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Expected score: Belleville Senators 3-2 Cleveland Monsters
Belleville Senators host Cleveland Monsters in an AHL matchup where the hosts' superior record and recent form suggest a clear edge, though the visitors' offensive capability demands respect. Belleville sit fourth in the standings with 16 points from 15 games, while Cleveland occupy eighth place with 12 points from 13 matches. The bookmakers price Belleville as favourites at 1.82, reflecting their position, but the gap between the sides is narrower than raw standings might suggest.
Team form
Belleville Senators
Belleville have won two of their last five, including a 3-1 victory over Lehigh Valley on 7 November and a 4-1 win against Toronto on 1 November. However, they have also lost three times in that span—most notably a 1-4 reversal to Hartford on 30 October. Over these five games, they have scored 10 goals but conceded 13, averaging 2.0 per game offensively and 2.6 defensively. The pattern suggests inconsistency: they can score but have shown defensive fragility, particularly in away fixtures where they lost 0-2 to Lehigh Valley and 2-5 to Hershey.
Cleveland Monsters
Cleveland's recent record is troubling. They have won just one of their last five games—a 5-2 home victory over Milwaukee on 30 October—and lost four times, including back-to-back defeats to Laval on 7 November (2-4 and 2-6). Over these five matches, they have scored 11 goals but conceded 20, averaging 2.2 per game offensively and 4.0 defensively. The defensive leakage is severe and consistent; they have conceded four or more goals in three of these five outings. While their offensive output remains respectable, the defensive frailty is a critical vulnerability.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams.
Key factors
Belleville's home advantage is material—they have won both recent home games decisively—and Cleveland's away form is particularly weak, having lost all three road matches in their last five. Cleveland's defensive record over this stretch (4.0 goals conceded per game) is a major concern against a Belleville side that has shown capability to score in volume. Conversely, Belleville's own defensive inconsistency (2.6 per game) means Cleveland's 2.2 goals per game offensive average cannot be dismissed. The tactical balance tilts toward Belleville, but Cleveland's ability to put the puck in the net suggests this will not be a shutout.
Prediction
Belleville are favoured on multiple fronts: superior league position, stronger recent home record, and Cleveland's alarming defensive statistics. The hosts' 2.0 goals per game average at home, combined with Cleveland's 4.0 conceded per game on the road, points to a Belleville victory. However, Cleveland's 2.2 goals per game offensive output and Belleville's defensive vulnerabilities (1-4 loss to Hartford, 2-5 loss to Hershey) suggest the visitors will score. The data supports a Belleville win, but not a comfortable one.
Belleville Senators are clear favourites to win, backed by home advantage, superior form, and Cleveland's defensive struggles. Expect the hosts to prevail, though Cleveland's offensive threat means this should not be treated as a comfortable victory. The most likely outcome is a Belleville win in a competitive match where both sides find the back of the net.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 21 | |
| 2 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 19 | |
| 3 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 18 | |
| 4 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 17 | |
| 5 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 16 | |
| 6 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 13 | |
| 7 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 13 | |
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 28 | |
| 2 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 22 | |
| 3 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 19 | |
| 4 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 15 | |
| 5 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 15 | |
| 6 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 13 | |
| 7 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 12 | |
| 1 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 22 | |
| 2 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 20 | |
| 3 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 18 | |
| 4 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 18 | |
| 5 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 18 | |
| 6 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 17 | |
| 7 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 16 | |
| 8 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 15 | |
| 9 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 14 | |
| 10 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 12 | |
| 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 26 | |
| 2 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 20 | |
| 3 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 19 | |
| 4 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 17 | |
| 5 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 16 | |
| 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 15 | |
| 7 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 14 | |
| 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
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