Bo Horvat vs Nico Sturm

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

Bo Horvat holds a +2.1% FO% edge overall. Horvat wins 55.8% vs left-shot opponents — Sturm shoots left.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Horvat 56.1% vs Sturm 53.6% (+2.1%)
Offensive zone Horvat 76.9%
Defensive zone Sturm 79.1%
Neutral zone Sturm 54.1%
Result Nico Sturm favored at 52.1%
47.9%
52.1%
Horvat Sturm
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Horvat
Sturm
Edge
Even Strength
55.7% (731)
54.6% (271)
+1.1%
Penalty Kill
48.6% (107)
54.4% (90)
-5.8%
On penalty kill, Sturm has a +5.8% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Sturm shoots left. Horvat is 55.8% vs left-shot opponents (633).
Horvat shoots left. Sturm is 54.7% vs left-shot opponents (243).
Home / Away
Horvat
Sturm
Home
59.4% (537)
53.0% (168)
Away
54.0% (544)
56.0% (193)
By Period
Horvat
Sturm
P1
59.9%
58.2%
P2
54.5%
53.2%
P3
56.1%
52.3%
OT
55.0%
100.0%
Final 5 min
59.4%
55.7%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Horvat
68.0%
57.5%
56.7%
Sturm
52.0%
57.5%
54.6%