Seattle vs Washington Prediction 28 January 2026
📣 The upcoming clash promises an icy showdown between Seattle and Washington. Both teams currently find themselves outside the playoff picture: the hosts sit in tenth place in the West, while the visitors hold the twelfth spot in the East. There's no doubt that every point in January is crucial for both teams as they aim to break into the top eight.
Head-to-Head
📊 Head-to-head statistics between Seattle and Washington:
- They have faced off in 9 matches;
- The home team has secured 3 victories (including overtime), while the visitors have claimed 6 wins;
- Goals scored: 19 for the home side, 27 for the visitors;
- Average total goals per match is 5.
The last encounter took place on 21 October 2025 at Washington's arena, with the final score being 4-1.
Head-to-head statistics Seattle - Washington
Seattle Kraken Team Overview
Seattle have secured 23 wins from 51 games. The Kraken's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings, highlighting some challenges in maintaining a steady level of play. The team averages 2.8 goals per game while conceding an average of 3.02, indicating a need for stronger defensive efforts. A notable strength is their ability to consistently find the net in the second period, a trend observed over the past eight games. Currently, forward Myers and goaltender Murray are on the injury list, but all key players are fit and ready to face the Capitals.
Match Results: Seattle Kraken
Washington Capitals Team Overview
Washington have secured 25 victories out of 53 games. In their last five outings, Ovechkin and his squad managed just one win, casting doubt on the Capitals' ability to maintain a high tempo until the final buzzer. The team averages 3.21 goals per game but concedes nearly as many, around three goals. This defensive pressure forces the offense to give their all. Interestingly, Washington often shows early aggression on the road, frequently scoring first in the opening period. Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois remains on the injured list but is close to returning, while players like Wilson, Roy, and Sandin are questionable ahead of the upcoming clash with Seattle.
Match Results: Washington Capitals
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 9;
- First-period wins at home - 1; for visitors - 0;
- Average first-period total: 1.22;
- Today's home team averages 0.78 goals, visitors - 0.44.
First Period Stats: Seattle Kraken (home) vs Washington Capitals (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- Wins: 4 (15.38%) vs 9 (34.62%);
- Losses: 10 (38.46%) vs 6 (23.08%);
- Draws: 12 (46.15%) vs 11 (42.31%).
- Average goals scored: 0.65 vs 1.12;
- Average goals conceded: 0.92 vs 0.81.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 0 vs 1;
- Losses: 6 vs 4;
- Draws: 4 vs 5;
- Average first-period total: 2.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 1.5) vs 1.7 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.9).
- The first-period total over 1.5 goals occurred in 10 of Seattle's last 11 games.
- The first-period total over 1.5 goals occurred in 7 of Washington's last 8 away games.
Total Prediction
Statistics: Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals
- average tournament total: 5.53 vs 6.02;
- average goals scored: 2.8 vs 3.21;
- average goals conceded: 3.02 vs 3;
- Seattle Kraken: average home total in the tournament - 2.77;
- Washington Capitals: average away total in the tournament - 3.19;
- last 10 games (average goals scored): 2.8 (home - 3) vs 2.8 (away - 3.33).
- Seattle scores fewer than 3.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings with Washington.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have secured three wins and suffered seven losses in their last ten games, highlighting their inconsistency. A crucial factor could be Seattle's ability to consistently score in the second period - this aspect might prove pivotal against Washington. The Capitals continue to struggle defensively, conceding an average of three goals per game, which raises doubts about their resilience against Beniers and company. Considering Washington have failed to win in regulation in 7 of their last 8 matches, and with the potential absence of Wilson and Sandin on Tuesday, we suggest a bet on Seattle's double chance (1X).No comments
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