Ottawa vs Pittsburgh Prediction 19 December 2025
🔊 In their upcoming NHL regular season matchup, Ottawa will host Pittsburgh. Both teams are currently mid-table, making every game crucial for solidifying their positions and playoff prospects. Considering the recent performances, the hosts can be seen as favorites, though it won't be an easy task. A prediction for this game is already available for you.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins:
- played 49 matches;
- at home ice 21 wins (including extra time), away - 28;
- scored goals: 141 against 162;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.76, 2nd - 2.12, 3rd - 2.02;
- average total of the match - 5.35.
The last time the sides met was on 30 March 2025 at the arena of the team Pittsburgh Penguins - the match score was 1:0.
Head-to-head statistics Ottawa - Pittsburgh
Ottawa Senators Team Overview
Ottawa are traditionally struggling in the regular season. The Senators have won 15 out of 32 games, securing just two victories in their last five outings while losing three times. Their average scoring is about 3 goals per game, with nearly as many conceded-3.25. On home ice, the team performs somewhat better: they average 2.93 goals scored and concede an average of two goals per game. Nevertheless, their main issue lies in their shaky defense, which could be a stumbling block against an attacking opponent.
Match Results: Ottawa Senators
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Overview
Pittsburgh are slightly better off, sitting ninth in the conference. Their recent outings haven't been favorable, with six consecutive defeats indicating a dip in form and a need to rethink their strategy ahead of the crucial clash with Ottawa. Despite these stats, it's worth noting the team's high scoring ability-averaging over three goals per game (3.22), although they concede nearly four. Interestingly, the team consistently scores first in the opening period. Will this trend continue against the Canadians? We'll see.
Match Results: Pittsburgh Penguins
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 49;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 9; for the visitors - 7;
- Average total in the first period: 1.76;
- Today's home team averages 0.78 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.98.
First Period Stats: Ottawa Senators (home) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- Number of wins: 4 (28.57%) vs 6 (42.86%);
- Number of losses: 4 (28.57%) vs 4 (28.57%);
- Number of draws: 6 (42.86%) vs 4 (28.57%).
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.79;
- Average goals conceded: 0.86 vs 0.71.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 6 vs 2;
- Average total in the first period: 1.9 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.7 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.7).
- Pittsburgh Penguins scored under 1.5 goals in the 1st period in 12 of last 13 games (NHL).
- Pittsburgh Penguins scored under 1.5 goals in the 1st period in 11 of last 12 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 49;
- Number of wins for the home team - 21, for the away team - 28.
- Pittsburgh Penguins have not lost (in regular time) in last 5 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.88, for the away team - 3.31;
- average total goals in H2H - 5.35;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 12 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 23 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 22 once.
Statistics: Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- average total in the tournament: 6.13 vs 6.09;
- average total goals scored: 3.16 vs 3.22;
- average total goals conceded: 3.25 vs 3.19;
- Ottawa Senators: average total at home in the tournament - 2.93;
- Pittsburgh Penguins: average total away in the tournament - 3.21;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3 (home - 2) vs 3.5 (away - 3.75).
- Ottawa Senators scored under 4.5 goals in 12 of last 14 games (NHL).
- Ottawa Senators scored under 4.5 goals in 7 of last 8 home games (NHL).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The game promises to be action-packed in front of both goals, thanks to the teams' high average scoring this season-around six goals combined per game. Ottawa's main strengths lie in maintaining control at home, focusing on quick flank attacks; their weakness is a vulnerable defense against counterattacks. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh relies on aggressive pressing from the very start of the match.Considering both teams' productivity, an intense shootout from the opening minutes is likely. Let's take a bit of a risk and bet on the total goals being over 5.5 for this game.
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