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As the IIHF World Championship clash approaches on May 26, 2026, Switzerland will host Finland in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams have demonstrated strong recent form, with Switzerland winning four of their last five matches. Their tactical strength lies in their cohesive team play and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, which they will need against a formidable Finnish side.
Finland is currently in impeccable form, boasting a perfect record with five consecutive victories. Their offensive prowess combined with a disciplined defensive structure has made them a challenging opponent, adept at maintaining possession and transitioning quickly on counter-attacks. The Finnish squad will aim to exploit any defensive lapses from the Swiss, particularly in high-pressure situations.
Bookmakers have set the odds favoring Switzerland slightly at 2.38 for a home win, while Finland stands at 2.6 for an away victory. Our model suggests a 40.5% probability for a home win, a 23.6% chance of a draw, and a 36.3% likelihood of an away victory. While Switzerland boasts home advantage, the contest remains finely balanced, and either side could emerge victorious in what is expected to be an intense matchup.
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| Switzerland 40.1% |
Draw 23.3% |
Finland 36.7% |
Outrights of IIHF World Championship Finland: 13.67% Switzerland: 13.41%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.38 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
Latest Results
| 18.05.26 Germany hockey – Switzerland hockey – 1:6 16.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Latvia hockey – 4:2 15.05.26 USA hockey – Switzerland hockey – 1:3 10.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Czech Republic hockey – 6:1 09.05.26 Sweden hockey – Switzerland hockey – 3:0 |
18.05.26 Finland hockey – USA hockey – 6:2 16.05.26 Hungary hockey – Finland hockey – 1:4 15.05.26 Finland hockey – Germany hockey – 3:1 10.05.26 Sweden hockey – Finland hockey – 1:5 09.05.26 Finland hockey – Czech Republic hockey – 3:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Finland hockey – 5:4 penalties 02.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Finland hockey – 3:5 18.02.26 Finland hockey – Switzerland hockey – 3:2 OT 14.12.25 Switzerland hockey – Finland hockey – 3:4 OT 06.11.25 Switzerland hockey – Finland hockey – 3:1 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Switzerland (B1) | Austria (A4) | 6 : 0 |
| 2 | Canada (A1) | Denmark (B4) | 1 : 2 |
| 3 | Sweden (A2) | Czech Republic (B3) | 5 : 2 |
| 4 | USA (B2) | Finland (A3) | 5 : 2 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Switzerland (B1) | Denmark (B4) | 7 : 0 |
| 2 | Sweden (A2) | USA (B2) | 2 : 6 |
Final
| 1 | Switzerland (B1) | USA (B2) | 0 : 1 |
3rd place
| 2 | Sweden (A2) | Denmark (B4) | 6 : 2 |
IIHF World Championship Outrights
1. Canada: 1.74 (47.72%)
2. Finland: 6.08 (13.67%)
3. Switzerland: 6.2 (13.41%)
4. Sweden: 10.8 (7.7%)
5. Czech Republic: 12.8 (6.49%)
6. USA: 17 (4.89%)
7. Slovakia: 54.2 (1.53%)
8. Germany: 67 (1.24%)
9. Latvia: 100.2 (0.83%)
10. Austria: 130.2 (0.64%)
11. Denmark: 140.2 (0.59%)
12. Norway: 180.2 (0.46%)
13. Slovenia: 280.2 (0.3%)
14. Great Britain: 480.2 (0.17%)
15. Hungary: 480.2 (0.17%)
16. Italy: 480.2 (0.17%)
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