Latvia vs USA predictions, Feb 12, 2026

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As Latvia prepares to face the USA in the Winter Olympic Games ice hockey matchup on February 12, 2026, the odds reflect a significant disparity between the two teams. Latvia enters the contest on the back of a recent loss, having failed to secure a victory in their last match. Meanwhile, the USA team, though yet to play in the current tournament, is recognized for its depth and skill within its roster.

The odds set at 20.01 for Latvia underline the challenges they face, especially given the historical prowess of the USA hockey program. The US team has consistently demonstrated strong tactical play, emphasizing skating speed and offensive pressure, which can overwhelm opponents, especially those struggling for form. Latvia will need to exploit any defensive lapses from the USA while tightening their own defensive strategy to prevent an early avalanche of goals.

Despite playing on home ice, Latvia’s recent performance raises questions about their readiness for this high-stakes encounter. With bookmakers predicting a score of 1:4, it suggests a probable victory for the USA, though in knockout formats, surprises are always possible. Both teams will be aiming to make a statement early in the tournament.

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Latvia 4.9%

Draw 8.7%

USA 86.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:4

Outrights of Winter Olympic Games – Ice Hockey USA: 13.5% Latvia: 0.22%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	18.5	11.5	1.08
	12.37	8.07	1.11
	24.62	10.91	1.09
	22	12.7	1.08
	19	10	1.05
	21.93	10.48	1.09
	15	11	1.07

Latest Results

12.12.25 Slovakia hockey – Latvia hockey – 3:2 OT 11.12.25 Norway hockey – Latvia hockey – 0:4 09.11.25 Latvia hockey – Austria hockey – 4:2 08.11.25 Slovakia hockey – Latvia hockey – 4:1 06.11.25 Germany hockey – Latvia hockey – 4:1

25.05.25 Switzerland hockey – USA hockey – 0:1 OT 24.05.25 Sweden hockey – USA hockey – 2:6 22.05.25 USA hockey – Finland hockey – 5:2 20.05.25 Czech Republic hockey – USA hockey – 2:5 18.05.25 Kazakhstan hockey – USA hockey – 1:6

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Latvia won 1.

In this match, USA is the undeniable favorite.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Latvia won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 22:34. (average 2.8:4.3).

Latest Head To Head

21.05.24 Latvia hockey – USA hockey – 3:6 28.05.23 USA hockey – Latvia hockey – 3:4 OT 13.05.22 USA hockey – Latvia hockey – 4:1 27.05.21 USA hockey – Latvia hockey – 4:2 10.05.18 USA hockey – Latvia hockey – 3:2 OT

Standings

Qualification

Group D

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Slovakia	3	3	0	0	0	12:5	9
2	Kazakhstan	3	2	0	0	1	8:6	6
3	Austria	3	0	1	0	2	6:7	2
4	Hungary	3	0	0	1	2	8:16	1

Group E

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Latvia	3	3	0	0	0	14:5	9
2	France	3	2	0	0	1	14:8	6
3	Slovenia	3	1	0	0	2	9:11	3
4	Ukraine	3	0	0	0	3	5:18	0

Group F

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Denmark	3	2	1	0	0	10:4	8
2	Norway	3	2	0	0	1	11:8	6
3	Great Britain	3	1	0	0	2	6:11	3
4	Japan	3	0	0	1	2	6:10	1

Winter Olympic Games – Ice Hockey Outrights

1. USA W: 1.71 (25.14%)

2. Canada: 2.28 (18.88%)

3. Canada W: 2.33 (18.45%)

4. USA: 3.19 (13.5%)

5. Sweden: 6.7 (6.42%)

6. Finland: 9.83 (4.37%)

7. Czech Republic: 14.17 (3.03%)

8. Switzerland: 18.5 (2.32%)

9. Czech Republic W: 23 (1.87%)

10. Finland W: 43 (1%)

11. Germany: 58 (0.74%)

12. Slovakia: 63.67 (0.68%)

13. Sweden W: 65 (0.66%)

14. Switzerland W: 100 (0.43%)

15. Japan W: 100 (0.43%)

16. Germany W: 100 (0.43%)

17. Italy W: 100 (0.43%)

18. France W: 100 (0.43%)

19. Denmark: 158.67 (0.27%)

20. Latvia: 192 (0.22%)

21. France: 275.33 (0.16%)

22. Italy: 317 (0.14%)

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