Ottawa vs Vegas Prediction 25 January 2026
🔊 We are in for an exciting matchup as Ottawa face off against Vegas. This game holds significant importance for both teams: Ottawa are eager to climb out of the lower part of the standings, while Vegas are fighting for the top spot and looking to solidify their position at the top of the division. We've prepared a prediction for you, and soon we'll find out the outcome of this intriguing game.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Ottawa Senators and Vegas Golden Knights:
- played 15 matches;
- at home ice 3 wins (including extra time), away - 12;
- scored goals: 43 against 61;
- average total of the 1st period - 2.13, 2nd - 2.27, 3rd - 2.33;
- average total of the match - 6.67.
The last time the sides met was on 27 November 2025 at the arena of the team Vegas Golden Knights - the match score was 3:4.
Head-to-head statistics Ottawa - Vegas
Ottawa Senators Team Overview
Ottawa have been inconsistent this season. The team can challenge their opponents, but they make numerous defensive errors and often concede many goals, averaging four per game. The Senators boast talent and stars in attack, like Tkachuk, who can create dangerous opportunities, but the team lacks consistency overall: they might thrash an opponent in one game only to suffer a heavy defeat in the next.
In head-to-head matchups against strong teams like Vegas, Ottawa struggle to maintain the pace and dominate throughout the game. However, these matchups often result in high-scoring affairs. In four out of their last five games, the teams have surpassed the total goal line of 5.5. We believe this trend might continue.
Match Results: Ottawa Senators
Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
Vegas are showcasing one of the strongest performances in the league. The team confidently executes in attack, effectively capitalizes on power plays, and knows how to seize their opportunities. On average, the "Knights" score 3-5 goals per game, having netted a total of 170 goals this season. Specifically against Ottawa, they have been prolific, surpassing their individual total of over 2.5 goals in seven consecutive games.
We anticipate that this trend will continue in the upcoming match, with the visitors likely to fully display their attacking prowess. Ottawa have appeared disorganized in recent games, and Vegas are likely to take advantage of this.
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors - 6;
- Average total in the first period: 2.13;
- Today's home team averages 0.87 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 1.27.
First Period Stats: Ottawa Senators (home) vs Vegas Golden Knights (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- Number of wins: 7 (28%) vs 8 (32%);
- Number of losses: 9 (36%) vs 8 (32%);
- Number of draws: 9 (36%) vs 9 (36%).
- Average goals scored: 0.84 vs 0.88;
- Average goals conceded: 1.04 vs 1.04.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 5 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 2;
- Average total in the first period: 2.6 (scored - 1.4, conceded - 1.2) vs 2 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1.3).
- Over 1.5 goals in the 1st period in last 13 Ottawa Senators games (NHL).
- Over 1.5 goals in the 1st period in last 7 Ottawa Senators home games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 15;
- Number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 12.
- Ottawa Senators have not won (in regular time) in last 13 games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).
- Ottawa Senators have not won (in regular time) in last 7 home games against Vegas Golden Knights (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.87, for the away team - 4.07;
- average total goals in H2H - 6.67;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 7 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 8 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 8 once.
Statistics: Ottawa Senators vs Vegas Golden Knights
- average total in the tournament: 6.43 vs 6.1;
- average total goals scored: 3.27 vs 3.4;
- average total goals conceded: 3.39 vs 3.08;
- Ottawa Senators: average total at home in the tournament - 3;
- Vegas Golden Knights: average total away in the tournament - 3.2;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3.1 (home - 2.5) vs 4.6 (away - 4.6).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored over 2.5 goals in last 7 away games against Ottawa Senators (NHL).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored over 2.5 goals in 13 of last 14 away games (NHL).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored over 2.5 goals in 9 of last 10 games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams play high-scoring hockey and have posted impressive stats this season. The visitors excel with an aggressive offense, boasting a high conversion rate. The hosts also deliver strong offensive performances but struggle with a shaky defense, which has been a hindrance throughout the season. Considering recent trends, we can anticipate an active start from both sides, and the likely fast pace of the game could result in a high-scoring affair. We'll go with the total combined goals over 6.5 for this game.
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