Detroit vs Columbus Prediction 26 September 2026

    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
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    Are the players ready to showcase their best before the start of the season? In a friendly match taking place on 26 September at 23:00, teams Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets will clash. Below, we will try to analyze the teams' current form and provide our prediction for the outcome of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    Over the course of time, the teams have faced each other on ice 56 times. The home team has won 22 games, while the away team has won 30.

    The average total in head-to-head matches is 5.02. The team Detroit Red Wings has managed to score a total of 170 goals, while the team Columbus Blue Jackets has scored 163.

    The last encounter between the teams took place on 07 April 2026 and ended with a score of 3:4.

    Head-to-head statistics Detroit - Columbus

    39%
    22 Wins
    54%
    30 Wins
    26.09.26
    NHL Preseason
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    2
    4
    0
    2
    0
    1
    2
    1
    21.09.26
    NHL Preseason
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    07.04.26
    NHL
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    3
    4
    1
    1
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    05.12.25
    NHL
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    6
    5
    1
    0
    3
    3
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    0
    22.11.25
    NHL
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    4
    3
    0
    1
    1
    1
    2
    1
    1
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    Detroit Red Wings Team Overview

    To better understand the home team's capabilities, let's evaluate their performance over the last 10 official matches. During this period, the team Detroit Red Wings achieved 2 victories and suffered 8 defeats.

    In the previous 10 matches, the team scored a total of 29 goals. Thus, the average number of goals per game is 2.9 (at home - 3.8).

    Despite a well-executed defensive strategy, the players still made mistakes. Their average number of conceded goals is 4.5.

    Match Results: Detroit Red Wings

    26.09.26
    NHL Preseason
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    2
    4
    0
    2
    0
    1
    2
    1
    L
    24.09.26
    NHL Preseason
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    Buffalo Sabres
    Buffalo Sabres
    3
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0
    W
    22.09.26
    NHL Preseason
    Pittsburgh Penguins
    Pittsburgh Penguins
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    4
    7
    1
    1
    1
    2
    2
    4
    W
    21.09.26
    NHL Preseason
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    L
    15.04.26
    NHL
    Florida Panthers
    Florida Panthers
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    8
    1
    1
    0
    4
    1
    3
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    L
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    Columbus Blue Jackets Team Overview

    The upcoming friendly match will be held by the team Detroit Red Wings on foreign ice. Based on the results of the last 10 official matches, the team has 2 victories and 8 defeats.

    During the same period, the team managed to score 21 goals against their opponents. Their average goals scored is 2.1 (away - 2.5). As for the average number of conceded goals, it is 3.4.

    Match Results: Columbus Blue Jackets

    26.09.26
    NHL Preseason
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    2
    4
    0
    2
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    2
    1
    W
    24.09.26
    NHL Preseason
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Pittsburgh Penguins
    Pittsburgh Penguins
    4
    0
    1
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    W
    22.09.26
    NHL Preseason
    Buffalo Sabres
    Buffalo Sabres
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    5
    1
    0
    0
    3
    0
    2
    1
    L
    21.09.26
    NHL Preseason
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    W
    14.04.26
    NHL
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Washington Capitals
    Washington Capitals
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    1
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    1
    L
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    Prediction for the 1st period

    H2H:

    • Total encounters - 56;
    • First-period victories at home - home team: 7; away team: 11;
    • Average total goals in the first period: 1.64;
    • Today's home team averages 0.89 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.75.

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Detroit Red Wings have not lost (in regular time) in last 6 games (NHL Preseason).

    Detroit Red Wings will not lose
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    Published: 26/09/2026, 15:26
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    Betting Tips: Detroit Red Wings - Columbus Blue Jackets

    Columbus Blue Jackets have drawn the 1st period:
    columbus-blue-jacketsin 8 of last 9 away games (NHL Preseason).
    1st Period Draw
    +170
    Columbus Blue Jackets have lost (in regular time):
    columbus-blue-jacketsin last 5 away games (NHL Preseason).
    Detroit Red Wings to Win
    MyBookie
    +152
    Detroit Red Wings have not won the 2nd period:
    detroit-red-wingsin 7 of last 8 home games (NHL Preseason).
    2nd Period Columbus Blue Jackets will not lose
    -256
    Detroit Red Wings have not lost (in regular time):
    detroit-red-wingsin last 6 games (NHL Preseason).
    Detroit Red Wings will not lose
    MyBookie
    -208
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