.25) vs 4.7 (away - 5.4).
- Tampa Bay Lightning scored over 2.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games against Philadelphia Flyers (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We're anticipating an intense showdown between two teams with contrasting playing styles. Philadelphia bets on offensive hockey and dynamic actions in the second period at home, while Tampa Bay employs aggressive forechecking to dominate from the outset. However, we don't expect a high-scoring affair in this matchup. Midseason fatigue and overall weariness suggest a cautious approach. As both teams gear up for the playoffs, they might opt for a defensive strategy in such head-to-head encounters. We'll wager on a total under 5.5 goals.No comments
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