Hungary vs Great Britain predictions, May 19, 2026

IIHF World Championship, on Tuesday,

Hungary

Great Britain

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As Hungary prepares to face Great Britain in the IIHF World Championship on May 19, 2026, hockey fans can expect an intriguing matchup. The event will take place on Hungarian ice, adding an additional layer of pressure as the home side looks to find their footing.

In recent form, Hungary has struggled, failing to secure a victory in their last five matches. This poor run may impact their morale, but home advantage could play a pivotal role. Traditionally, Hungary’s style emphasizes speed and aggressive forechecking, which they will likely need to employ to unsettle the British defense.

Conversely, Great Britain enters this contest with two wins from their last five outings, suggesting a more stable form. Their gameplay has showcased a pragmatic approach, balancing defensive solidity with opportunistic counter-attacks, reflecting confidence that could benefit them on the road.

The bookmakers set odds at 2.23 for Hungary’s win and 2.75 for a Great Britain victory, signaling a closely contested match. With a model prediction indicating a 42.7% chance for a home win, a 22.7% chance of a draw, and 34.6% likelihood for an away victory, this matchup promises to be competitive. Ultimately, both teams have opportunities to secure the points, making outcomes uncertain and exciting.

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 2026-05-16T14:52:02+00:00.

Hungary
42.7%
Draw
22.7%
Great Britain
34.6%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.23 4.2 2.75

Latest Results

16.05.26 Hungary hockey – Finland hockey – 1:4
13.05.26 Hungary hockey – Canada hockey – 1:3
07.05.26 Slovenia hockey – Hungary hockey – 3:2
02.05.26 Denmark hockey – Hungary hockey – 7:4
01.05.26 Norway hockey – Hungary hockey – 2:1
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

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hungary won 1.
  • Hungary is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Great Britain has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Hungary won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 17:19. (average 2.4:2.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    26.04.23 Great Britain hockey – Hungary hockey – 3:2
    25.04.23 Great Britain hockey – Hungary hockey – 7:4
    09.02.20 Great Britain hockey – Hungary hockey – 1:4
    21.04.19 Great Britain hockey – Hungary hockey – 3:1
    28.04.18 Hungary hockey – Great Britain hockey – 2:3 penalties

    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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