Finland vs Germany predictions, May 15, 2026

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### Match Preview: Finland vs. Germany – IIHF World Championship

On May 15, 2026, Finland will host Germany in what promises to be an intriguing matchup in the IIHF World Championship. Playing on home ice, Finland will aim to leverage their familiar surroundings and passionate fan support. However, their recent form poses a concern, having won only 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating possible inconsistency and vulnerabilities in their game.

In contrast, Germany boasts a strong recent performance, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their tactical approach has been characterized by cohesive team play and effective defensive strategies, along with an opportunistic offense that capitalizes on counter-attacks. This consistency places Germany as a formidable opponent, despite being the away team.

Bookmaker odds favor Finland with a home win at 1.39 compared to Germany’s 6.48 for an away victory, reflecting the expectation of a competitive contest. Our model gives Finland a 56.6% chance of winning, while Germany holds a 17.5% probability of taking the match. With both teams showcasing distinct strengths, this encounter is poised for high stakes and potential surprises, making it an exciting fixture to watch.

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Finland 66.9%

Draw 18.2%

Germany 14.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

Outrights of IIHF World Championship Finland: 13.15% Germany: 2.19%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.49	4.8	6.15
	1.43	5.32	6.4
	1.39	5.36	6.48

Latest Results

07.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Finland hockey – 5:4 penalties 03.05.26 Sweden hockey – Finland hockey – 3:2 02.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Finland hockey – 3:5 30.04.26 Finland hockey – Czech Republic hockey – 2:3 24.04.26 Finland hockey – Denmark hockey – 10:5

02.05.26 Germany hockey – Austria hockey – 5:2 30.04.26 Austria hockey – Germany hockey – 3:4 25.04.26 Germany hockey – Slovakia hockey – 3:1 23.04.26 Germany hockey – Slovakia hockey – 3:1 17.04.26 Czech Republic hockey – Germany hockey – 4:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Finland won 3.

In recent matches, Finland has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Germany is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Finland may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Finland is the undisputed favorite.

In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Finland won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 46:21. (average 3.5:1.6).

Latest Head To Head

13.05.23 Germany hockey – Finland hockey – 3:4 05.06.21 Finland hockey – Germany hockey – 2:1 29.05.21 Germany hockey – Finland hockey – 1:2 21.05.19 Finland hockey – Germany hockey – 2:4 13.05.18 Germany hockey – Finland hockey – 3:2 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: 2.57 (32.04%)

2. Sweden: 5.75 (14.29%)

3. Switzerland: 6 (13.7%)

4. USA: 6.25 (13.15%)

5. Finland: 6.25 (13.15%)

6. Czech Republic: 11.5 (7.15%)

7. Germany: 37.5 (2.19%)

8. Slovakia: 41 (2%)

9. Latvia: 126 (0.65%)

10. Denmark: 138.5 (0.59%)

11. Austria: 201 (0.41%)

12. Norway: 276 (0.3%)

13. Slovenia: 751 (0.11%)

14. Italy: 876 (0.09%)

15. Great Britain: 1001 (0.08%)

16. Hungary: 1001 (0.08%)

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