Gabriel Vilardi vs Mikael Backlund
2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
These two are closely matched in overall FO% (49.3% vs 48.4%).
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Vilardi 49.6% vs Backlund 48.5% (+0.9%)
H2H factor
Not applied (2 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Vilardi 81.5%
Defensive zone
Backlund 85.8%
Neutral zone
Backlund 58.9%
Result
Gabriel Vilardi favored at 81.5%
81.5%
18.5%
Vilardi
Backlund
Head-to-Head Record
2
-
0
(2 meetings)
2
0
Vilardi
Backlund
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Vilardi
2
0
Vilardi
Backlund
2 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Vilardi
Backlund
Edge
Even Strength
44.2% (113)
50.4% (1,032)
-6.2%
Power Play
64.1% (39)
52.3% (107)
+11.8%
On power play, Vilardi has a +11.8% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Backlund shoots left. Vilardi is 48.4% vs left-shot opponents (124).
Vilardi shoots right. Backlund is 50.0% vs right-shot opponents (438).
Home / Away
Vilardi
Backlund
Home
38.5% (39)
48.7% (749)
Away
53.1% (113)
48.1% (703)
By Period
Vilardi
Backlund
P1
52.6%
50.4%
P2
35.3%
50.1%
P3
61.4%
45.8%
Final 5 min
53.8%
50.5%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Vilardi
40.0%▼
43.5%
49.3%
Backlund
52.0%▲
48.0%
48.4%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2025 | 1 | 11:43 | Offensive | Gabriel Vilardi |
| Jan 18, 2025 | 1 | 14:42 | Offensive | Gabriel Vilardi |