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As Denmark prepares to host Slovakia in the IIHF World Championship on May 21, 2026, fans eagerly anticipate a thrilling matchup. Denmark has recently shown resilience, securing victory in three of their last five matches. This form will be crucial as they aim to capitalize on home advantage. Their offensive strategy has proven effective, often utilizing a swift puck movement and strong forechecking to create scoring opportunities. However, they will need to tighten their defensive play to counter Slovakia’s counterattacking style.
On the other hand, Slovakia enters this contest with two wins from their last five games. While their recent performance may not be as strong as Denmark’s, Slovakia boasts a reputation for delivering under pressure, often relying on disciplined defensive formations and powerful breakouts. Their past encounters have demonstrated that they can disrupt opponents’ rhythms, a tactic they may employ to stifle Denmark’s attack.
Betting odds currently favor Slovakia at 1.85, contrasting with Denmark’s odds of 2.9. According to analytical models, there is a 29.5% probability for a home win, a 21.7% chance of a draw, and a notable 50.7% likelihood of an away victory. Given the recent form and tactical approaches from both sides, fans can expect an engaging match filled with strategic plays and competitive spirit.
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| Denmark 30.9% |
Draw 20.7% |
Slovakia 48.4% |
Outrights of IIHF World Championship Slovakia: 1.46% Denmark: 0.7%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.9 | 4.33 | 1.85 |
Latest Results
| 09.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Denmark hockey – 4:2 08.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Denmark hockey – 0:3 02.05.26 Denmark hockey – Hungary hockey – 7:4 30.04.26 Denmark hockey – Norway hockey – 3:1 24.04.26 Finland hockey – Denmark hockey – 10:5 |
09.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Denmark hockey – 4:2 08.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Denmark hockey – 0:3 03.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Latvia hockey – 5:2 02.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Latvia hockey – 1:5 25.04.26 Germany hockey – Slovakia hockey – 3:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Denmark hockey – 4:2 08.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Denmark hockey – 0:3 10.11.24 Denmark hockey – Slovakia hockey – 2:3 penalties 11.11.23 Slovakia hockey – Denmark hockey – 3:4 12.11.22 Slovakia hockey – Denmark hockey – 3:4 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: 1.78 (46.23%)
2. Finland: 6.68 (12.34%)
3. Switzerland: 7.3 (11.29%)
4. Sweden: 9.02 (9.14%)
5. USA: 9.83 (8.38%)
6. Czech Republic: 13.47 (6.12%)
7. Germany: 50.33 (1.64%)
8. Slovakia: 56.33 (1.46%)
9. Denmark: 117 (0.7%)
10. Latvia: 117 (0.7%)
11. Austria: 133.67 (0.62%)
12. Norway: 158.67 (0.52%)
13. Slovenia: 358.67 (0.23%)
14. Great Britain: 400.33 (0.21%)
15. Hungary: 400.33 (0.21%)
16. Italy: 400.33 (0.21%)
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