Villacher vs Black Wings Linz – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
6:2
23/01/2026 at 13:15 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • ICE Hockey League - Round 42

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3842
Shooting PCT
15.79% (6/38)4.76% (2/42)
Goalkeeper Saves
4032
Saves PCT
95.24% (40/42)84.21% (32/38)
Penalties
24
PIM
631
Power-play Goals
20
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
50% (2/4)0% (0/2)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (2/2)50% (2/4)
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (3 - 1)
  • 02:41, 1 - 0, Maxa F. (G), MacPherson D. (A), Prodinger D. (A2)
  • 03:00, 1 - 1, Lebler B. (G), Collins S. (A),
  • 03:23, 2 - 1, Hughes J. (G), Helewka A. (A),
  • 10:23, 3 - 1, Hutchison N. (G), Helewka A. (A), van Nes G. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (0 - 0)
  • 3rd Period (3 - 1)
  • 01:13, 4 - 1, Helewka A. (G), Budgell B. (A), MacPherson D. (A2)
  • 10:32, 4 - 2, Oschgan J. (G), Moro G. (A),
  • 17:00, 5 - 2, van Nes G. (G), MacPherson D. (A), Maxa F. (A2)
  • 19:52, 6 - 2, Lindner P. (G), Hughes J. (A), Hancock K. (A2)

Chances of winning


Villacher
45.1%
Draw
22.4%
Black Wings Linz
32.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
44.7% 21.5% 33.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

41.3% 23.3% 36.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Villacher has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.4%)
  • Black Wings Linz has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Villacher than the current prediction. (-3.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Black Wings Linz than the current prediction. (+4.1%)
  • Villacher - Black Wings Linz Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.01
    (2.06)
    4.08
    (4.28)
    2.89
    (2.73)
    8.7%
    (8.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
    What is the prediction for Villacher - Black Wings Linz?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 6.5, OT - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.5, 1st Period - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 11 and 9 in the zone Promotion ~ ICE Hockey League (Play Offs: 1/8~finals))
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Villach won 2.
    • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
    • Black Wings may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Villach won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 67:69. (average 3.4:3.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Villach won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 30:30. (average 3.3:3.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Villacher - Black Wings Linz were as follows:
    03.01.2026 Black Wings Linz - Villacher 3:0
    28.11.2025 Villacher - Black Wings Linz 4:5
    26.09.2025 Black Wings Linz - Villacher 3:8
    28.01.2025 Villacher - Black Wings Linz 4:3
    10.01.2025 Black Wings Linz - Villacher 5:1
    Latest results of Villacher
    11.01.2026 Bolzano - Villacher 4:5
    09.01.2026 Villacher - EC KAC 2:3
    Latest results of Black Wings Linz
    Austrian Ice Hockey League Table
    2025/26
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Klagenfurt ✔ 4427458155:10394
    2Graz99ers ✔ 4424668149:9790
    3Salzburg ✔ 45236412151:10085
    4Bolzano ✔ 44243512157:11583
    5HK Olimpija ✔ 45226215169:13080
    6Val Pusteria ✔ 44233315149:12278
    7Vienna Capitals ✔ 45183420117:13164
    8Villach45164421145:15260
    9Black Wings Linz45156123137:14358
    10Fehervar AV1944162521103:14157
    11Ferencvaros45151623120:16553
    12Vorarlberg4494427103:16739
    13TWK Innsbruck4454332105:19426

          Promotion ~ ICE Hockey League (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
          Promotion ~ ICE Hockey League (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Klagenfurt is Qualified for ICE Hockey League (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Graz99ers is Qualified for ICE Hockey League (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Salzburg is Qualified for ICE Hockey League (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Bolzano is Qualified for ICE Hockey League (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    HK Olimpija is Qualified for ICE Hockey League (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Val Pusteria is Qualified for ICE Hockey League (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Vienna Capitals is Qualified for ICE Hockey League (Play Offs 1/8~finals)