Straubing wants revenge after last defeat against the Adler
The hot phase begins for the Adler! The end of the main round is drawing ever closer and the direct playoff places are within reach. However, Mannheim must not allow themselves any more unnecessary slip-ups if they are to make the play-offs, as the Eagles are still six points off the top six in the German Ice Hockey League in eighth place
The third-placed Straubing Tigers are more firmly established in the coveted top six. However, an eight-point cushion to the Wild Wings in seventh place is not yet enough to plan with a guaranteed place in the playoff quarter-finals and focus solely on chasing the DEL top duo.
The probability of success for a Straubing Tigers vs. Adler Mannheim prediction that Straubing will win in regulation time on Sunday at 4:30 pm is rated by the reputable bookmaker at around 54.6 percent!
Straubing Tigers – statistics & current form
With a win against Mannheim, the Straubing Tigers have the chance to put pressure on the DEL’s top duo in third place. In the Bavarian derby against EHC Munich, this plan failed recently. Instead, the fans were able to enjoy plenty of goals. Straubing took the lead three times before the first two periods were even over.
Each time, however, the defending champions from Munich had a suitable answer at the ready and equalized the deficit. In the end, the Tigers suffered a 6:4 away defeat on the scoreboard. The Straubing team gave their fans an entertaining goal spectacle, but no points for themselves. The blue-and-white hosts are the favorites in the upcoming match. A three-way win for the Straubing Tigers against Adler Mannheim is rated with odds of up to 1.86.
Straubing Tigers are strong at home and eager to attack
The fact that the Tigers are favored against the Eagles is no surprise given their home record so far. Straubing is one of the best home teams in the DEL. The blue-and-whites are also currently in excellent form at their home ice stadium at the Pulverturm. In four of the last five games, Straubing have taken the full three points at home. Only against the highly motivated bottom team from Iserlohn did the Tigers suffer a 2:4 defeat.
More surprising, however, are the increased odds of the best betting providers for a high-scoring encounter with Mannheim. With an average of 5.3 and 5.2 goals per game respectively, both Straubing and Mannheim are below the 5.5 goal mark. Recently, however, the Tigers have been hungrier for goals than ever. Straubing have scored a whopping 15 times in their last four matches.
What’s more, Straubing have had the second most shots on goal so far this season and are only just behind Eisbären Berlin (1373) with a total of 1369. Nevertheless, you can more than double your stake on the match Straubing Tigers vs Adler Mannheim with odds of 2.20 for over 5.5 goals
Adler Mannheim – Statistics & current form
The Eagles are back! After Mannheim had suffered five defeats in seven games, the blue-and-whites set an example with two important victories. First, bottom-of-the-table Iserlohn had to admit defeat before reigning champions Munich traveled to Mannheim and also lost there. In the most recent encounter, the Adler faced their next major hurdle in Berlin. However, the record champions, who are accustomed to success, presented themselves in top form at home and were ultimately one size too big for the ambitious Eagles.
Nevertheless, Mannheim also played a good game against the league leaders. The Adler equalized the first two deficits in the hard-fought match. However, the final 3:2 goal from Eisbären striker Tiffels meant that the Mannheim visitors were unable to equalize. Valuable points in the battle for the play-off places were thus lost. Odds of 2.60 at the top are available for betting on Adler Mannheim to score at least two points against the Straubing Tigers
US defenseman Keaton Thompson moves to Mannheim
In addition to the lack of confidence in Mannheim’s success, the bookmakers also expect few goals to be scored. Ahead of the match between the Straubing Tigers and the Adler Mannheim, odds of only around 1.70 are being offered for a bet on fewer than 5.5 goals in regulation time.
Since the return of top scorer Matthias Plachta, the blue-white-and-red visitors to the upcoming encounter with Straubing are looking lively again offensively. The 32-year-old had been absent for 14 games and made a successful comeback against Iserlohn with a goal and two assists. In the last three meetings, the Eagles have shown that the offense is capable of making offensive moves at any time with Plachta back on board.
Mannheim has also strengthened its defense in order to maximize its chances of success in the battle for a guaranteed playoff spot. The 28-year-old American Keaton Thompson has joined the Eagles from the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League. For the time being, the defenseman will receive a contract until the end of the season.
Straubing Tigers – Adler Mannheim head-to-head comparison / H2H result
In comparison to the Straubing Tigers vs Adler Mannheim prediction of the bookies, the direct comparison of the two teams paints a contrasting picture. With 48 wins from 76 encounters, the Mannheimers have had the better end of the deal far more often than the Tigers, who have won 28 times. The 246:196 goal ratio in the H2H record also favors the Eagles.
The recent past gives the Tigers more reasons to welcome the Eagles with a broad chest. Of the last five duels between the two rivals, Straubing have only emerged victorious twice. However, both triumphs came this season. However, the last match against Mannheim ended with three points for the team from Mannheim. In return, the fans were treated to a 3:5 goal festival
Straubing Tigers – Adler Mannheim betting tip
The Straubing Tigers are under far less pressure than the Adler in the table behind the top duo from Berlin and Bremerhaven. Mannheim are in eighth place and are still six points away from moving into the ranks for a direct play-off spot. However, since Mannheim’s top scorer has been available again, the Blue & Whites have shown themselves to be back in the race for a playoff spot
Although the Straubing Tigers have scored less than 5.5 goals per match on average in the main round so far, the home side has been particularly prolific in the upcoming encounter. The Tigers have not scored fewer than three goals in any of their last four games. Straubing also rely on a style of play that emphasizes not only a high degree of game control, but also numerous shots. We are therefore considering a bet on over 5.5 goals for the Straubing Tigers vs Adler Mannheim. With odds of up to 2.20, such bets will more than double the stake if successful.
