Nashville vs Carolina Prediction 18 December 2025
In their upcoming game, Nashville will face Carolina on home ice. The hosts are in for a challenge as they take on the Eastern Conference leaders. However, Nashville is eager to solidify their standing to steer clear of the relegation zone, so they approach each game with determination. Every point is crucial for them right now.
Head-to-head statistics Nashville - Carolina

Nashville Predators Team Overview
Nashville are delivering mixed results this season. In their last five games, they've secured three victories but suffered two defeats, indicating some inconsistency in their play. On average, they score about three goals per game at home, yet they concede nearly the same amount - 3.47 goals per match on their own ice. An interesting tidbit: Nashville consistently score more than 0.5 goals in the third period of their games, a trend that has persisted for ten consecutive matches.
Match Results: Nashville Predators

Carolina Hurricanes Team Overview
Carolina sit atop the standings thanks to their consistent performances and a four-game winning streak. The team capitalizes on their offensive opportunities, averaging over three goals per game both at home and on the road (3 and 3.2 respectively). Their defense is also holding strong, conceding an average of just about 2.6 goals away from home - one of the best records in the league right now.
Match Results: Carolina Hurricanes
Prediction for the 1st period
First Period Statistics: Nashville Predators (home) vs Carolina Hurricanes (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 15;
- Number of wins: 5 (29.41%) vs 5 (33.33%);
- Number of losses: 4 (23.53%) vs 5 (33.33%);
- Number of draws: 8 (47.06%) vs 5 (33.33%).
- Average total goals scored: 1.06 vs 0.93;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.94 vs 0.87.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 3;
- Average total for the first period: 2 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 1.2) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.8).
- Carolina Hurricanes have not won the 1st period in last 7 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 47;
- Number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 27.
- Carolina Hurricanes have not lost (in regular time) in 7 of last 8 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes
- average total in the tournament: 6.09 vs 5.88;
- average total goals scored: 2.88 vs 3.38;
- average total goals conceded: 3.47 vs 2.81;
- Nashville Predators: average total at home in the tournament - 3;
- Carolina Hurricanes: average total away in the tournament - 3.2;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 4 (home - 4.5) vs 3 (away - 3.5).
- Carolina Hurricanes scored over 2.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games (NHL).