IIHF World Championship IB, Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre (Shenzhen) on Thursday,
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As the IIHF World Championship IB approaches, South Korea is set to host Spain in what promises to be an intriguing encounter on April 30, 2026. South Korea’s recent form indicates a struggle, having secured victory in just 1 of their last 4 matches. This inconsistency could pose challenges, especially given the pressure of performing on home ice.
On the other hand, Spain enters the match seeking to rectify a disappointing recent outing, having lost their last match without securing a win. Their tactical approach often underscores a fluid attacking style; however, they must enhance their defensive resilience to contain South Korea’s forwards.
Bookmakers have placed South Korea as the favorite, with odds reflecting the home advantage. The home side will need to leverage familiar conditions and crowd support to ignite their performance, while Spain must capitalize on any defensive lapses from South Korea to find scoring opportunities.
Both teams have room for improvement, making this matchup unpredictable. The outcome will hinge on which side can effectively exploit their strengths and rectify recent shortcomings, making it a compelling watch for fans and bettors alike.
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| South Korea 89.2% |
Draw 9.9% |
Spain 0.9% |
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Betting Odds
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1 | 9 | 100 | |
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1 | 9 | 101 |
Latest Results
| 29.04.26 China hockey – South Korea hockey – 4:7 25.04.26 South Korea hockey – Estonia hockey – 4:5 19.04.26 Japan hockey – South Korea hockey – 6:2 18.04.26 Japan hockey – South Korea hockey – 2:1 penalties 23.11.25 China hockey – South Korea hockey – 0:3 |
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 06.11.25 Estonia hockey – Spain hockey – 8:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.04.25 South Korea hockey – Spain hockey – 9:3 |
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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