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As the IIHF World Championship IB approaches, Romania is set to face South Korea on May 5, 2026, in a matchup that promises to be both competitive and strategic. The game will take place in Romania, providing the home team with a slight advantage backed by local support.
Recently, Romania has secured victories in 2 of their last 4 matches, indicating a developing form. Their ability to capitalize on home ice advantages will be crucial. Romania’s gameplay typically reflects a strong emphasis on defensive organization, which may challenge South Korea’s attacking maneuvers.
In contrast, South Korea has been in slightly better form, winning 3 of their last 5 encounters. The South Koreans are known for their speed and agility, often preferring a fast-paced style that could exploit any gaps in the Romanian defense. Their recent successes demonstrate their capability to adapt and counter opponents effectively.
Bookmakers show Romania at odds of 2.75 for a home win, while South Korea is favored at 2. This reflects a recognition of South Korea’s recent performance but also suggests an intriguing balance of potential outcomes. As both teams look to assert their dominance, the match is expected to be closely contested, with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Romania 33.6% |
Draw 20.3% |
South Korea 46.2% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.75 | 4.55 | 2 |
Latest Results
| 03.05.26 Estonia hockey – Romania hockey – 3:1 02.05.26 Romania hockey – Spain hockey – 4:1 30.04.26 Romania hockey – China hockey – 3:4 OT 29.04.26 Netherlands hockey – Romania hockey – 0:7 07.02.26 Romania hockey – Spain hockey – 6:1 |
03.05.26 South Korea hockey – Netherlands hockey – 4:1 02.05.26 South Korea hockey – Estonia hockey – 2:4 30.04.26 South Korea hockey – Spain hockey – 6:4 29.04.26 China hockey – South Korea hockey – 4:7 25.04.26 South Korea hockey – Estonia hockey – 4:5 |
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Latest Head To Head
| 03.05.24 South Korea hockey – Romania hockey – 2:3 02.05.23 Romania hockey – South Korea hockey – 2:5 05.05.22 Romania hockey – South Korea hockey – 1:4 09.02.13 Romania hockey – South Korea hockey – 3:4 pen. 11.11.12 South Korea hockey – Romania hockey – 2:0 |
Standings
2025
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lithuania | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14:3 | 14 |
| 2 | South Korea | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:11 | 12 |
| 3 | Estonia | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:9 | 9 |
| 4 | China | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 5 | Spain | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:25 | 3 |
| 6 | Croatia | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9:19 | 2 |
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