Kyle Palmieri vs Mathew Barzal

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

Kyle Palmieri holds a +9.7% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Palmieri 50.0% vs Barzal 41.9% (+9.7%)
Offensive zone Palmieri 50.1%
Defensive zone Barzal 71.6%
Neutral zone Barzal 57.9%
Result Mathew Barzal favored at 59.8%
40.2%
59.8%
Palmieri Barzal
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Palmieri
Barzal
Edge
Even Strength
50.0% (4)
40.9% (469)
+9.1%
On even strength, Palmieri has a +9.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Barzal shoots right. Palmieri is 100.0% vs right-shot opponents (1).
Palmieri shoots right. Barzal is 43.1% vs right-shot opponents (116).
Home / Away
Palmieri
Barzal
Home
50.0% (4)
39.2% (250)
Away
0.0% (0)
41.3% (264)
By Period
Palmieri
Barzal
P1
0.0%
46.3%
P2
100.0%
36.7%
P3
50.0%
38.5%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Palmieri
38.0%
35.5%
50.0%
Barzal
44.0%
45.0%
40.3%