We delved again by way of the Elite League historical past books to uncover the tales behind Sunday’s matchups:
The Steelers have a formidable residence document in opposition to the Devils, successful over 62% of their league conferences in Sheffield. Out of 70 video games, the Steelers have 44 wins to Cardiff’s 25, with one ending in a tie. On common, Sheffield rating three targets per sport in opposition to the Welsh aspect, whereas the Devils common round 2.5.
The Giants should win at residence within the Problem Cup to complete high of Group B, and historical past is on their aspect. Regardless of being 0-3 in opposition to Dundee this season, Belfast have received 13 of the 17 Cup conferences between the groups.
Coventry might be assured going into their residence conflict with Fife, having received nearly 73% of their league conferences. The Blaze have 24 wins from 33 video games, whereas Fife have left the Skydome victorious simply 9 occasions since becoming a member of the EIHL. The common scoreline between the perimeters is 4-2 in Coventry’s favour, they usually’ve by no means confronted one another within the Cup or Playoffs.
Few matchups within the EIHL are as one-sided as when Guildford host Glasgow, in accordance with latest conferences. Guildford have received 17 of 19 residence league video games in opposition to Glasgow, with the Clan managing simply two victories on the Spectrum. The Flames usually outscore their guests by two targets on common, and have additionally triumphed each occasions the fixture has gone past 60 minutes.
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