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As the IIHF World Championship approaches, Finland and Great Britain prepare to face off on May 22, 2026, in a highly anticipated match at home for Finland. The Finnish team enters the game with a solid record, having won 3 of their last 5 matches, demonstrating both resilience and depth in their squad. Known for their strong skating and disciplined defensive structure, Finland is expected to leverage their tactical prowess to control the game tempo and create scoring opportunities.
On the other hand, Great Britain comes into this matchup with some momentum, having clinched victory in 2 of their last 4 outings. While they may not match Finland’s prestige in the sport, Great Britain has shown flashes of tenacity and skill that can upset higher-ranked opponents. Their ability to capitalize on power plays and counterattacks will be crucial if they hope to challenge the Finnish defense.
Bookmakers heavily favor Finland with odds at 1.02 for a home victory compared to 45 for Great Britain. However, in hockey, outcomes can be unpredictable, making this clash an intriguing encounter as both teams aim to assert their strengths on the ice. A close match could be on the horizon.
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| Finland 94.4% |
Draw 3.4% |
Great Britain 2.1% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.02 | 28 | 45 |
Latest Results
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16.05.26 Great Britain hockey – Austria hockey – 2:5 12.05.26 Italy hockey – Great Britain hockey – 3:5 10.05.26 Italy hockey – Great Britain hockey – 2:0 02.05.26 Great Britain hockey – Italy hockey – 4:1 30.04.26 Great Britain hockey – Italy hockey – 4:6 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.05.24 Finland hockey – Great Britain hockey – 8:0 20.05.22 Great Britain hockey – Finland hockey – 0:6 17.05.19 Finland hockey – Great Britain hockey – 5:0 |
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 |
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