Anthony Cirelli vs Mika Zibanejad
2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Mika Zibanejad holds a +1.9% FO% edge overall.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Cirelli 50.1% vs Zibanejad 51.8% (-1.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Cirelli 54.3%
Defensive zone
Zibanejad 55.5%
Neutral zone
Zibanejad 55.4%
Result
Mika Zibanejad favored at 51.5%
48.5%
51.5%
Cirelli
Zibanejad
Head-to-Head Record
3
-
2
(5 meetings)
3
2
Cirelli
Zibanejad
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Even
1
1
Cirelli
Zibanejad
2 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Cirelli
Zibanejad
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Cirelli
1
0
Cirelli
Zibanejad
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Cirelli
Zibanejad
Edge
Even Strength
49.9% (1,052)
52.9% (870)
-3.0%
Power Play
54.9% (82)
53.5% (43)
+1.4%
Penalty Kill
48.7% (158)
46.2% (143)
+2.5%
On even strength, Zibanejad has a +3.0% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Zibanejad shoots right. Cirelli is 50.6% vs right-shot opponents (462).
Cirelli shoots left. Zibanejad is 52.1% vs left-shot opponents (748).
Home / Away
Cirelli
Zibanejad
Home
46.7% (649)
55.1% (501)
Away
53.5% (643)
49.2% (555)
By Period
Cirelli
Zibanejad
P1
50.1%
57.5%
P2
51.1%
50.7%
P3
48.5%
47.9%
OT
64.3%
66.7%
Final 5 min
49.7%
50.2%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Cirelli
50.0%▼
53.0%
50.1%
Zibanejad
50.0%▼
51.5%
52.0%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2025 | 1 | 15:53 | Defensive | Mika Zibanejad |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 3 | 07:45 | Defensive | Anthony Cirelli |