Martin Necas vs Nico Sturm

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nico Sturm holds a +21.0% FO% edge overall. Necas wins 38.6% vs left-shot opponents — Sturm shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Necas 43.0% vs Sturm 57.1% (-21.0%)
Offensive zone Necas 69.8%
Defensive zone Sturm 82.9%
Neutral zone Sturm 70.6%
Result Nico Sturm favored at 61.3%
38.7%
61.3%
Necas Sturm
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Necas
Sturm
Edge
Even Strength
37.3% (118)
62.1% (356)
-24.8%
Power Play
41.2% (17)
75.0% (4)
-33.8%
On power play, Sturm has a +33.8% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Sturm shoots left. Necas is 38.6% vs left-shot opponents (101).
Necas shoots right. Sturm is 64.3% vs right-shot opponents (143).
Home / Away
Necas
Sturm
Home
35.2% (71)
61.8% (191)
Away
40.6% (64)
56.3% (231)
By Period
Necas
Sturm
P1
29.4%
58.0%
P2
45.2%
57.9%
P3
41.5%
60.6%
Final 5 min
43.8%
58.3%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Necas
36.0%
38.0%
37.8%
Sturm
52.0%
57.5%
58.8%