Cleveland Monsters vs Syracuse Crunch predictions, Apr 26, 2026

Apr 25, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Cleveland Monsters prepare to host the Syracuse Crunch on April 26, 2026, both teams are vying for crucial points in the AHL standings. The Monsters enter this contest with a solid recent form, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. Their offensive strategy has shown improvements, allowing them to capitalize on scoring opportunities effectively.

Conversely, the Syracuse Crunch have faced challenges recently, winning only 2 of their past 5 games. Nonetheless, they possess a potent offensive unit capable of turning the tide with skilled puck movement and aggressive plays in the offensive zone. Their recent inconsistency may be a concern, but the potential for a breakout performance looms.

Bookmakers currently favor the Crunch with odds at 2.00 for an away win, juxtaposed with the Monsters’ odds of 2.92 for a home victory. Statistical models indicate a 29.1% probability of a home win for Cleveland, a 24.1% chance of a draw, and a 50.2% likelihood of an away victory for Syracuse, suggesting that the visitors may hold an edge going into this matchup.

In this tightly contested affair, while the Monsters hope to leverage their home advantage, the Crunch will aim to break their recent slump, making for an intriguing showdown that could swing either way.

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Cleveland
31.6%		 Draw
22.2%		 Syracuse
46.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.95 4.23 2.01
MarathonBet 2.89 4.1 1.99

Latest Results

24.04.26 Cleveland Monsters – Syracuse Crunch – 3:2
19.04.26 Cleveland Monsters – Grand Rapids Griffins – 6:4
17.04.26 Rochester Americans – Cleveland Monsters – 1:2
12.04.26 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Cleveland Monsters – 4:3 penalties
11.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Cleveland Monsters – 4:1		 24.04.26 Cleveland Monsters – Syracuse Crunch – 3:2
18.04.26 Syracuse Crunch – Belleville Senators – 4:0
17.04.26 Belleville Senators – Syracuse Crunch – 6:4
12.04.26 Syracuse Crunch – Toronto Marlies – 1:4
11.04.26 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 3:0

Facts

  • First leg.
  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Syracuse may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Syracuse is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • We predict that Cleveland will win today’s game, with odds of 2.92.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 72:66. (average 3.6:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 38:30. (average 3.5:2.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.04.26 Cleveland Monsters – Syracuse Crunch – 3:2
    22.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Cleveland Monsters – 6:3
    21.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Cleveland Monsters – 6:2
    06.12.25 Cleveland Monsters – Syracuse Crunch – 3:2 OT
    04.12.25 Cleveland Monsters – Syracuse Crunch – 4:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/16-finals

    1 Providence Bruins (1) Bye
    2 Charlotte Checkers (3) Springfield Thunderbirds (6) 1 : 1
    3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Bye
    4 Bridgeport Islanders (4) Hershey Bears (5) 0 : 2
    5 Laval Rocket (1) Bye
    6 Toronto Marlies (4) Rochester Americans (5) 1 : 1
    7 Syracuse Crunch (2) Bye
    8 Bye Cleveland Monsters
    9 Grand Rapids Griffins (1) Bye
    10 Manitoba Moose (4) Milwaukee Admirals (5) 1 : 1
    11 Chicago Wolves (2) Bye
    12 Bye Texas Stars (3)
    13 Ontario Reign (1) Bye
    14 Colorado Eagles (2) San Diego Gulls (7) 2 : 0
    15 Henderson Silver Knights (3) San Jose Barracuda (6) 2 : 0
    16 Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) Bakersfield Condors (5) 0 : 1

    1/8-finals

    1 Providence Bruins (1) TBD #2
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Hershey Bears (5)
    3 Laval Rocket (1) TBD #6
    4 Syracuse Crunch (2) Cleveland Monsters (3) 0 : 1
    5 Grand Rapids Griffins (1) TBD #10
    6 Chicago Wolves (2) Texas Stars (3)
    7 Ontario Reign (1) Colorado Eagles (2)
    8 Henderson Silver Knights (3) TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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