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As the IIHF World Championship matchup approaches on May 20, 2026, the Czech Republic prepares to host Italy in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. The Czech team, despite their home advantage, has struggled recently, winning only 1 of their last 5 matches. This underwhelming form might lead to concerns about their ability to capitalize on playing at home.
On the other hand, Italy has displayed slightly better recent performance, securing 2 victories in their last 5 outings. Though not traditionally a hockey powerhouse, Italy’s improvement can be attributed to their tactical discipline and increasing resilience on the ice. They will look to exploit any defensive lapses from the Czech side, who may feel the pressure to deliver a strong performance in front of their fans.
The bookmakers reflect this sentiment, offering odds of 1.04 for a home win versus 19 for an away victory, highlighting the Czech Republic as overwhelming favorites. While statistics and form favor the host nation, hockey can be unpredictable. Both teams will need to optimize their strategies to secure a win, making it essential for bettors to weigh recent team performances carefully before placing their wagers.
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| Czech Republic 88.6% |
Draw 6.6% |
Italy 4.8% |
Outrights of IIHF World Championship Czech Republic: 6.77% Italy: 0.23%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.04 | 14 | 19 |
Latest Results
| 10.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Czech Republic hockey – 6:1 09.05.26 Finland hockey – Czech Republic hockey – 3:2 07.05.26 Czech Republic hockey – Sweden hockey – 3:1 03.05.26 Czech Republic hockey – Switzerland hockey – 0:1 penalties 02.05.26 Czech Republic hockey – Sweden hockey – 2:4 |
12.05.26 Italy hockey – Great Britain hockey – 3:5 10.05.26 Italy hockey – Great Britain hockey – 2:0 02.05.26 Great Britain hockey – Italy hockey – 4:1 30.04.26 Great Britain hockey – Italy hockey – 4:6 26.04.26 France hockey – Italy hockey – 4:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 17.05.19 Czech Republic hockey – Italy hockey – 8:0 14.05.14 Czech Republic hockey – Italy hockey – 2:0 11.05.12 Italy hockey – Czech Republic hockey – N/A |
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: 2.18 (37.35%)
2. Finland: 6.17 (13.17%)
3. Switzerland: 6.25 (13%)
4. Sweden: 7.17 (11.34%)
5. USA: 7.5 (10.83%)
6. Czech Republic: 12 (6.77%)
7. Slovakia: 39.33 (2.07%)
8. Germany: 40.83 (1.99%)
9. Latvia: 108.67 (0.75%)
10. Denmark: 112.83 (0.72%)
11. Austria: 133.67 (0.61%)
12. Norway: 158.67 (0.51%)
13. Slovenia: 317 (0.26%)
14. Italy: 358.67 (0.23%)
15. Great Britain: 400.33 (0.2%)
16. Hungary: 400.33 (0.2%)
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