Czech Republic vs Sweden predictions, May 18, 2026

IIHF World Championship, on Monday,

Czech Republic

Sweden

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As the IIHF World Championship approaches, the matchup between the Czech Republic and Sweden promises to be an exciting contest. Scheduled for May 18, 2026, the Czech team will have the advantage of playing on home ice, yet they come into this game struggling with recent form, having secured only 1 win in their last 5 matches. This lack of consistency may hinder their ability to perform under pressure against a formidable opponent.

In contrast, Sweden is riding a wave of momentum, having won 3 of their last 5 games. Known for their disciplined and dynamic style of play, the Swedish team excels in both offensive and defensive strategies, which could pose significant challenges for the Czech side. The bookmakers have recognized this disparity, with odds reflecting a higher probability of an away win at 1.65 compared to 3.7 for a home victory.

The model prediction indicates a 26.5% chance of a Czech win, a 22.6% chance for a draw, and a 50.5% likelihood of a Swedish victory. As the game approaches, the Czechs must find a way to enhance their form and capitalize on home advantage, while Sweden aims to maintain their strong performance and secure a crucial win. Ultimately, the outcome remains uncertain, and both teams will be keen to showcase their best on this significant stage.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-05-12T08:52:02+00:00.

Czech Republic
24.4%
Draw
20.8%
Sweden
54.8%

Outrights of IIHF World Championship Sweden: 11.88% Czech Republic: 6.87%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Best for US Customers 3.7 4.35 1.65

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
10.05.26 Sweden hockey – Finland hockey – 1:5
09.05.26 Sweden hockey – Switzerland hockey – 3:0
07.05.26 Czech Republic hockey – Sweden hockey – 3:1
03.05.26 Sweden hockey – Finland hockey – 3:2
02.05.26 Czech Republic hockey – Sweden hockey – 2:4

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Czech Republic won 1.
  • Recent form of Czech Republic has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Sweden‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • In this match, Sweden is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Czech Republic won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 52:62. (average 2.6:3.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.05.26 Czech Republic hockey – Sweden hockey – 3:1
    02.05.26 Czech Republic hockey – Sweden hockey – 2:4
    14.12.25 Czech Republic hockey – Sweden hockey – 0:5
    06.11.25 Sweden hockey – Czech Republic hockey – 3:1
    22.05.25 Sweden hockey – Czech Republic hockey – 5:2

    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: 2.28 (35.74%)

    2. Switzerland: 6 (13.57%)

    3. Finland: 6.07 (13.41%)

    4. Sweden: 6.86 (11.88%)

    5. USA: 7.29 (11.18%)

    6. Czech Republic: 11.86 (6.87%)

    7. Slovakia: 38.14 (2.14%)

    8. Germany: 39.43 (2.07%)

    9. Latvia: 114.71 (0.71%)

    10. Denmark: 118.29 (0.69%)

    11. Austria: 143.29 (0.57%)

    12. Norway: 179 (0.45%)

    13. Slovenia: 379 (0.21%)

    14. Italy: 450.43 (0.18%)

    15. Great Britain: 486.14 (0.17%)

    16. Hungary: 486.14 (0.17%)

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