Toronto Marlies vs Cleveland Monsters predictions, May 22, 2026

May 21, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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### Match Preview: Toronto Marlies vs. Cleveland Monsters

On May 22, 2026, the Toronto Marlies are set to face off against the Cleveland Monsters in an exciting AHL matchup at home. As both teams vie for crucial points, their contrasting recent forms add an intriguing dimension to this encounter.

The Marlies have secured just 2 wins in their last 5 matches, suggesting a need for improvement in both offense and defense. Their ability to create scoring opportunities remains intact, but inconsistency in execution may hamper their performance against a resurgent Monsters team.

In contrast, the Cleveland Monsters have shown impressive form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their recent success can be attributed to a robust defensive system coupled with an aggressive offensive approach that has yielded effective scoring outputs. With the odds favoring Toronto slightly at 2.1 for a home win, bookmakers and betting analysis reflect the Marlies’ necessity to leverage their home-ice advantage.

According to predictive models, there’s a projected 50% chance of a Marlies win, a 25.7% chance of a draw, and a 29.4% likelihood of a Monsters victory. A close contest is anticipated, with a predicted final score of 3:2. As always, such forecasts come with uncertainties, making this matchup particularly compelling for fans and bettors alike.

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Toronto
44.1%		 Draw
22.7%		 Cleveland
33.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.12 4.11 2.81
MarathonBet 2.11 4 2.74
Pinnacle 2.08 4.16 2.81

Latest Results

20.05.26 Toronto Marlies – Cleveland Monsters – 0:4
16.05.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 3:1
14.05.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 2:5
09.05.26 Laval Rocket – Toronto Marlies – 2:3
05.05.26 Toronto Marlies – Laval Rocket – 0:4		 20.05.26 Toronto Marlies – Cleveland Monsters – 0:4
16.05.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 3:1
14.05.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 2:5
03.05.26 Syracuse Crunch – Cleveland Monsters – 1:2 OT
01.05.26 Syracuse Crunch – Cleveland Monsters – 3:4 OT

Facts

  • Cleveland Monsters leads series 2-1. Third leg.
  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Toronto won 3.
  • Recent performances by Toronto have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Cleveland is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Toronto may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Toronto won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 54:64. (average 2.7:3.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Toronto won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 31:38. (average 3.1:3.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.05.26 Toronto Marlies – Cleveland Monsters – 0:4
    16.05.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 3:1
    14.05.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 2:5
    17.03.26 Toronto Marlies – Cleveland Monsters – 4:2
    04.03.26 Toronto Marlies – Cleveland Monsters – 7:4

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/16-finals

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

    1/8-finals

    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Hershey Bears (5) 3 : 1
    2 Providence Bruins (1) Springfield Thunderbirds (6) 1 : 3
    3 Laval Rocket (1) Toronto Marlies (4) 2 : 3
    4 Syracuse Crunch (2) Cleveland Monsters (3) 1 : 3
    5 Grand Rapids Griffins (1) Manitoba Moose (4) 3 : 1
    6 Chicago Wolves (2) Texas Stars (3) 3 : 2
    7 Colorado Eagles (2) Henderson Silver Knights (3) 3 : 1
    8 Ontario Reign (1) Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) 2 : 3

    Quarter-finals

    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Springfield Thunderbirds (6) 2 : 1
    2 Toronto Marlies (4) Cleveland Monsters (3) 1 : 2
    3 Grand Rapids Griffins (1) Chicago Wolves (2) 1 : 2
    4 Colorado Eagles (2) Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) 3 : 1

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 Colorado Eagles (2)

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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