San Diego Gulls vs Coachella Valley Firebirds predictions, Jan 02, 2026

Jan 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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San Diego Gulls

Coachella Valley Firebirds

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In a highly anticipated AHL matchup, the San Diego Gulls will face off against the Coachella Valley Firebirds on January 2, 2026. The Gulls, who have been in impressive form as of late, have won 4 of their last 5 matches and are looking to continue their winning streak on home ice. On the other hand, the Firebirds have struggled to find consistency, winning only 1 of their last 5 games.

The bookmakers have the odds close, with the Gulls slight favorites at 2.46 compared to the Firebirds’ 2.36. Our model prediction gives the Gulls a 39.2% chance of securing a home victory, while the Firebirds have a 38% chance of pulling off an upset. A draw is also a possibility at 22%.

Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their tactical strengths to secure the win, but the outcome remains uncertain given the teams’ recent form and performance. It promises to be an exciting and competitive match between these two AHL contenders.

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San Diego
37.6%		 Draw
23.1%		 Coachella Valley
39.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.44 3.95 2.3
WilliamHill 2.45 3.9 2.3
Pinnacle 2.46 4.07 2.36
Best for US Customers 2.35 3.85 2.3

Latest Results

31.12.25 Tucson Roadrunners – San Diego Gulls – 3:4 OT
28.12.25 San Diego Gulls – Abbotsford Canucks – 3:0
27.12.25 Bakersfield Condors – San Diego Gulls – 2:5
21.12.25 Calgary Wranglers – San Diego Gulls – 2:1
19.12.25 Calgary Wranglers – San Diego Gulls – 3:4 OT		 31.12.25 Coachella Valley Firebirds – Bakersfield Condors – 3:7
28.12.25 Henderson Silver Knights – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 6:3
27.12.25 Coachella Valley Firebirds – Abbotsford Canucks – 3:2 OT
20.12.25 Bakersfield Condors – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 3:2
19.12.25 Coachella Valley Firebirds – Bakersfield Condors – 4:5 OT

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, San Diego won 2.
  • San Diego is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Coachella Valley‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, San Diego has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • We predict that San Diego will win today’s game, with odds of 2.43.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, San Diego won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 61:70. (average 3.1:3.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, San Diego won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 30:39. (average 3.3:4.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.11.25 San Diego Gulls – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 0:5
    21.11.25 Coachella Valley Firebirds – San Diego Gulls – 3:2 OT
    30.10.25 Coachella Valley Firebirds – San Diego Gulls – 4:3 OT
    10.10.25 Coachella Valley Firebirds – San Diego Gulls – 0:5
    19.04.25 San Diego Gulls – Coachella Valley Firebirds – 5:4 OT

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 33 19 3 3 8 109:81 47
    2 Providence Bruins 28 16 5 1 6 93:59 43
    3 Charlotte Checkers 29 15 3 2 9 88:77 38
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 31 9 7 4 11 86:88 36
    5 Hershey Bears 29 11 3 1 14 77:83 29
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 29 10 1 6 12 78:99 28
    7 Bridgeport Islanders 29 9 3 3 14 89:98 27
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 29 9 1 5 14 76:96 25

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 29 22 4 2 1 114:51 54
    2 Chicago Wolves 28 12 2 7 7 83:78 35
    3 Manitoba Moose 29 14 1 2 12 76:84 32
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 29 9 5 2 13 84:82 30
    5 Rockford IceHogs 32 9 4 3 16 90:103 29
    6 Texas Stars 30 7 4 4 15 77:99 26
    7 Iowa Wild 32 7 3 2 20 66:101 22

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 27 15 5 1 6 90:60 41
    2 San Jose Barracuda 30 13 5 2 10 98:97 38
    3 Ontario Reign 30 13 5 2 10 100:85 38
    4 Calgary Wranglers 33 9 5 8 11 94:111 36
    5 San Diego Gulls 29 11 3 7 8 90:73 35
    6 Coachella Valley Firebirds 29 8 7 4 10 101:102 34
    7 Bakersfield Condors 29 11 3 5 10 105:106 33
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 28 12 2 4 10 92:82 32
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 29 7 5 5 12 92:98 29
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 31 5 4 6 16 65:110 24

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 31 17 3 1 10 102:79 41
    2 Syracuse Crunch 30 16 1 2 11 102:82 36
    3 Rochester Americans 30 12 4 4 10 101:93 36
    4 Toronto Marlies 31 11 5 2 13 93:102 34
    5 Belleville Senators 34 11 2 5 16 110:123 31
    6 Cleveland Monsters 29 8 5 5 11 71:78 31
    7 Utica Comets 28 5 2 5 16 60:92 19

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