Joe Veleno vs Robert Thomas

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

These two are closely matched in overall FO% (51.5% vs 51.9%).

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Veleno 51.1% vs Thomas 51.7% (-0.4%)
Offensive zone Thomas 55.2%
Defensive zone Veleno 55.5%
Neutral zone Thomas 56.2%
Result Robert Thomas favored at 52.0%
48.0%
52.0%
Veleno Thomas
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Veleno
Thomas
Edge
Even Strength
52.9% (272)
50.1% (615)
+2.8%
Penalty Kill
37.9% (29)
52.6% (114)
-14.7%
On penalty kill, Thomas has a +14.7% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Thomas shoots right. Veleno is 49.6% vs right-shot opponents (119).
Veleno shoots left. Thomas is 51.7% vs left-shot opponents (573).
Home / Away
Veleno
Thomas
Home
49.6% (123)
51.9% (374)
Away
52.8% (178)
51.9% (453)
By Period
Veleno
Thomas
P1
54.8%
49.2%
P2
49.2%
55.3%
P3
52.6%
50.6%
OT
25.0%
57.1%
Final 5 min
60.3%
51.2%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Veleno
54.0%
52.5%
51.5%
Thomas
42.0%
47.0%
51.9%