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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 | ||
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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
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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