Aleksander Barkov vs Anze Kopitar
2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (56.5% vs 57.2%). Look for Kopitar on offensive-zone draws (67% H2H, 3 meetings). Barkov wins 54.9% vs left-shot opponents — Kopitar shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Barkov 56.0% vs Kopitar 56.8% (-0.7%)
H2H factor
Not applied (8 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Barkov 80.1%
Defensive zone
Kopitar 56.8%
Neutral zone
Barkov 56.4%
Result
Aleksander Barkov favored at 62.0%
62.0%
38.0%
Barkov
Kopitar
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
6
(8 meetings)
2
6
Barkov
Kopitar
Last 8: Barkov 2-6 Kopitar
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Kopitar
1
2
Barkov
Kopitar
3 total
Defensive Zone
Edge: Kopitar
0
2
Barkov
Kopitar
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Kopitar
1
2
Barkov
Kopitar
3 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Barkov
Kopitar
Edge
Even Strength
55.5% (704)
56.9% (1,085)
-1.4%
Power Play
62.3% (247)
68.8% (256)
-6.5%
Penalty Kill
46.7% (75)
43.9% (196)
+2.8%
On power play, Kopitar has a +6.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Kopitar shoots left. Barkov is 54.9% vs left-shot opponents (623).
Barkov shoots left. Kopitar is 58.5% vs left-shot opponents (1,029).
Home / Away
Barkov
Kopitar
Home
56.4% (550)
58.4% (774)
Away
56.7% (476)
56.0% (763)
By Period
Barkov
Kopitar
P1
56.5%
59.4%
P2
55.5%
56.8%
P3
57.9%
55.9%
OT
50.0%
45.5%
Final 5 min
58.7%
54.9%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Barkov
44.0%▼
47.5%
56.5%
Kopitar
56.0%▲
52.5%
57.2%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2025 | 3 | 17:57 | Offensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 3 | 15:29 | Offensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 3 | 04:38 | Offensive | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 2 | 11:26 | Neutral | Anze Kopitar |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 1 | 13:58 | Neutral | Aleksander Barkov |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 1 | 07:07 | Neutral | Anze Kopitar |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 2 | 05:50 | Defensive | Anze Kopitar |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 1 | 17:19 | Defensive | Anze Kopitar |