Lane Pederson vs Nico Sturm

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

Nico Sturm holds a +6.5% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Pederson 49.6% vs Sturm 53.6% (-6.5%)
Offensive zone Pederson 66.1%
Defensive zone Sturm 77.1%
Neutral zone Sturm 53.3%
Result Nico Sturm favored at 54.8%
45.2%
54.8%
Pederson Sturm
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Pederson
Sturm
Edge
Even Strength
48.1% (27)
54.6% (271)
-6.5%
On even strength, Sturm has a +6.5% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Sturm shoots left. Pederson is 47.8% vs left-shot opponents (23).
Pederson shoots right. Sturm is 54.2% vs right-shot opponents (118).
Home / Away
Pederson
Sturm
Home
44.4% (9)
53.0% (168)
Away
50.0% (18)
56.0% (193)
By Period
Pederson
Sturm
P1
60.0%
58.2%
P2
42.9%
53.2%
P3
40.0%
52.3%
Final 5 min
20.0%
55.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Pederson
46.0%
49.0%
48.1%
Sturm
52.0%
57.5%
54.6%