IIHF World Championship IB, Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre (Shenzhen) on Saturday,
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As the upcoming IIHF World Championship IB match approaches on May 2, 2026, Romania will host Spain in a clash that promises to entertain hockey fans. Romania comes into this contest with a slight edge, having secured victory in one of their last two matches, suggesting a modest improvement in form and morale. Their recent performance will likely bolster their confidence as they take to the ice at home.
On the other hand, Spain has struggled, failing to capitalize in their last two games. This lack of winning momentum raises concerns about their tactical cohesion and ability to compete against a rejuvenated Romanian side. Historically, Romanian hockey displays a strong emphasis on tactical discipline and robust defensive play, which could serve them well against Spain’s offensive strategies that appear to lack spark in recent outings.
With bookmakers placing Romania at 1.11 to win, the expectation is clearly tilted in their favor. However, hockey remains an unpredictable sport, and Spain may well be motivated to turn their fortunes around. While Romania stands as the favorite, the outcome is not guaranteed, and both teams will need to execute their strategies effectively to secure the win.
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| Romania 81.4% |
Draw 9.5% |
Spain 9% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.11 | 9.5 | 10 |
Latest Results
| 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 05.02.26 Romania hockey – Lithuania hockey – 3:1 13.12.25 Romania hockey – Ukraine hockey – 4:5 OT |
30.04.26 South Korea hockey – Spain hockey – 6:4 29.04.26 Spain hockey – Estonia hockey – 2:12 07.02.26 Romania hockey – Spain hockey – 6:1 06.02.26 Lithuania hockey – Spain hockey – 2:4 07.11.25 Spain hockey – Netherlands hockey – 4:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.02.26 Romania hockey – Spain hockey – 6:1 09.04.17 Romania hockey – Spain hockey – 6:0 17.04.15 Spain hockey – Romania hockey – 1:7 |
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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