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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
Eisbaren Berlin travel to Krefeld for a DEL clash that pits the league's runaway leaders against a mid-table side fighting for consistency. Berlin's dominance at the top of the standings contrasts sharply with Krefeld's uneven campaign, setting up a fixture where experience and form should tell.
Team form
Krefeld Pinguine
Krefeld have shown flashes of quality but remain inconsistent. They beat Frankfurt Lowen 5-2 away and Schwenninger 5-2 at home, yet lost to Iserlohn 2-3 and Mannheim 1-4 in their last five outings. Over that span they scored 3.2 goals per game but conceded 2.4, suggesting their defence remains vulnerable despite occasional offensive fireworks. At eighth place with 12 points from 8 games, they need a run of wins to climb the table.
Eisbaren Berlin
Berlin are the league's standout performers, sitting top with 20 points from 8 games and a 6-1 record. Their recent form is particularly impressive: they scored 17 goals across their last five matches while conceding just 8, averaging 3.4 goals for and 1.6 against. A 4-0 shutout of Iserlohn and back-to-back victories in European Champions League competition underline their current sharpness. Only a 3-4 loss to Mannheim has blemished their recent record.
Head-to-head
These teams have not met in recent fixtures, so there is no established head-to-head pattern to draw on. This is a fresh matchup in terms of recent history.
Key factors
Berlin's defensive solidity is the standout metric: conceding 1.6 goals per game over five matches is elite-level performance. Krefeld's attack, while capable of scoring heavily, has not faced a defence of Berlin's calibre in their recent sample. Conversely, Krefeld's home record and occasional high-scoring displays suggest they can trouble any opponent on their day. The gap in league position—eight points and two places—reflects Berlin's consistency, but Krefeld's recent wins show they are not without threat. Possession, puck management and special teams play will likely decide a tight contest.
Prediction
Berlin enter as the favourite, and rightly so given their league-leading record and superior recent form. They have conceded fewer goals per game and maintained a winning culture across multiple competitions. Krefeld, despite home advantage, face a side that has won six of eight league games. However, Krefeld's ability to score—and their familiarity with their own rink—keeps this competitive. The expected goal balance slightly favours Berlin, and their defensive record suggests they will limit Krefeld's opportunities more effectively than Krefeld can limit theirs.
Berlin are the more likely winner. Their consistency, defensive discipline and current form make them favourites to take the points, though Krefeld's home ice and offensive capability mean this should be a close affair rather than a one-sided affair. A Berlin victory with Krefeld scoring is the likeliest outcome.
Match info
Tournaments:
DEL(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
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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