Nick Schmaltz vs Vladimir Sobotka
2017-18 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report
Vladimir Sobotka holds a +14.2% FO% edge overall. Schmaltz wins 37.9% vs left-shot opponents — Sobotka shoots left.
Prediction Breakdown
Model
XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian)
Schmaltz 41.2% vs Sobotka 53.3% (-14.2%)
H2H factor
Not applied (5 meetings, need 10+)
Offensive zone
Schmaltz 74.7%
Defensive zone
Schmaltz 62.2%
Neutral zone
Schmaltz 73.3%
Result
Nick Schmaltz favored at 69.4%
69.4%
30.6%
Schmaltz
Sobotka
Head-to-Head Record
1
-
4
(5 meetings)
1
4
Schmaltz
Sobotka
Last 5: Schmaltz 1-4 Sobotka
Zone Breakdown
Offensive Zone
Edge: Sobotka
0
2
Schmaltz
Sobotka
2 total
Defensive Zone
Even
1
1
Schmaltz
Sobotka
2 total
Neutral Zone
Edge: Sobotka
0
1
Schmaltz
Sobotka
1 total
Situation Matchup
Situation
Schmaltz
Sobotka
Edge
Even Strength
39.5% (658)
56.0% (300)
-16.5%
Power Play
41.3% (92)
52.0% (25)
-10.7%
Penalty Kill
45.1% (51)
37.0% (27)
+8.1%
On even strength, Sobotka has a +16.5% edge.
Handedness & Splits
Handedness
Sobotka shoots left. Schmaltz is 37.9% vs left-shot opponents (528).
Schmaltz shoots right. Sobotka is 55.8% vs right-shot opponents (129).
Home / Away
Schmaltz
Sobotka
Home
40.8% (424)
60.3% (156)
Away
39.3% (377)
49.5% (196)
By Period
Schmaltz
Sobotka
P1
38.4%
56.5%
P2
40.7%
55.6%
P3
41.0%
49.5%
OT
40.0%
57.1%
Final 5 min
42.0%
59.3%
Recent Form
Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Schmaltz
46.0%▬
45.0%
40.1%
Sobotka
50.0%▼
52.5%
54.3%
Recent Faceoffs
| Date | Period | Time | Zone | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2018 | 3 | 04:35 | Defensive | Nick Schmaltz |
| Apr 4, 2018 | 2 | 09:43 | Offensive | Vladimir Sobotka |
| Mar 18, 2018 | 1 | 17:14 | Neutral | Vladimir Sobotka |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 3 | 01:27 | Offensive | Vladimir Sobotka |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 2 | 03:15 | Defensive | Vladimir Sobotka |