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Krefeld Pinguine vs Eisbaren Berlin Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1812:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Krefeld Pinguine 2-3 Eisbaren Berlin
Krefeld PinguineDrawEisbaren Berlin
Krefeld Pinguine host Eisbaren Berlin in a DEL matchup on 18 October 2026 that pits the league's runaway leaders against a mid-table side still finding consistency. Berlin sits first with 20 points from 8 games; Krefeld occupies eighth with 12 points from the same fixture count. The visitors arrive as the favourite, though the gap between the sides on the night may prove narrower than the standings suggest.
Team form
Krefeld Pinguine
Krefeld's recent record shows volatility. Over their last five games they have scored 16 goals and conceded 12, averaging 3.2 and 2.4 per game respectively. Two wins—5-2 over Frankfurt Lowen and 5-2 against Schwenninger—sit alongside two defeats, most recently a 2-3 loss at Iserlohn. The home side can generate offence when conditions align, but defensive lapses have cost them points and rank among the reasons they remain outside the top six.
Eisbaren Berlin
Berlin's form is more settled. Across their last five outings they have posted 17 goals while allowing only 8, translating to 3.4 scored and 1.6 conceded per game. A 4-0 shutout of Iserlohn on 27 September underscores their defensive discipline. They have won four of five, with only a 3-4 home loss to Mannheim breaking the sequence. Their goal differential and consistency at both ends of the ice mark them as the league's most complete team to date.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these clubs in the available data.
Key factors
Berlin's defensive record—1.6 goals conceded per game over their recent stretch—will be tested against Krefeld's ability to sustain offensive pressure at home. Krefeld have shown they can score in volume, but their 2.4 goals-against average suggests they remain vulnerable to Berlin's clinical attack. Possession and shot volume will likely determine whether Krefeld can exploit home ice; Berlin's discipline suggests they will be difficult to break down. The visitors' superior league position and recent form indicate they have the tools to manage the contest, yet Krefeld's home record and occasional offensive explosions mean Berlin cannot afford complacency.
Prediction
Berlin are the favourite on the basis of their league-leading record, superior defensive metrics, and consistency over recent weeks. Krefeld, while capable of scoring, have shown enough defensive frailty to suggest they will struggle to contain a Berlin side that averages 3.4 goals per game. The model estimates Berlin will generate a marginal edge in expected goals, though the margin is modest—2.78 to 2.52—reflecting the inherent uncertainty in a mid-season DEL fixture. Krefeld's home advantage provides some counterweight to Berlin's overall superiority, but it is not enough to reverse the underlying probabilities.
Eisbaren Berlin are favoured to win, though the contest is competitive rather than one-sided. A Berlin victory is the more likely outcome, but Krefeld possess sufficient offensive capability to trouble the visitors and keep the match close. Expect a tight game in which Berlin's discipline and efficiency prove decisive.
Match info
Tournaments:
DEL(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
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Recent Form
Krefeld Pinguine
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Eisbaren Berlin
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Eisbaren Berlin | 9 | 6 | 2 | 20 |
| 2 |  Adler Mannheim | 10 | 6 | 2 | 20 |
| 3 |  Munchen | 9 | 5 | 2 | 18 |
| 4 |  Straubing Tigers | 9 | 5 | 3 | 17 |
| 5 |  Nurnberg Ice Tigers | 10 | 5 | 4 | 16 |
| 6 |  Grizzly Wolfsburg | 9 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 7 |  Augsburger Panther | 9 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| 8 |  Krefeld Pinguine | 9 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 9 |  Kolner | 9 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 10 |  Bremerhaven | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| 11 |  ERC Ingolstadt | 9 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 12 |  Frankfurt Lowen | 9 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 13 |  Iserlohn Roosters | 9 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 14 |  Schwenninger | 9 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
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