Christian Dvorak vs Nico Sturm

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

Nico Sturm holds a +1.7% FO% edge overall. Dvorak wins 54.3% vs left-shot opponents — Sturm shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Dvorak 53.2% vs Sturm 54.1% (-1.7%)
Offensive zone Dvorak 73.5%
Defensive zone Sturm 65.1%
Neutral zone Dvorak 51.7%
Result Christian Dvorak favored at 53.4%
53.4%
46.6%
Dvorak Sturm
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Dvorak
Sturm
Edge
Even Strength
53.9% (555)
54.1% (233)
-0.2%
Penalty Kill
54.1% (61)
59.5% (74)
-5.4%
On penalty kill, Sturm has a +5.4% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Sturm shoots left. Dvorak is 54.3% vs left-shot opponents (462).
Dvorak shoots left. Sturm is 55.1% vs left-shot opponents (216).
Home / Away
Dvorak
Sturm
Home
53.1% (341)
54.4% (149)
Away
54.3% (361)
56.3% (158)
By Period
Dvorak
Sturm
P1
52.8%
57.1%
P2
53.4%
55.0%
P3
55.7%
53.7%
OT
38.5%
100.0%
Final 5 min
47.7%
55.8%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Dvorak
52.0%
52.0%
53.7%
Sturm
56.0%
58.5%
55.4%