Prediction for Buffalo Sabres - Pittsburgh Penguins 18 January 2025

Hockey, NHL. 18 January 2025 at 03:00 the ice will be contested by Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins. Obviously, no one wants to concede, but there are many factors that will influence the match result. Just a strong desire for success is not enough. The hosts have faced challenging situations before, but the away team is also very experienced, so everything will depend on the form in which the opponents approach the upcoming match. So let's figure this out.

Head-to-Head Matches Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins have previously met on the ice, and we are ready to acquaint you with the past results. Taking the entire history of their head-to-head encounters into account, we observe that Buffalo Sabres claimed 15 victories, while Pittsburgh Penguins secured 32 wins. The last match took place on 17 October 2024 and concluded with a score of 6:5. Who will emerge stronger this time, and how many goals will the teams score?

Statistical Preview of Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins

Buffalo Sabres

Let's take a closer look at the history of the last ten matches of the home team, Buffalo Sabres. Over this period, Buffalo Sabres has 5 wins and 5 losses. Goals scored – 36. On average, the performance of Buffalo Sabres is as follows: goals scored – 3, and conceded – about 4 per game.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Unfortunately for the fans of the team Pittsburgh Penguins, the season is going extremely poorly for them. Let's take a look at the results together: the guests have accumulated 18 wins and 28 losses. The team faces numerous challenges both in terms of offensive efficiency and defense. The numbers speak for themselves: the guests have conceded 173 goals while scoring 137. Let's see how the underdog will perform in the upcoming confrontation.

Prediction for the match between Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins

To make a prediction for this match, it is crucial to consider the history of head-to-head meetings, as this information often allows you to choose the most reliable and accurate outcome. Although it may seem that everything is clear in this match even before the start, it is not entirely correct, as the result can be completely unpredictable. Our editorial team has prepared a forecast for the match, and the optimal option is: Individual total 1 over (2.5) with coefficient 1.52