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Expected score: Cedar Rapids 4-2 Green Bay Gamblers
Cedar Rapids hosts Green Bay Gamblers in a USHL matchup that pits the league's form team against one struggling to find consistency. The RoughRiders sit atop the standings with 20 points from 14 games, while the Gamblers occupy eighth place with just 6 points from 12 outings. Cedar Rapids won the reverse fixture 4-1 on 7 October, establishing themselves as clear favourites in this rematch.
Team form
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids have been the USHL's standout performers this season. Over their last five games, they have scored 17 goals while conceding 16, averaging 3.4 goals for and 3.2 against per game. Their recent record shows three wins in five, including a dominant 5-3 victory over Sioux Falls Stampede on 17 October. Two defeats to Omaha Lancers and Madison Capitols suggest occasional lapses, but the RoughRiders have demonstrated they can score freely and compete with quality opposition.
Green Bay Gamblers
Green Bay's season has been a struggle. They have won just 2 of 12 games and are conceding at an alarming rate—24 goals in their last five matches, or 4.8 per game. A pair of heavy defeats to Fargo Force (1-5 and 2-10) and losses to Sioux Falls and Des Moines highlight defensive fragility. They managed a 4-1 win over Des Moines on 24 October, but that remains an isolated bright spot in an otherwise bleak run. Scoring only 2.0 goals per game over this stretch compounds their problems.
Head-to-head
The teams met on 7 October, with Cedar Rapids securing a convincing 4-1 away victory. That result underscores the gulf in current form and quality between these sides.
Key factors
Cedar Rapids' offensive potency is the dominant factor here. They have shown they can score in volume and have already beaten Green Bay convincingly this season. The RoughRiders' league-leading position reflects genuine quality and consistency. For Green Bay, the challenge is twofold: tightening a leaky defence that has conceded nearly five goals per game recently, and finding attacking rhythm against a side that has proven superior in every metric. Cedar Rapids' ability to control possession and create chances should be decisive.
Prediction
Cedar Rapids are clear favourites and should prevail. The RoughRiders' attacking prowess, combined with Green Bay's defensive vulnerabilities, points to a home win. Cedar Rapids have already beaten the Gamblers this season and sit well clear in the standings for good reason. While Green Bay showed they can score in patches, they lack the consistency and defensive solidity to trouble a team of Cedar Rapids' calibre over 60 minutes.
Cedar Rapids should win this encounter. The hosts' superior form, attacking threat, and proven head-to-head advantage make them strong favourites to extend their winning record and maintain their position at the top of the USHL standings.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 22 | |
| 2 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 22 | |
| 3 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 20 | |
| 4 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 19 | |
| 5 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 17 | |
| 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 13 | |
| 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 11 | |
| 8 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 9 | |
| 1 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 22 | |
| 2 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 16 | |
| 3 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 15 | |
| 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 13 | |
| 5 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 12 | |
| 6 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 11 | |
| 7 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 8 | |
| 8 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
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