Iowa Wild vs Texas Stars predictions, Jan 21, 2026

Jan 19, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In a much-anticipated AHL matchup, the Iowa Wild will face off against the Texas Stars on January 21, 2026, at the Iowa Wild’s home arena. Both teams are coming off mixed recent form, with Iowa winning only one of their last five matches and Texas victorious in two of their last five.

The bookmakers have given Texas Stars the slight edge in this contest, with odds of 1.84 for an away win compared to 3.37 for a home win by Iowa Wild. Our model prediction also leans towards Texas Stars, giving them a 47.2% chance of victory, while Iowa Wild has a 29.5% probability of winning. A draw is also on the cards, with a 23.5% likelihood according to our calculations.

With the predicted final score being 2:3 in favor of Texas Stars based on the odds, it seems like they have a slight advantage going into the match. However, in sports, anything can happen, and both teams will be looking to showcase their tactical strengths and turn the tide in their favor. It promises to be an exciting and closely contested game between these two competitive teams.

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Iowa
27.3%		 Draw
22.5%		 Texas
50.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 3.45 4.1 1.8
Pinnacle 3.37 4.23 1.84
Best for US Customers 3.2 3.8 1.8

Latest Results

17.01.26 Iowa Wild – Toronto Marlies – 4:5
16.01.26 Iowa Wild – Toronto Marlies – 2:3
10.01.26 Tucson Roadrunners – Iowa Wild – 5:4 OT
09.01.26 Tucson Roadrunners – Iowa Wild – 1:1 OT
07.01.26 Ontario Reign – Iowa Wild – 4:3		 18.01.26 Texas Stars – Ontario Reign – 3:1
17.01.26 Texas Stars – Ontario Reign – 3:4
14.01.26 Texas Stars – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 3:6
13.01.26 Texas Stars – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 2:5
10.01.26 Chicago Wolves – Texas Stars – 1:3

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 7 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Iowa won 4.
  • Iowa is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Texas has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Texas may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Texas has had a series of home games.
  • Texas might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Iowa won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 64:61. (average 3.2:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Iowa won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 34:34. (average 3.4:3.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.12.25 Iowa Wild – Texas Stars – 2:3 OT
    30.12.25 Iowa Wild – Texas Stars – 4:1
    18.11.25 Iowa Wild – Texas Stars – 3:1
    25.10.25 Texas Stars – Iowa Wild – 0:2
    24.10.25 Texas Stars – Iowa Wild – 1:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins 36 22 5 1 8 121:75 55
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 39 22 3 3 11 126:99 53
    3 Charlotte Checkers 37 18 4 3 12 121:103 47
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 37 12 7 4 14 102:103 42
    5 Hershey Bears 36 14 4 4 14 101:104 40
    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 36 15 3 9 9 109:104 45
    3 Manitoba Moose 36 16 3 3 14 96:105 41
    4 Rockford IceHogs 40 11 5 4 20 116:132 36
    5 Texas Stars 39 11 5 4 19 103:123 36
    6 Milwaukee Admirals 35 10 6 3 16 104:104 35
    7 Iowa Wild 38 7 3 4 24 80:123 24

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 36 19 5 4 8 123:85 52
    2 Ontario Reign 39 18 7 2 12 130:109 52
    3 Bakersfield Condors 37 16 5 6 10 132:117 48
    4 Coachella Valley Firebirds 37 14 7 4 12 130:119 46
    5 San Jose Barracuda 36 13 8 3 12 113:115 45
    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 40 9 6 10 15 105:135 40
    9 Henderson Silver Knights 35 14 2 5 14 110:106 37
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 39 7 5 6 21 82:135 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 Belleville Senators 41 12 5 6 18 136:151 40
    6 Cleveland Monsters 36 10 7 5 14 92:102 39
    7 Utica Comets 36 9 2 7 18 87:115 29

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