Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Prediction and Odds on the Match on 26 April 2025

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Prediction and Odds on the Match on 26 April 2025

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning, which will take place on April 26th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Florida Panthers

There is no question about Florida this season. The Panthers had a great regular season and are off to a great start in the Stanley Cup playoffs. It's clear that Paul Maurice's men are determined to defend their title, and they've shown it since the first game of the playoffs. Few would have thought the Panthers would take two games at Amalie Arena, but they did it in style. First, they beat Tampa 6-2, then they beat them 2-0. That streak should give Sergei Bobrovsky, who has been on a roll, some extra confidence.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay has also surprised in this Stanley Cup run, but negatively. Few could have predicted that the Bolts would get blown out twice at home. But in 120 minutes of ice time, the Lightning have shown nothing, scoring just two goals and allowing eight. And their prospects look bleak with two challenging games in Sunrise on the horizon. John Cooper needs to shuffle his lines or have a serious talk with his players - if nothing is done, Tampa won't be returning to Amalie Arena this season.

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Head to Head Statistics

Florida and Tampa Bay have played two games in this Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Panthers winning 6-2 and 2-0.

History of Head-to-Heads

NHL 2025/2026

16.12.25

Tampa Bay Lightning

2 - 5

Florida Panthers

pen. (0-2, 1-2, 1-1)

NHL 2025/2026

16.11.25

Florida Panthers

1 - 3

Tampa Bay Lightning

pen. (0-1, 1-0, 0-2)

NHL Preseason 2025/2026

05.10.25

Florida Panthers

7 - 0

Tampa Bay Lightning

pen. (3-0, 3-0, 1-0)

NHL Preseason 2025/2026

03.10.25

Tampa Bay Lightning

5 - 2

Florida Panthers

pen. (1-1, 1-1, 3-0)

NHL Preseason 2025/2026

01.10.25

Tampa Bay Lightning

3 - 2

Florida Panthers

pen. (1-1, 2-0, 0-1)

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Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Betting Tips & Odds

• In three of the Florida Panthers' last seven home games, the game ended in a draw after regulation time. Betway offers this line at odds of 4.25.
• In six of the last eight games, the Florida Panthers have scored two goals or fewer against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bet365 bookmakers offer this line at odds of 2.30.
• The Florida Panthers have conceded two or fewer pucks in 6 of their last eight games. Bookmaker 1xbet offers this line at odds of 1.95.
• The Panthers have failed to win in regulation time in 15 of their last 20 games. Bookmaker Fonbet offers this line at odds of 1.70.
• Tampa Bay Lightning have scored at least four pucks in 15 of their last 23 away games. Bookmaker betway offers this line at odds of 1.45.
• In 27 of the last 29 games played between the Florida Panthers (home) and Tampa Bay Lightning (away), the game ended in a draw after regulation time. Bet365 offers bets on this line at odds of 1.25.

Florida Panthers Latest Games

Florida Panthers

20.12.25

Florida Panthers

4 - 3

Carolina Hurricanes

18.12.25

Florida Panthers

3 - 2

Los Angeles Kings

16.12.25

Tampa Bay Lightning

2 - 5

Florida Panthers

14.12.25

Dallas Stars

0 - 4

Florida Panthers

12.12.25

Colorado Avalanche

6 - 2

Florida Panthers

11.12.25

Utah Mammoth

3 - 4

Florida Panthers

08.12.25

Florida Panthers

4 - 1

New York Islanders

06.12.25

Florida Panthers

7 - 6

Columbus Blue Jackets

05.12.25

Florida Panthers

1 - 2

Nashville Predators

03.12.25

Florida Panthers

1 - 4

Toronto Maple Leafs

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Tampa Bay Lightning Latest Games

Tampa Bay Lightning

19.12.25

Tampa Bay Lightning

1 - 2

Los Angeles Kings

16.12.25

Tampa Bay Lightning

2 - 5

Florida Panthers

13.12.25

New York Islanders

3 - 2

Tampa Bay Lightning

12.12.25

New Jersey Devils

4 - 8

Tampa Bay Lightning

10.12.25

Montreal Canadiens

1 - 6

Tampa Bay Lightning

09.12.25

Toronto Maple Leafs

2 - 0

Tampa Bay Lightning

07.12.25

Tampa Bay Lightning

0 - 2

New York Islanders

05.12.25

Tampa Bay Lightning

3 - 4

Pittsburgh Penguins

03.12.25

New York Islanders

2 - 1

Tampa Bay Lightning

29.11.25

New York Rangers

1 - 4

Tampa Bay Lightning

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Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Betting Tips & Odds

Analysts at Bookmaker Bet365 believe Florida will be the stronger team in the upcoming NHL meeting. You can bet on their victory in the final (including overtime and shootout) at odds of 1.75 and in regulation time at odds of 2.20. For Tampa Bay to win in OT and overtime is 2.15, while a three-period win is 2.90.

On the TO (5.5) pucks, they offer to bet for a coefficient of 1.80, and on the reverse line with the TU for 2.00.

1X2 O/U AH DC CS O/E BTTS

Main Time (3) 1st period (3) 2nd period (3) 3rd period (3)

	W1	X	W2
	2.19	4.30	2.95
	2.22	4.30	2.86
	2.22	3.90	2.75

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Match Prediction 26 April 2025

You have to realize that Florida has a moral and physical advantage. And it's vast - two solid road wins, Bobrovsky's dry spell, and a great offensive game. The Panthers also have fresh championship experience, with literally all of their core from a year ago intact, and the addition of Marchand making the team even stronger. We see no reason why Tampa Bay can turn this series around. If the home side don't relax early, they can make it an obscene 4-0 and take an early break to regain their strength for the next round. We believe in Florida's success and are backing them to win in extra time.

Our match prediction: W1 (OT) for a coefficient of 1.74 in the bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: W1 for a coefficient of 2.10 in the betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: CS 3:1 for a coefficient of 18 in the 1Xbet bookmaker.