Auston Matthews vs Mathew Barzal

2023-24 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Auston Matthews holds a +10.4% FO% edge overall. Matthews wins 53.1% vs right-shot opponents — Barzal shoots right.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Matthews 53.2% vs Barzal 46.3% (+10.4%)
Offensive zone Barzal 51.4%
Defensive zone Matthews 61.7%
Neutral zone Matthews 54.1%
Result Auston Matthews favored at 54.8%
54.8%
45.2%
Matthews Barzal
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Matthews
Barzal
Edge
Even Strength
53.4% (1,169)
43.0% (114)
+10.4%
On even strength, Matthews has a +10.4% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Barzal shoots right. Matthews is 53.1% vs right-shot opponents (478).
Matthews shoots left. Barzal is 42.9% vs left-shot opponents (98).
Home / Away
Matthews
Barzal
Home
56.5% (703)
35.8% (53)
Away
50.0% (616)
49.2% (61)
By Period
Matthews
Barzal
P1
52.1%
44.2%
P2
54.0%
38.5%
P3
54.0%
46.9%
Final 5 min
54.6%
38.1%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Matthews
70.0%
64.0%
53.4%
Barzal
36.0%
44.0%
43.0%