Sydney Ice Dogs vs Central Coast Rhinos Prediction 18 July 2026

    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
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    📢How will the teams use shifts to maintain a high pace of play? Rotations play an important role in hockey, and their proper use will bring the teams Sydney Ice Dogs and Central Coast Rhinos closer to victory in the match, which will take place on 18 July at 07:00 as part of the "Australian Ice Hockey League" tournament. The bookmakers have set the following odds for the teams to win - and , with the team Sydney Ice Dogs being the favorite.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Sydney Ice Dogs and Central Coast Rhinos:

    • played 7 matches;
    • at home ice 6 wins (including extra time), away - 1;
    • scored goals: 51 against 32;
    • average total of the 1st period - 2.57, 2nd - 4.57, 3rd - 4.71;
    • average total of the match - 11.86.

    The last time the sides met was on 30 May 2026 at the arena of the team Central Coast Rhinos - the match score was 5:11.

    Head-to-head statistics Sydney Ice Dogs - Central Coast Rhinos

    78%
    7 Wins
    22%
    2 Wins
    16.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    2
    9
    1
    3
    1
    2
    0
    4
    18.07.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    2
    5
    1
    1
    1
    3
    0
    1
    30.05.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    5
    11
    0
    3
    1
    3
    4
    5
    03.05.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    3
    6
    1
    0
    1
    3
    1
    3
    10.08.24
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    5
    9
    1
    1
    3
    5
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    Sydney Ice Dogs Team Overview

    🏆In the current season, Sydney Ice Dogs has participated in 19 matches, achieving the following results:

    • 11 wins,
    • 8 losses.

    📈This season, Sydney Ice Dogs has a win rate of 58%, with 42% of the games ending in defeat.

    📊The team's average total is 9.74, scoring 5.21 goals per match and conceding an average of 4.63 goals.

    🏒This season, Sydney Ice Dogs has scored 99 goals:

    • The team particularly excels in the 1 period, where 37.37% of all goals were scored.
    • At their home ice, the average goals scored is 4.42 per game.

    🥅And about defense, Sydney Ice Dogs has conceded 88 goals for the current season.

    • 1 period proved to be challenging, with 37.93% of all goals conceded during this time.
    • At home, the average number of goals conceded is 4.42 per game.

    Match Results: Sydney Ice Dogs

    29.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Newcastle North Stars
    Newcastle North Stars
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    10
    1
    0
    1
    7
    0
    3
    0
    L
    28.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    4
    7
    2
    2
    0
    3
    2
    2
    W
    23.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    5
    8
    2
    1
    3
    3
    0
    4
    W
    22.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    10
    13
    2
    5
    4
    5
    4
    3
    W
    16.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    2
    9
    1
    3
    1
    2
    0
    4
    W
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    Central Coast Rhinos Team Overview

    🏆In the ongoing season, Central Coast Rhinos has competed in 23 matches, achieving the following stats: 9 wins, 14 losses.

    📈This season, Central Coast Rhinos's win rate is 39%, with 61% of the games ending in defeat.

    📊The team's average score is 10.35, with 4.43 goals scored per match and conceding 5.96 on average.

    🏒So far, Central Coast Rhinos has managed to score 102 goals:

    • The 3 period has been particularly successful, with 47.06% of goals scored.
    • While away, the average goals scored is 4.42.

    🥅On the defensive end, Central Coast Rhinos has allowed 137 goals this season.

    • The 3 period has seen 39.19% of total goals conceded.
    • Compared to 6.17 goals in away games.

    Match Results: Central Coast Rhinos

    22.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Newcastle North Stars
    Newcastle North Stars
    2
    3
    0
    0
    2
    1
    0
    2
    L
    16.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    2
    9
    1
    3
    1
    2
    0
    4
    L
    09.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Sydney Bears
    Sydney Bears
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    4
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    3
    0
    L
    02.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Canberra Brave
    Canberra Brave
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    6
    3
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    1
    L
    01.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Canberra Brave
    Canberra Brave
    3
    6
    2
    1
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    4
    1
    1
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    Prediction for the 1st period

    H2H:

    • Total encounters - 7;
    • First period wins at home for the hosts - 1; for the visitors - 1;
    • Average total in the first period: 2.57;
    • Today's home team averages 1.57 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 1.

    First Period Stats: Sydney Ice Dogs (home) vs Central Coast Rhinos (away)

    • Matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
    • Number of wins: 4 (33.33%) vs 5 (41.67%);
    • Number of losses: 5 (41.67%) vs 7 (58.33%);
    • Number of draws: 3 (25%) vs 0 (0%).
    • Average goals scored: 1.92 vs 1.42;
    • Average goals conceded: 1.83 vs 1.83.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 1 vs 4;
    • Number of losses: 6 vs 5;
    • Number of draws: 3 vs 1;
    • Average total in the first period: 3.8 (scored - 1.7, conceded - 2.1) vs 4 (scored - 1.7, conceded - 2.3).
    Trends
    • Under 3.5 goals in the 1st period in last 5 Sydney Ice Dogs games against Central Coast Rhinos (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: 1st Period, Total goals Under (3,5) (odds: 1.55)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • Number of encounters - 7;
    • Number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 1.

    Statistics: Sydney Ice Dogs vs Central Coast Rhinos

    • Number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 23;
    • Number of wins: 11 (58%) vs 9 (39%);
    • Number of losses: 8 (42%) vs 14 (61%);
    • Number of home wins in the tournament: 6;
    • Number of away wins in the tournament: 4.

    Last 10 matches:

    • Number of wins: 4 vs 2;
    • Number of losses: 6 vs 8;
    • Number of home wins: 2;
    • Number of away wins: 1.
    Trends
    • Sydney Ice Dogs won with a -1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games against Central Coast Rhinos (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: Sydney Ice Dogs Handicap (-1,5) (odds: 1.77)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H:

    • average total goals per match for the home team - 7.29, for the away team - 4.57;
    • average total goals in H2H - 11.86;
    • both teams scored in the 1st period - 3 once;
    • both teams scored in the 2nd period - 6 once;
    • both teams scored in the 3rd period - 6 once.

    Statistics: Sydney Ice Dogs vs Central Coast Rhinos

    • average total in the tournament: 9.74 vs 10.35;
    • average total goals scored: 5.21 vs 4.43;
    • average total goals conceded: 4.63 vs 5.96;
    • Sydney Ice Dogs: average total at home in the tournament - 4.42;
    • Central Coast Rhinos: average total away in the tournament - 4.42;
    • last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 5 (home - 4.86) vs 4.9 (away - 5.5).

    Trends
    • Central Coast Rhinos scored over 3.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Sydney Ice Dogs (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: Central Coast Rhinos Total goals Over (3,5) (odds: 1.48)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Sydney Ice Dogs won with a -1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games against Central Coast Rhinos (Australian Ice Hockey League).

    Sydney Ice Dogs Handicap (-1,5)
    Published: 16/07/2026, 07:26

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    Betting Tips: Sydney Ice Dogs - Central Coast Rhinos

    Sydney Ice Dogs have won (in regular time):
    sydney-ice-dogscentral-coast-rhinosin 6 of last 7 games against Central Coast Rhinos (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    Central Coast Rhinos have lost (in regular time):
    central-coast-rhinosin 6 of last 7 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    Sydney Ice Dogs Win
    -172
    Sydney Ice Dogs have not won the 1st period:
    sydney-ice-dogsin 9 of last 10 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    sydney-ice-dogsin 6 of last 7 home games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    1st Period Central Coast Rhinos will not lose
    -118
    Central Coast Rhinos have not won (in regular time):
    central-coast-rhinosin 7 of last 8 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    Sydney Ice Dogs will not lose
    -400
    Sydney Ice Dogs have not won the 2nd period:
    sydney-ice-dogsin 8 of last 9 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    sydney-ice-dogsin last 6 home games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    2nd Period Central Coast Rhinos will not lose
    -120
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    Sydney Ice Dogs - Central Coast Rhinos Table position

    AIHL 2026
    gWLPPForm
    3.
    Canberra Brave
    Canberra Brave
    302010152-10961
    4.
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    301713155-14051
    5.
    Sydney Bears
    Sydney Bears
    301614140-13648
    7.
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    301515150-14246
    8.
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    301020125-17430
    9.
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    30921166-21827