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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators: match prediction on 20 September 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning
Nashville Predators
Prediction for
Win: Tampa Bay Lightning
59%
probability
Outcome probabilities (1X2) · by our model
59%
1
15%
X
26%
2
Prediction fixed and will not change after kick-off
Reasoning
Based on data as of 18 Sep, 22:04- Тампа-Бэй Лайтнинг, last 5 games: 2 wins, 3 losses
- Нэшвилл Предаторз, last 5 games: 2 wins, 3 losses
- Head-to-head: 14 games, Тампа-Бэй Лайтнинг — 10, Нэшвилл Предаторз — 4
Key factors
Form last 5 matches
Tampa Bay Lightning
LWLWL
2 wins · 3 losses
Nashville Predators
WLLLW
2 wins · 3 losses
Head to head 27
18Tampa Bay Lightning
0Draw
9Nashville Predators
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- 28 Oct 2025Nashville Predators — Tampa Bay Lightning2:5
- 28 Sep 2025Tampa Bay Lightning — Nashville Predators4:1
- 29 Nov 2024Nashville Predators — Tampa Bay Lightning2:3
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Prediction commentary
Based on data as of 18 Sep, 22:04Preseason Match Report
The fixture is listed with a start time of 21:00 UTC at Amalie Arena, but no final outcome is recorded in the provided figures.
Historical Context
While the specific match result is absent, the supplied data provides a record of previous encounters. Over six meetings, Tampa Bay Lightning won four matches, while Nashville Predators secured two victories. The head-to-head record suggests a historical advantage for the home side in these specific past fixtures.
Recent Form
Both teams entered the period with identical records in their last five matches: two wins and three losses. Tampa Bay Lightning scored nine goals and conceded ten during this run, while Nashville Predators achieved fourteen goals for and thirteen against. These figures relate to matches played in April and May 2026, involving opponents such as Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, and San Jose Sharks.
Team News and Modelling
Neither team had reported injuries or suspensions affecting their squads as of the match date. A model predicted Tampa Bay would score 3.7 goals and Nashville 2.6, with a 90% probability that both teams would score.