Melbourne Ice vs Brisbane Lightning Prediction 26 July 2026

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    🔊Within the Australian Ice Hockey League, an exhilarating match is set between the teams Melbourne Ice and Brisbane Lightning. The encounter is scheduled for 26 July at 04:00. Having analyzed the current state of the teams, we've inferred the most likely outcome of today's match. Let's delve into the key aspects of this prediction so you can be updated on all the trends.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Melbourne Ice and Brisbane Lightning:

    • played 12 matches;
    • at home ice 7 wins (including extra time), away - 5;
    • scored goals: 65 against 54;
    • average total of the 1st period - 3.25, 2nd - 3.17, 3rd - 3.33;
    • average total of the match - 9.75.

    The last time the sides met was on 26 April 2026 at the arena of the team Brisbane Lightning - the match score was 5:1.

    Head-to-head statistics Melbourne Ice - Brisbane Lightning

    62%
    8 Wins
    38%
    5 Wins
    26.07.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    10
    8
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    3
    5
    1
    3
    4
    26.04.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    5
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    2
    0
    25.04.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    9
    4
    3
    0
    2
    2
    4
    2
    03.08.25
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    10
    6
    2
    3
    3
    1
    5
    2
    22.06.25
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    5
    12
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    Melbourne Ice Team Overview

    🏆In the current season, Melbourne Ice has participated in 23 matches, achieving the following results:

    • 11 wins,
    • 12 losses.

    📈This season, Melbourne Ice has a win rate of 48%, with 52% of the games ending in defeat.

    📊The team's average total is 9.7, scoring 4.96 goals per match and conceding an average of 4.91 goals.

    🏒This season, Melbourne Ice has scored 114 goals:

    • The team particularly excels in the 3 period, where 39.47% of all goals were scored.
    • At their home ice, the average goals scored is 5.1 per game.

    🥅And about defense, Melbourne Ice has conceded 113 goals for the current season.

    • 3 period proved to be challenging, with 35% of all goals conceded during this time.
    • At home, the average number of goals conceded is 5.1 per game.

    Match Results: Melbourne Ice

    22.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    Canberra Brave
    Canberra Brave
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    3
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    1
    0
    0
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    0
    1
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    W
    16.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    10
    0
    4
    0
    2
    0
    4
    0
    W
    09.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Canberra Brave
    Canberra Brave
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    5
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    5
    0
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    08.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Canberra Brave
    Canberra Brave
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    5
    2
    3
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    L
    02.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    Sydney Bears
    Sydney Bears
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    Brisbane Lightning Team Overview

    🏆In the ongoing season, Brisbane Lightning has competed in 24 matches, achieving the following stats: 7 wins, 17 losses.

    📈This season, Brisbane Lightning's win rate is 30%, with 70% of the games ending in defeat.

    📊The team's average score is 12.13, with 5.3 goals scored per match and conceding 6.87 on average.

    🏒So far, Brisbane Lightning has managed to score 122 goals:

    • The 3 period has been particularly successful, with 39.34% of goals scored.
    • While away, the average goals scored is 4.4.

    🥅On the defensive end, Brisbane Lightning has allowed 158 goals this season.

    • The 3 period has seen 45.33% of total goals conceded.
    • Compared to 7.5 goals in away games.

    Match Results: Brisbane Lightning

    23.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    Sydney Ice Dogs
    5
    8
    2
    1
    3
    3
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    4
    L
    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
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    16.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Canberra Brave
    Canberra Brave
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    9
    4
    4
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    09.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    6
    7
    2
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    1
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    3
    4
    W
    08.08.26
    Australian Ice Hockey League
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
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    Prediction for the 1st period

    H2H:

    • Total encounters - 12;
    • First period wins at home for the hosts - 4; for the visitors - 2;
    • Average total in the first period: 3.25;
    • Today's home team averages 1.67 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 1.58.

    First Period Stats: Melbourne Ice (home) vs Brisbane Lightning (away)

    • Matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
    • Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 4 (40%);
    • Number of losses: 5 (50%) vs 6 (60%);
    • Number of draws: 5 (50%) vs 0 (0%).
    • Average goals scored: 1 vs 1.3;
    • Average goals conceded: 1.7 vs 1.8.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 2 vs 5;
    • Number of losses: 4 vs 4;
    • Number of draws: 4 vs 1;
    • Average total in the first period: 2.4 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 1.2) vs 3.7 (scored - 1.8, conceded - 1.9).
    Trends
    • Melbourne Ice have not won the 1st period in last 10 home games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    • Melbourne Ice have not won the 1st period in 8 of last 9 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: 1st Period Brisbane Lightning will not lose

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • Number of encounters - 12;
    • Number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 5.

    Statistics: Melbourne Ice vs Brisbane Lightning

    • Number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 24;
    • Number of wins: 11 (48%) vs 7 (30%);
    • Number of losses: 12 (52%) vs 16 (70%);
    • Number of home wins in the tournament: 4;
    • Number of away wins in the tournament: 1.

    Last 10 matches:

    • Number of wins: 7 vs 3;
    • Number of losses: 3 vs 7;
    • Number of home wins: 2;
    • Number of away wins: 0.
    Trends
    • Brisbane Lightning have lost (in regular time) in 11 of last 12 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    • Brisbane Lightning have lost (in regular time) in 8 of last 9 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    👉Prediction: Melbourne Ice Win (odds: 1.05)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Brisbane Lightning won with a +4.5 handicap in 12 of last 14 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).

    Brisbane Lightning Handicap (+4,5)
    Published: 25/07/2026, 13:26

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    Betting Tips: Melbourne Ice - Brisbane Lightning

    Brisbane Lightning have lost (in regular time):
    brisbane-lightningin 11 of last 12 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    brisbane-lightningin 8 of last 9 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    Melbourne Ice Win
    -2000
    Melbourne Ice have not lost the 2nd period:
    melbourne-icebrisbane-lightningin 10 of last 11 games against Brisbane Lightning (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    melbourne-icein 8 of last 9 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    2nd Period Melbourne Ice will not lose
    -1667
    Brisbane Lightning have not won (in regular time):
    brisbane-lightningin 12 of last 13 away games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    brisbane-lightningin 8 of last 9 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    Melbourne Ice will not lose
    -5000
    Melbourne Ice have not won the 1st period:
    melbourne-icein last 10 home games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    melbourne-icein 8 of last 9 games (Australian Ice Hockey League).
    1st Period Brisbane Lightning will not lose
    +160
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    Melbourne Ice - Brisbane Lightning Table position

    AIHL 2026
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    6.
    Perth Thunder
    Perth Thunder
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    7.
    Melbourne Ice
    Melbourne Ice
    301515150-14246
    8.
    Central Coast Rhinos
    Central Coast Rhinos
    301020125-17430
    9.
    Brisbane Lightning
    Brisbane Lightning
    30921166-21827
    10.
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    Adelaide Adrenaline
    3042684-16614