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In an exciting AHL matchup, the Coachella Valley Firebirds will host the Abbotsford Canucks on January 18, 2026. Both teams have shown good form recently, with the Firebirds winning 3 of their last 5 matches and the Canucks also claiming victory in 3 of their last 5 games.
The bookmakers have slightly favored the Firebirds with odds of 2.26 for a home win, compared to 2.57 for an away victory for the Canucks. Our model predicts a tight contest, with a 36.7% chance of a home win, a 25.5% likelihood of a draw, and a 40.4% probability of the Canucks coming out on top.
Both teams possess tactical strengths that could make a difference in this matchup. The Firebirds will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while the Canucks will aim to utilize their recent winning momentum to secure a positive result. It is shaping up to be an evenly matched game, and fans can expect an exciting battle between these two competitive teams.
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| Coachella Valley 41.3% |
Draw 23.1% |
Abbotsford 35.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.23 | 3.98 | 2.51 | ||
| 2.2 | 3.9 | 2.6 | ||
| 2.26 | 4.08 | 2.57 | ||
| 2.15 | 3.85 | 2.6 |
Latest Results
| 17.01.26 San Diego Gulls – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 0:4 14.01.26 Texas Stars – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 3:6 13.01.26 Texas Stars – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 2:5 10.01.26 Coachella Valley Firebirds – Henderson Silver Knights – 3:2 07.01.26 Coachella Valley Firebirds – Henderson Silver Knights – 1:5 |
16.01.26 San Diego Gulls – Abbotsford Canucks – 1:0 14.01.26 San Diego Gulls – Abbotsford Canucks – 3:5 11.01.26 Abbotsford Canucks – Calgary Wranglers – 3:2 10.01.26 Abbotsford Canucks – Calgary Wranglers – 4:3 penalties 07.01.26 Abbotsford Canucks – Bakersfield Condors – 1:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.12.25 Coachella Valley Firebirds – Abbotsford Canucks – 3:2 OT 07.12.25 Abbotsford Canucks – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 1:2 06.12.25 Abbotsford Canucks – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 3:4 penalties 16.11.25 Coachella Valley Firebirds – Abbotsford Canucks – 5:2 09.05.25 Abbotsford Canucks – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 2:0 |
Standings
2025/26
Atlantic Division
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | 39 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 126:99 | 53 |
| 2 | Providence Bruins | 35 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 115:73 | 53 |
| 3 | Charlotte Checkers | 36 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 117:100 | 45 |
| 4 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 37 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 102:103 | 42 |
| 5 | Hershey Bears | 35 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 98:100 | 39 |
| 6 | Bridgeport Islanders | 36 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 109:115 | 35 |
| 7 | Hartford Wolf Pack | 37 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 99:123 | 33 |
| 8 | Springfield Thunderbirds | 37 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 98:136 | 32 |
Central Division
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Grand Rapids Griffins | 36 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 131:66 | 63 |
| 2 | Chicago Wolves | 35 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 104:98 | 44 |
| 3 | Manitoba Moose | 36 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 96:105 | 41 |
| 4 | Milwaukee Admirals | 35 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 104:104 | 35 |
| 5 | Rockford IceHogs | 39 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 110:127 | 34 |
| 6 | Texas Stars | 38 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 100:122 | 34 |
| 7 | Iowa Wild | 38 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 80:123 | 24 |
Pacific Division
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ontario Reign | 38 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 129:106 | 52 |
| 2 | Colorado Eagles | 35 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 119:84 | 50 |
| 3 | Bakersfield Condors | 36 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 131:117 | 46 |
| 4 | San Jose Barracuda | 36 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 113:115 | 45 |
| 5 | Coachella Valley Firebirds | 36 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 127:119 | 44 |
| 6 | San Diego Gulls | 36 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 103:100 | 40 |
| 7 | Tucson Roadrunners | 35 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 115:111 | 40 |
| 8 | Calgary Wranglers | 39 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 105:134 | 39 |
| 9 | Henderson Silver Knights | 34 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 109:102 | 37 |
| 10 | Abbotsford Canucks | 38 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 82:132 | 30 |
North Division
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Laval Rocket | 38 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 118:100 | 47 |
| 2 | Syracuse Crunch | 38 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 123:98 | 45 |
| 3 | Toronto Marlies | 39 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 123:131 | 45 |
| 4 | Rochester Americans | 37 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 123:117 | 43 |
| 5 | Cleveland Monsters | 35 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 90:96 | 39 |
| 6 | Belleville Senators | 40 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 131:147 | 38 |
| 7 | Utica Comets | 35 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 83:110 | 28 |
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