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Val-d'Or Foreurs vs Shawinigan Cataractes Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 30-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Val-d'Or Foreurs 4-2 Shawinigan Cataractes
Val-d'Or ForeursDrawShawinigan Cataractes
Val-d'Or Foreurs host Shawinigan Cataractes in a QMJHL matchup on 30 October 2026. The Foreurs sit atop the standings with 23 points from 13 games, while the Cataractes occupy eighth place with 9 points from 11 games. This is a clash between the league's form team and a side struggling to find consistency.
Team form
Val-d'Or Foreurs
Val-d'Or have been the standout performers this season. Over their last five games, they scored 24 goals and conceded 16, averaging 4.8 and 3.2 per game respectively. They won four of those five matches, with victories against Blainville-Boisbriand (6-3), Victoriaville (4-3), Drummondville (5-1), and Gatineau (5-4). Their sole loss came against Gatineau 4-5 at home, a result that shows even the league leaders can slip up. The Foreurs' offensive output has been prolific, and they're clearly the dominant force in the division right now.
Shawinigan Cataractes
Shawinigan's recent record tells a different story. In their last five outings, they managed just 9 goals while conceding 23, averaging 1.8 and 4.6 per game. They won only one game in that stretch—a 5-2 victory over Chicoutimi—and lost four times. Particularly concerning are the heavy defeats: 0-5 to Chicoutimi at home, 0-4 to Victoriaville away, and 1-5 to Gatineau. The Cataractes' defence has been porous, and their offence has struggled to generate scoring chances. Coming into this match, they're in poor form and facing an uphill battle.
Head-to-head
There is no head-to-head history between these teams to draw upon, so this matchup will be decided on current form and overall quality alone.
Key factors
The gap in league position and recent performance is stark. Val-d'Or's 23-point tally against Shawinigan's 9 reflects a significant quality divide. The Foreurs' ability to score at will—4.8 goals per game over their last five—will be tested against a Cataractes defence that has conceded 4.6 per game. Conversely, Shawinigan's struggling offence (1.8 per game) will find it difficult to break down a Foreurs side that has shown defensive solidity despite their attacking focus. Home ice advantage for Val-d'Or adds another layer of difficulty for the visitors.
Prediction
Val-d'Or are clear favourites here. They lead the league, have won four of their last five, and are averaging nearly 5 goals per game. Shawinigan are in freefall defensively and have scored only 9 goals in five recent matches. The Foreurs' attacking prowess should overwhelm a Cataractes side that has shown little resilience. While Shawinigan may grab a goal or two, Val-d'Or's superior talent and form make them strong candidates to control this game.
Expect Val-d'Or to dominate this encounter. The Foreurs should secure a comfortable home victory, with their offence likely to find the back of the net multiple times against a fragile Cataractes defence. This is a mismatch on paper and should play out that way on the ice.
Match info
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QMJHL(2026)
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Recent Form
Val-d'Or Foreurs
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Shawinigan Cataractes
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Val-d'Or Foreurs | 14 | 9 | 1 | 25 |
| 2 |  Gatineau Olympiques | 15 | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| 3 |  Victoriaville Tigres | 13 | 6 | 4 | 17 |
| 4 |  Sherbrooke Phoenix | 12 | 6 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 |  Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | 13 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 |  Blainville-Boisbriand Armada | 15 | 3 | 8 | 13 |
| 7 |  Shawinigan Cataractes | 12 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| 8 |  Drummondville Voltigeurs | 13 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 1 |  Newfoundland Regiment | 14 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| 2 |  Quebec Remparts | 13 | 8 | 3 | 19 |
| 3 |  Rimouski Oceanic | 13 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| 4 |  Saint John Sea Dogs | 14 | 5 | 4 | 18 |
| 5 |  Cape Breton Eagles | 12 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 |  Halifax Mooseheads | 12 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 |  Moncton Wildcats | 13 | 3 | 6 | 14 |
| 8 |  Chicoutimi Sagueneens | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 |
| 9 |  Charlottetown Islanders | 14 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| 10 |  Baie-Comeau Drakkar | 13 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
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