Winter Olympic Games – Ice Hockey, on Tuesday,
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As Sweden prepares to face Latvia in the Winter Olympic Games ice hockey showdown on February 17, 2026, the home side enters the match with a favorable recent track record. Sweden has secured victories in 2 of their last 3 outings, showcasing their strength and tactical prowess on the ice. The Swedish team is known for their disciplined defensive structure and offensive creativity, which will be crucial against a Latvia squad that has struggled in recent matches, winning only 1 of their last 3.
Latvia, while a determined contender, will need to enhance their offensive output to compete against a robust Swedish lineup. The odds reflect a significant disparity in expectations, with bookmakers favoring Sweden at 1.1 for a home win compared to 18.64 for an away victory for Latvia. This indicates a strong belief in Sweden’s ability to dominate, particularly given their home advantage.
A predicted final score of 4:1 underscores Sweden’s offensive capability and Latvia’s challenges in defense. However, ice hockey is notoriously unpredictable, and while Sweden appears to be the stronger team on paper, Latvia could potentially exploit any lapses in Sweden’s game. As both teams step onto the ice, the outcome remains uncertain, promising an exciting match for fans.
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| Sweden 83.7% |
Draw 10.2% |
Latvia 6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1
Outrights of Winter Olympic Games – Ice Hockey Sweden: 1.92% Latvia: 0.25%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.19 | 7.5 | 10.5 | |
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1.09 | 12.7 | 22 | |
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1.13 | 7 | 12 | |
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1.09 | 10.52 | 21.92 |
Latest Results
| 14.02.26 Sweden hockey – Slovakia hockey – 5:3 13.02.26 Finland hockey – Sweden hockey – 4:1 11.02.26 Sweden hockey – Italy hockey – 5:2 14.12.25 Czech Republic hockey – Sweden hockey – 0:5 13.12.25 Finland hockey – Sweden hockey – 2:4 |
15.02.26 Denmark hockey – Latvia hockey – 4:2 14.02.26 Germany hockey – Latvia hockey – 3:4 12.02.26 Latvia hockey – USA hockey – 1:5 12.12.25 Slovakia hockey – Latvia hockey – 3:2 OT 11.12.25 Norway hockey – Latvia hockey – 0:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.05.25 Latvia hockey – Sweden hockey – 0:6 18.05.24 Latvia hockey – Sweden hockey – 2:7 25.05.23 Sweden hockey – Latvia hockey – 1:3 24.05.22 Sweden hockey – Latvia hockey – 1:0 09.02.22 Sweden hockey – Latvia hockey – 3:2 |
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: 1.25 (35.97%)
2. Canada: 1.72 (26.08%)
3. USA: 3.58 (12.56%)
4. Canada W: 3.6 (12.49%)
5. Finland: 12.36 (3.64%)
6. Switzerland: 19.4 (2.32%)
7. Sweden: 23.4 (1.92%)
8. Sweden W: 46 (0.98%)
9. Slovakia: 46.8 (0.96%)
10. Germany: 48.2 (0.93%)
11. Czech Republic: 58.2 (0.77%)
12. Switzerland W: 100 (0.45%)
13. Denmark: 140.2 (0.32%)
14. Latvia: 180.2 (0.25%)
15. France: 230.2 (0.2%)
16. Italy: 280.2 (0.16%)
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