United Kingdom
2026 season 10 teams
Updated Nov 11, 2026
United Kingdom Challenge Cup predictions
Challenge Cup predictions for every game — moneyline, puck line and total picks — with the standings, results and the season’s trends.
- Games played
- 54
- 2026 season
- Home wins
- 67%
- of games played
- Goals per game
- 5.9
- average margin 2.0
- Overtime
- 31%
- 52% decided by one goal
- Our picks
- 46-23
- 67% won
54 Challenge Cup games have been played in the 2026 season: the home side won 67% of them, games averaged 5.9 goals and 31% went past regulation. Top of the table: Sheffield, 7-3-0, 14 points. Each Challenge Cup pick is graded in public at the final horn.
- The top of the table is close — a single point between Sheffield (14 points) and Cardiff (13 points).
- Home ice matters: home teams win 67% of Challenge Cup games.
- Challenge Cup games are tight: 52% are decided by a single goal.
Upcoming Challenge Cup predictions
No upcoming Challenge Cup predictions right now — picks are published before the game starts and appear here as soon as they are out.
Recent Challenge Cup results and scores
Final scores, every pick gradedDundee vs Glasgow, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Sun, Nov 8. Final score after a shootout: Dundee 3, Glasgow 2. 1X2 odds: Dundee 2.45, Glasgow 2.15. The model’s picks: 2 — Glasgow to win in regular time at 2.12, lost; Under 7.5 goals at 1.52, won; 1 +1.5 — Dundee +1.5 handicap at 1.39, won. Best tip: Under 7.5 goals at 1.52, 70% confidence, won.
Dundee3-7-13
Glasgow4-3-42Glasgow vs Fife, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Fri, Nov 6. Final score: Glasgow 6, Fife 3. 1X2 odds: Glasgow 2.26, Fife 2.35. The model’s picks: 1 — Glasgow to win in regular time at 2.22, won; Under 7.5 goals at 1.33, lost; 2 +1.5 — Fife +1.5 handicap at 1.34, lost. Best tip: Under 7.5 goals at 1.33, 71% confidence, lost.
Glasgow4-3-46
Fife7-4-13Manchester vs Cardiff, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Sun, Nov 1. Final score after a shootout: Manchester 4, Cardiff 3. 1X2 odds: Manchester 2.65, Cardiff 2.02. The model’s picks: 2 — Cardiff to win in regular time at 2.02, lost; Under 6.5 goals at 1.46, won; 1 +1.5 — Manchester +1.5 handicap at 1.40, won. Best tip: X2 — Cardiff or a draw at 1.36, 64% confidence, won.
Manchester3-4-34
Cardiff6-3-13Fife vs Belfast, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Sun, Nov 1. Final score after a shootout: Fife 3, Belfast 2. 1X2 odds: Fife 3.50, Belfast 1.70. The model’s picks: 2 — Belfast to win in regular time at 1.68, lost; Over 4.5 goals at 1.35, lost; 2 -1.5 — Belfast -1.5 handicap at 2.15, lost. Best tip: Over 4.5 goals at 1.35, 70% confidence, lost.
Fife7-4-13
Belfast9-2-12Dundee vs Fife, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Sat, Oct 31. Final score: Dundee 2, Fife 3. 1X2 odds: Dundee 2.35, Fife 2.35. The model’s picks: 2 — Fife to win in regular time at 2.35, won; Over 4.5 goals at 1.34, won; 2 +1.5 — Fife +1.5 handicap at 1.31, won. Best tip: 2 +1.5 — Fife +1.5 handicap at 1.31, 72% confidence, won.
Dundee3-7-12Fife7-4-13Glasgow vs Dundee, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Fri, Oct 30. Final score: Glasgow 3, Dundee 0. 1X2 odds: Glasgow 1.75, Dundee 3.20. The model’s picks: 1 — Glasgow to win in regular time at 1.74, won; Under 6.5 goals at 1.93, won; 2 +1.5 — Dundee +1.5 handicap at 1.60, lost. Best tip: 1X — Glasgow or a draw at 1.26, 71% confidence, won.
Glasgow4-3-43Dundee3-7-10Manchester vs Coventry, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Fri, Oct 30. Final score: Manchester 1, Coventry 2. 1X2 odds: Manchester 2.15, Coventry 2.50. The model’s picks: 1 — Manchester to win in regular time at 2.12, lost; Under 6.5 goals at 1.67, won; 2 +1.5 — Coventry +1.5 handicap at 1.36, won. Best tip: 2 +1.5 — Coventry +1.5 handicap at 1.36, 66% confidence, won.
Manchester3-4-31
Coventry4-5-12Sheffield vs Manchester, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Wed, Oct 28. Final score: Sheffield 5, Manchester 2. 1X2 odds: Sheffield 1.70, Manchester 3.35. The model’s picks: 1 — Sheffield to win in regular time at 1.66, won; Under 6.5 goals at 1.93, lost; 2 +1.5 — Manchester +1.5 handicap at 1.67, lost. Best tip: 1X — Sheffield or a draw at 1.23, 72% confidence, won.
Sheffield7-3-05Manchester3-4-32Coventry vs Guildford, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Sun, Oct 25. Final score: Coventry 3, Guildford 5. 1X2 odds: Coventry 2.30, Guildford 2.30. The model’s picks: 1 — Coventry to win in regular time at 2.27, lost; Under 7.5 goals at 1.47, lost; 2 +1.5 — Guildford +1.5 handicap at 1.34, won. Best tip: 1X — Coventry or a draw at 1.42, 66% confidence, lost.
Coventry4-5-13
Guildford5-3-25Belfast vs Glasgow, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Sun, Oct 25. Final score after overtime: Belfast 2, Glasgow 1. 1X2 odds: Belfast 1.12, Glasgow 13.00. The model’s picks: 1 — Belfast to win in regular time at 1.14, lost; Under 7.5 goals at 1.43, won; 1 -1.5 — Belfast -1.5 handicap, lost. Best tip: Under 7.5 goals at 1.43, 71% confidence, won.
Belfast9-2-12Glasgow4-3-41Nottingham vs Cardiff, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Sun, Oct 25. Final score: Nottingham 2, Cardiff 4. 1X2 odds: Nottingham 2.45, Cardiff 2.15. The model’s picks: 1 — Nottingham to win in regular time at 2.50, lost; Under 8.5 goals at 1.32, won; 2 +1.5 — Cardiff +1.5 handicap, won. Best tip: Under 8.5 goals at 1.32, 71% confidence, won.
Nottingham5-3-22Cardiff6-3-14Cardiff vs Sheffield, Challenge Cup (United Kingdom), Sat, Oct 24. Final score: Cardiff 1, Sheffield 0. 1X2 odds: Cardiff 1.93, Sheffield 2.89. The model’s picks: 1 — Cardiff to win in regular time at 1.95, won; Under 6.5 goals at 1.40, won; 2 +1.5 — Sheffield +1.5 handicap at 1.47, won. Best tip: 2 +1.5 — Sheffield +1.5 handicap at 1.47, 66% confidence, won.
Cardiff6-3-11Sheffield7-3-00Challenge Cup season trends
54 games · 2026 seasonWho wins
- Home wins67%
- Away wins33%
- One-goal games52%
- Blowouts (won by 4+ goals)9%
Scoring
- Home team3.4
- Away team2.5
- Past regulation (overtime or shootout)31%
Season extremes
- Highest-scoring game 11 goalsGlasgow 5–6 Dundee
- Widest margin 7 goalsBelfast 8–1 Dundee
How our Challenge Cup picks did
Graded games only — pushes and unplayed games left out- Winner (incl. OT) 12-11 52%
- Over/Under 18-5 78%
- Handicap 16-7 70%
- Best tip 19-4 83%
United Kingdom Challenge Cup standings
2026 seasonRegular Season · Group A
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield |
10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | .700 | 34 | 23 | +11 |
| 2 | Cardiff |
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | .650 | 29 | 27 | +2 |
| 3 | Guildford |
10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | .600 | 34 | 31 | +3 |
| 4 | Nottingham |
10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | .600 | 28 | 30 | −2 |
| 5 | Coventry |
10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | .450 | 25 | 33 | −8 |
| 6 | Manchester |
10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | .450 | 28 | 34 | −6 |
Regular Season · Group B
- Playoffs: Semi-finals
- Playoffs: Quarter-finals
Pts points, on the league’s own system — the table is sorted by them. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · GF/GA goals for and against · +/− difference.
