Brandon Saad vs Elias Pettersson

2025-26 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Elias Pettersson holds a +18.0% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Saad 45.0% vs Pettersson 47.2% (-18.0%)
Offensive zone Pettersson 56.8%
Defensive zone Pettersson 63.7%
Neutral zone Pettersson 51.9%
Result Elias Pettersson favored at 57.5%
42.5%
57.5%
Saad Pettersson
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Saad
Pettersson
Edge
Even Strength
32.1% (28)
45.9% (790)
-13.8%
Penalty Kill
0.0% (3)
35.5% (107)
-35.5%
On penalty kill, Pettersson has a +35.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Pettersson shoots left. Saad is 36.8% vs left-shot opponents (19).
Saad shoots left. Pettersson is 44.9% vs left-shot opponents (730).
Home / Away
Saad
Pettersson
Home
37.5% (16)
49.3% (584)
Away
20.0% (15)
44.5% (555)
By Period
Saad
Pettersson
P1
41.2%
45.8%
P2
16.7%
47.9%
P3
0.0%
47.1%
Final 5 min
33.3%
45.1%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Saad
28.0%
38.0%
29.0%
Pettersson
50.0%
50.5%
47.0%