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As Latvia prepares to face the USA in the IIHF World Championship on May 23, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms into the matchup. Latvia has shown impressive momentum, securing victories in four of their last five matches. Their tactical strengths lie in strong defensive play and an ability to capitalize on power plays, allowing them to gain the upper hand in tight contests.
In contrast, the USA hockey team has experienced a mixed bag of results, winning only one of their last two games. The Americans will need to sharpen their offensive strategy and improve their defensive transitions if they hope to overcome a resilient Latvian side. The odds reflect this disparity, with bookmakers favoring the USA at 1.24 for an away win compared to Latvia’s odds of 12 at home.
Home advantage is significant in international hockey, and Latvia will look to leverage their enthusiastic supporters. While the USA historically has more depth in talent, the current form of Latvia cannot be overlooked. This matchup promises to be competitive, with both teams capable of making strategic adjustments as necessary. Fans should anticipate a thrilling encounter, but the outcome remains uncertain.
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| Latvia 8% |
Draw 14.7% |
USA 77.3% |
Outrights of IIHF World Championship USA: 8.08% Latvia: 0.7%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12 | 6.5 | 1.24 |
Latest Results
| 16.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Latvia hockey – 4:2 07.05.26 Latvia hockey – Norway hockey – 4:3 penalties 06.05.26 Latvia hockey – Norway hockey – 3:2 OT 03.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Latvia hockey – 5:2 02.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Latvia hockey – 1:5 |
15.05.26 USA hockey – Switzerland hockey – 1:3 10.05.26 Germany hockey – USA hockey – 2:5 22.02.26 Canada hockey – USA hockey – 1:2 OT 20.02.26 USA hockey – Slovakia hockey – 6:2 18.02.26 USA hockey – Sweden hockey – 2:1 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.02.26 Latvia hockey – USA hockey – 1:5 21.05.24 Latvia hockey – USA hockey – 3:6 28.05.23 USA hockey – Latvia hockey – 3:4 OT 13.05.22 USA hockey – Latvia hockey – 4:1 27.05.21 USA hockey – Latvia hockey – 4:2 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Switzerland (B1) | Austria (A4) | 6 : 0 |
| 2 | Canada (A1) | Denmark (B4) | 1 : 2 |
| 3 | Sweden (A2) | Czech Republic (B3) | 5 : 2 |
| 4 | USA (B2) | Finland (A3) | 5 : 2 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Switzerland (B1) | Denmark (B4) | 7 : 0 |
| 2 | Sweden (A2) | USA (B2) | 2 : 6 |
Final
| 1 | Switzerland (B1) | USA (B2) | 0 : 1 |
3rd place
| 2 | Sweden (A2) | Denmark (B4) | 6 : 2 |
IIHF World Championship Outrights
1. Canada: 1.67 (46.45%)
2. Finland: 5.9 (13.15%)
3. Switzerland: 7.4 (10.48%)
4. Sweden: 8.4 (9.23%)
5. USA: 9.6 (8.08%)
6. Czech Republic: 13 (5.97%)
7. Germany: 47 (1.65%)
8. Slovakia: 54.2 (1.43%)
9. Denmark: 110.2 (0.7%)
10. Latvia: 110.2 (0.7%)
11. Austria: 120.2 (0.65%)
12. Norway: 140.2 (0.55%)
13. Slovenia: 230.2 (0.34%)
14. Great Britain: 380.2 (0.2%)
15. Hungary: 380.2 (0.2%)
16. Italy: 380.2 (0.2%)
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