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As the IIHF World Championship approaches, the match between Norway and Latvia on May 28, 2026, promises to be an intriguing battle. Both teams come into the match with solid recent performances: Norway has secured victories in four of their last five matches, highlighting their form and confidence on home ice. Their offensive capabilities have been on display, suggesting a robust attacking strategy that leverages quick transitions and disciplined puck movement.
On the other hand, Latvia has also shown strength, winning three out of their last five encounters. Known for their resilient defensive play, Latvia will aim to contain Norway’s offense while looking for opportunities to counterattack. With odds closely matched at 2.43 for Norway and 2.54 for Latvia, bookmakers anticipate a competitive contest.
Statistical probability places Norway at a 39.8% chance for victory, while Latvia is slightly behind with a 37.6% likelihood. The predicted final score of 3-2 underscores the expectation of a closely fought match. Ultimately, while Norway’s home advantage is a key factor, Latvia’s tactical discipline could play a significant role, making this matchup unpredictable. Fans can expect an exciting and closely contested game.
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| Norway 39.6% |
Draw 22.6% |
Latvia 37.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of IIHF World Championship Norway: 1.76% Latvia: 1.52%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.37 | 4.15 | 2.6 | |
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2.48 | 4.37 | 2.48 |
Latest Results
| 26.05.26 Norway hockey – Denmark hockey – 4:3 OT 25.05.26 Czech Republic hockey – Norway hockey – 1:4 23.05.26 Norway hockey – Sweden hockey – 3:2 21.05.26 Canada hockey – Norway hockey – 6:5 OT 19.05.26 Italy hockey – Norway hockey – 0:4 |
26.05.26 Hungary hockey – Latvia hockey – 1:8 24.05.26 Great Britain hockey – Latvia hockey – 0:6 23.05.26 Latvia hockey – USA hockey – 4:2 21.05.26 Latvia hockey – Finland hockey – 1:7 19.05.26 Latvia hockey – Austria hockey – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.05.26 Latvia hockey – Norway hockey – 4:3 penalties 06.05.26 Latvia hockey – Norway hockey – 3:2 OT 11.12.25 Norway hockey – Latvia hockey – 0:4 03.05.25 Norway hockey – Latvia hockey – 2:1 OT 02.05.25 Norway hockey – Latvia hockey – 1:2 OT |
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: 2.16 (40.93%)
2. Switzerland: 3.44 (25.73%)
3. Finland: 5.52 (16.02%)
4. Sweden: 15.4 (5.74%)
5. Czech Republic: 19.4 (4.56%)
6. USA: 23.6 (3.75%)
7. Norway: 50.2 (1.76%)
8. Latvia: 58.2 (1.52%)
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