Fischtown Pinguins are favored to win; current moneyline markets show Fischtown around 1.95 while Schwenningen sits near 2.10, reflecting Fischtown's stronger recent form with 5 wins in their last 7 DEL matches and a +8 goal differential over that span. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports

The match kicks off on 23 December 2025 at 18:30 CET (Central European Time), which is 17:30 UTC, aligning with the DEL regular-season schedule.

The game is at Helios Arena in Schwenningen (Villingen-Schwenningen), a 6,000-capacity venue known for its low-rink dimensions and intense home atmosphere that favors physical, forechecking styles; Schwenninger Wild Wings use the tighter ice to press in the neutral zone.

Prediction: Fischtown Pinguins to win or draw in 90 minutes with an expected total goals market around 5.0; backing Fischtown moneyline at ~1.95 or a +0.5 puckline for Schwenningen at around 1.70 offers value given Fischtown's superior possession metrics and goaltending form over the last month, while the over 5.0 goals is plausible given both teams average 3+ goals per game across their last 6 fixtures.

In the last 10 competitive meetings, Fischtown Pinguins lead the head-to-head with 6 wins to Schwenninger Wild Wings' 3, plus 1 draw; average goals per game between them is 5.1, with Fischtown averaging 2.8 goals and Schwenningen 2.3 in those encounters.