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As the IIHF World Championship approaches, the highly anticipated clash between USA and Hungary unfolds on May 25, 2026. The event, hosted on home soil for the USA, sets the stage for an exciting showdown.
Recent form significantly favors the USA, who have secured victories in 2 of their last 3 matches. Their strong offensive and defensive systems, combined with a wealth of skilled players, have positioned them as formidable competitors. The team’s ability to maintain puck possession and exploit power play opportunities will be crucial in dictating the tempo of the game.
Conversely, Hungary enters the match struggling, having lost their last 5 encounters without notching a single victory. This poor form could weigh heavily on their confidence. To contest effectively, Hungary must tighten their defensive strategies and capitalize on counter-attacks, seeking any opportunity to disrupt the USA’s rhythm.
Bookmakers reflect this disparity in form with odds of 1.04 for a USA victory and 30 for Hungary, signaling the expectations surrounding this matchup. While the USA is heavily favored, the unpredictability of tournament play means that every game can yield surprises. Fans can expect a compelling contest that tests the mettle of both teams.
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| USA 92.4% |
Draw 4.4% |
Hungary 3.2% |
Outrights of IIHF World Championship USA: 5.3% Hungary: 0.17%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.04 | 22 | 30 |
Latest Results
| 18.05.26 Finland hockey – USA hockey – 6:2 17.05.26 Great Britain hockey – USA 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 |
17.05.26 Austria hockey – Hungary hockey – 4:2 16.05.26 Hungary hockey – Finland hockey – 1:4 13.05.26 Hungary hockey – Canada hockey – 1:3 07.05.26 Slovenia hockey – Hungary hockey – 3:2 02.05.26 Denmark hockey – Hungary hockey – 7:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.05.25 USA hockey – Hungary hockey – 6:0 14.05.23 USA hockey – Hungary hockey – 7:1 13.05.16 USA hockey – Hungary hockey – 5:1 |
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: 1.75 (46.62%)
2. Finland: 5.4 (15.11%)
3. Switzerland: 6.8 (12%)
4. Sweden: 10.4 (7.84%)
5. Czech Republic: 11.6 (7.03%)
6. USA: 15.4 (5.3%)
7. Slovakia: 39 (2.09%)
8. Latvia: 100.2 (0.81%)
9. Germany: 110.2 (0.74%)
10. Austria: 130.2 (0.63%)
11. Denmark: 140.2 (0.58%)
12. Norway: 180.2 (0.45%)
13. Slovenia: 280.2 (0.29%)
14. Great Britain: 480.2 (0.17%)
15. Hungary: 480.2 (0.17%)
16. Italy: 480.2 (0.17%)
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