IIHF World Championship IB, Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre (Shenzhen) on Sunday,
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The upcoming IIHF World Championship IB clash between Estonia and Romania promises to be an intriguing encounter on May 3, 2026, as Estonia hosts the match at home. The home side has demonstrated strong form recently, securing victories in 4 of their last 5 matches, highlighting a potent blend of offensive prowess and defensive stability. Their recent performances may suggest a tactical advantage, with notable pressure applied in the offensive zone, creating scoring opportunities.
Romania, on the other hand, has also shown competitive spirit, winning 2 of their last 3 matches. While they may not be on the same winning streak as Estonia, they possess a resilient team dynamic and can capitalize on counter-attacks, making them a potentially formidable opponent.
Bookmakers favor Estonia with odds at 2.13 for a home win compared to Romania’s 2.55, reflecting the confidence in Estonia’s current form and home advantage. The predicted final score of 3-2 indicates a closely contested match, where both teams have the potential to influence the outcome. As the game approaches, both sides will be keen to assert their strategy, making for an exciting matchup with no guaranteed outcomes.
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 2026-05-02T10:52:02+00:00.
| Estonia 42.9% |
Draw 21.3% |
Romania 35.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.12 | 4.2 | 2.55 | |
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2.1 | 4.2 | 2.5 |
Latest Results
| 02.05.26 South Korea hockey – Estonia hockey – 2:4 30.04.26 Estonia hockey – Netherlands hockey – 5:1 29.04.26 Spain hockey – Estonia hockey – 2:12 25.04.26 South Korea hockey – Estonia hockey – 4:5 19.04.26 Lithuania hockey – Estonia hockey – 3:1 |
02.05.26 Romania hockey – Spain hockey – 4:1 30.04.26 Romania hockey – China hockey – 3:4 OT 29.04.26 Netherlands hockey – Romania hockey – 0:7 07.02.26 Romania hockey – Spain hockey – 6:1 05.02.26 Romania hockey – Lithuania hockey – 3:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.02.20 Romania hockey – Estonia hockey – 7:3 10.11.19 Estonia hockey – Romania hockey – 3:1 28.04.19 Romania hockey – Estonia hockey – 4:3 penalties 09.11.18 Estonia hockey – Romania hockey – 3:7 25.04.18 Romania hockey – Estonia hockey – 0:1 |
Standings
2025
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lithuania | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14:3 | 14 |
| 2 | South Korea | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:11 | 12 |
| 3 | Estonia | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:9 | 9 |
| 4 | China | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 5 | Spain | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:25 | 3 |
| 6 | Croatia | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9:19 | 2 |
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