Minnesota vs Winnipeg Prediction 16 January 2026
🔊 Minnesota and Winnipeg are set to face off in another NHL regular-season clash. For Winnipeg, this game presents an opportunity to break their nine-game road losing streak and try to climb up from the bottom of the standings. Meanwhile, Minnesota will be aiming to secure points to maintain their playoff position.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets:
- played 55 matches;
- at home ice 26 wins (including extra time), away - 29;
- scored goals: 149 against 163;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.76, 2nd - 1.67, 3rd - 2.07;
- average total of the match - 5.51.
The last time the sides met was on 28 December 2025 at the arena of the team Winnipeg Jets - the match score was 3:4.
Head-to-head statistics Minnesota - Winnipeg
Minnesota Wild Team Overview
Minnesota are showing inconsistent form, having won just 4 of their last 10 games. Their most recent outing ended in a defeat, extending their losing streak to two games. Despite this, they hold third place in the league, thanks to a strong start to the season. The team boasts solid scoring, averaging over three goals per game, but defensive issues see them conceding at a similar rate. The main weaknesses lie in their unstable defense and a tendency to lose focus when facing fast counter-attacking teams.
Match Results: Minnesota Wild
Winnipeg Jets Team Overview
Winnipeg are currently riding a three-game winning streak. They average about three goals per game, but their defense frequently falters, allowing them to concede around three goals or more. On the road, their performance struggles significantly, with just one win in their last ten away games.
Their recent head-to-head record against Minnesota isn't encouraging either, with only one victory in the last five meetings, and that win came in overtime. We believe Winnipeg will struggle to turn the stats in their favor this time as well.
Match Results: Winnipeg Jets
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 55;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 11; for the visitors - 9;
- Average total in the first period: 1.76;
- Today's home team averages 0.8 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.96.
First Period Stats: Minnesota Wild (home) vs Winnipeg Jets (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 22;
- Number of wins: 10 (41.67%) vs 7 (31.82%);
- Number of losses: 7 (29.17%) vs 9 (40.91%);
- Number of draws: 7 (29.17%) vs 6 (27.27%).
- Average goals scored: 0.96 vs 0.77;
- Average goals conceded: 0.79 vs 1.09.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average total in the first period: 1.7 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.8 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.6).
- Over 1.5 goals in the 1st period in last 5 Winnipeg Jets away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 55;
- Number of wins for the home team - 26, for the away team - 29.
- Winnipeg Jets have lost (in regular time) in 6 of last 7 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.71, for the away team - 2.96;
- average total goals in H2H - 5.51;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 14 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 16 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 24 once.
Statistics: Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets
- average total in the tournament: 5.55 vs 6;
- average total goals scored: 3.15 vs 3;
- average total goals conceded: 2.77 vs 3.16;
- Minnesota Wild: average total at home in the tournament - 3.17;
- Winnipeg Jets: average total away in the tournament - 2.59;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3.3 (home - 2.33) vs 3.2 (away - 2.67).
- Over 5.5 goals in 8 of last 9 Minnesota Wild games (NHL).
- Over 5.5 goals in last 7 Winnipeg Jets games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Minnesota aim to capitalize on their home advantage to defeat the clear underdogs and continue their push for a high playoff spot. The hosts' defense remains a vulnerable point, which could offer opportunities to the visitors, but it's unlikely that today's Wild will allow themselves to make mistakes. Let's take a bit of a gamble and bet on a regulation-time victory for the hosts in this game.
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