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As Italy prepares to host Slovakia in the IIHF World Championship on May 17, 2026, this matchup promises to be a compelling contest between two teams looking to gain momentum. Both sides come into this game with identical records, each having secured 2 victories in their last 5 matches, indicating a level of parity that could make for an unpredictable showdown.
Italy, playing on home ice, will aim to capitalize on familiar surroundings and crowd support. Their recent performances have shown signs of improvement, particularly in offensive strategies, although defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern. Slovakia, on the other hand, has displayed resilience and tactical discipline, often leveraging their speed to create scoring opportunities, which could prove advantageous against the Italians.
Bookmakers set the odds at 9 for Italy and 1.18 for Slovakia, reflecting the perception of Slovakia’s stronger position. However, underestimating the home team could be a mistake, as Italy’s players are driven to perform at their best on home soil.
Given both teams’ current form and tactical approaches, this encounter could go either way, making it a must-watch for hockey fans.
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| Italy 10.2% |
Draw 11.9% |
Slovakia 77.9% |
Outrights of IIHF World Championship Slovakia: 2.14% Italy: 0.18%
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Betting Odds
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9 | 7.75 | 1.18 |
Latest Results
| 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 26.04.26 France hockey – Italy hockey – 4:2 25.04.26 France hockey – Italy hockey – 5:2 |
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
| 13.02.26 Italy hockey – Slovakia hockey – 2:3 21.05.22 Italy hockey – Slovakia hockey – 1:3 06.05.17 Slovakia hockey – Italy hockey – 3:2 OT 05.02.15 Slovakia hockey – Italy hockey – 1:2 17.05.14 Slovakia hockey – Italy hockey – 4:1 |
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: 2.28 (35.74%)
2. Switzerland: 6 (13.57%)
3. Finland: 6.07 (13.41%)
4. Sweden: 6.86 (11.88%)
5. USA: 7.29 (11.18%)
6. Czech Republic: 11.86 (6.87%)
7. Slovakia: 38.14 (2.14%)
8. Germany: 39.43 (2.07%)
9. Latvia: 114.71 (0.71%)
10. Denmark: 118.29 (0.69%)
11. Austria: 143.29 (0.57%)
12. Norway: 179 (0.45%)
13. Slovenia: 379 (0.21%)
14. Italy: 450.43 (0.18%)
15. Great Britain: 486.14 (0.17%)
16. Hungary: 486.14 (0.17%)
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