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As Spain prepares to host the Netherlands in the IIHF World Championship IB on May 5, 2026, both teams come into the match aiming to break a troubling streak of form. Spain has struggled to find their rhythm, losing all of their last four matches, while the Netherlands also shares this misfortune, failing to secure a win in their previous four outings.
From a tactical perspective, Spain will need to capitalize on their home advantage and focus on refining their defensive structure, which has been susceptible under pressure. The home crowd could play a vital role in boosting their morale as they seek to build momentum. Meanwhile, the Netherlands will likely aim to exploit Spain’s vulnerabilities, focusing on quick transitions and counter-attacks, given their struggles to establish control in recent games.
The bookmakers offer odds at 2.25 for a Spanish win and 2.38 for an away Dutch victory, indicating a relatively even contest. Both teams are under pressure to turn around their fortunes, making this match pivotal in their championship aspirations. With both sides facing challenges, the outcome remains uncertain and will likely hinge on which team can adapt their strategies effectively on the day.
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| Spain 40.6% |
Draw 21.1% |
Netherlands 38.4% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.25 | 4.33 | 2.38 |
Latest Results
| 03.05.26 China hockey – Spain hockey – 3:0 02.05.26 Romania hockey – Spain hockey – 4:1 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 |
03.05.26 South Korea hockey – Netherlands hockey – 4:1 02.05.26 Netherlands hockey – China hockey – 3:6 30.04.26 Estonia hockey – Netherlands hockey – 5:1 29.04.26 Netherlands hockey – Romania hockey – 0:7 08.11.25 Netherlands hockey – Estonia hockey – 0:6 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.11.25 Spain hockey – Netherlands hockey – 4:2 03.05.24 Netherlands hockey – Spain hockey – 0:1 17.12.23 Netherlands hockey – Spain hockey – 3:4 25.04.22 Netherlands hockey – Spain hockey – 5:3 15.12.19 Netherlands hockey – Spain hockey – 5:3 |
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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