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Rochester Americans vs Cleveland Monsters Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 05-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Rochester Americans 3-2 Cleveland Monsters
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Rochester Americans host Cleveland Monsters in an AHL matchup on 5 November 2026. Both teams sit in the upper half of the standings—Rochester seventh with 11 points from 10 games, Cleveland fifth with 12 points. The hosts carry slight momentum into this contest and are favoured to take the win.
Team form
Rochester Americans
Rochester have won one of their last two games. They beat Lehigh Valley Phantoms 6-3 at home on 30 October, a strong attacking display, but fell 2-3 to Hershey Bears two days earlier. Over their last five matches, they have scored 17 goals and conceded 16, averaging 3.4 per game offensively and 3.2 defensively. Their record shows inconsistency—two wins and three losses in that span—but the recent win over Lehigh Valley suggests they can find their scoring touch when conditions align.
Cleveland Monsters
Cleveland have struggled defensively in recent play. They lost 1-4 to Milwaukee Admirals on 31 October, then bounced back with a 5-2 win over the same opponent the night before. Across five games, they have conceded 19 goals at an average of 3.8 per game, well above their offensive output of 15 goals (3.0 per game). That defensive vulnerability—particularly evident in losses to Milwaukee and Grand Rapids—will be tested by a Rochester side that has shown it can score in volume.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record is available between these teams.
Key factors
Rochester's recent offensive form is the standout metric. Their 6-3 win over Lehigh Valley demonstrates they can sustain pressure and convert chances; that attacking threat will be central to their chances here. Cleveland's defensive record over the last five games is a concern. Conceding 3.8 goals per game is unsustainable, and they have lost three of five despite scoring at a reasonable rate. If Rochester's forwards maintain the intensity they showed against Lehigh Valley, Cleveland will struggle to contain them. Conversely, Cleveland's ability to score—they managed 5 against Milwaukee—means Rochester cannot afford to be passive. The match is likely to be open, with both teams capable of putting the puck in the net.
Prediction
Rochester are the favourite on the basis of stronger recent form and a home-ice advantage. Their 6-3 win is more convincing than anything Cleveland have produced in their last five games, and their offensive average of 3.4 goals per game exceeds Cleveland's 3.0. Cleveland's defensive frailty—conceding 3.8 per game—tips the balance further toward the hosts. However, Cleveland's capacity to score and Rochester's own defensive inconsistencies (conceding 3.2 per game) mean this is not a one-sided affair. Both teams are capable of finding the back of the net, which should make for a competitive contest.
Rochester Americans are the favourite to win. Expect a fairly open game in which both sides generate chances. The hosts' recent offensive output and home-ice advantage give them the edge, but Cleveland's scoring ability means they remain a threat throughout.
Match info
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AHL(2026)
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Statistics
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Recent Form
Rochester Americans
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Cleveland Monsters
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Charlotte Checkers | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 |
| 2 |  Hershey Bears | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 |
| 3 |  Hartford Wolf Pack | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 4 |  Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 |  Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 11 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 |  Providence Bruins | 11 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 7 |  Springfield Thunderbirds | 10 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 1 |  Grand Rapids Griffins | 12 | 9 | 1 | 20 |
| 2 |  Manitoba Moose | 12 | 7 | 4 | 16 |
| 3 |  Milwaukee Admirals | 10 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 4 |  Chicago Wolves | 11 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 |  Iowa Wild | 12 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 6 |  Rockford IceHogs | 10 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| 7 |  Texas Stars | 11 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| 1 |  Tucson Roadrunners | 11 | 7 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 |  Abbotsford Canucks | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 |
| 3 |  Colorado Eagles | 12 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 4 |  Coachella Valley Firebirds | 12 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| 5 |  Calgary Wranglers | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 |  Henderson Silver Knights | 10 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 7 |  San Diego Gulls | 11 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 8 |  Ontario Reign | 12 | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| 9 |  San Jose Barracuda | 11 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 10 |  Bakersfield Condors | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 1 |  Laval Rocket | 12 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
| 2 |  Toronto Marlies | 12 | 5 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 |  Rochester Americans | 11 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| 4 |  Utica Comets | 8 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 5 |  Belleville Senators | 12 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| 6 |  Cleveland Monsters | 11 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 7 |  Syracuse Crunch | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Hamilton Hammers | 13 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
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