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As the IIHF World Championship approaches, Switzerland is set to face Latvia in a highly anticipated clash on May 16, 2026. The match will take place in Switzerland, providing the home team with a critical advantage in terms of crowd support and familiarity with the venue.
Recent form suggests that Switzerland is entering this match with confidence, having secured victories in three of their last five outings. Their tactical prowess lies in their disciplined defense and effective puck control, which has proven vital in tightly contested games. On the other hand, Latvia has demonstrated remarkable form, winning four of their last five matches. Known for their fast-paced play and solid counter-attacking strategy, they will aim to exploit any defensive lapses from the Swiss side.
Odds heavily favor Switzerland at 1.39 for a home win, while Latvia sits at 6.36 as the away contender. Our predictive model reflects this sentiment, with Switzerland holding a 56.7% chance of victory, against Latvia’s 17.7%. While the Swiss team appears to have the upper hand, the unpredictable nature of international hockey means that a determined Latvia could certainly make an impact. A tightly fought match is anticipated, with the outcome not guaranteed.
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| Switzerland 68.1% |
Draw 17.1% |
Latvia 14.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1
Outrights of IIHF World Championship Switzerland: 13.58% Latvia: 0.75%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.43 | 5.35 | 6.35 | |
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1.43 | 5.42 | 6.24 | |
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1.39 | 5.49 | 6.4 |
Latest Results
| 10.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Czech Republic hockey – 6:1 09.05.26 Sweden hockey – Switzerland hockey – 3:0 07.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Finland hockey – 5:4 penalties 03.05.26 Czech Republic hockey – Switzerland hockey – 0:1 penalties 02.05.26 Switzerland hockey – Finland hockey – 3:5 |
07.05.26 Latvia hockey – Norway hockey – 4:3 penalties 06.05.26 Latvia hockey – Norway hockey – 3:2 OT 03.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Latvia hockey – 5:2 02.05.26 Slovakia hockey – Latvia hockey – 1:5 23.04.26 Latvia hockey – Denmark hockey – 2:1 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 25.04.25 Latvia hockey – Switzerland hockey – 2:4 24.04.25 Latvia hockey – Switzerland hockey – 3:2 penalties 27.04.24 Switzerland hockey – Latvia hockey – 4:0 26.04.24 Switzerland hockey – Latvia hockey – 5:1 23.05.23 Switzerland hockey – Latvia hockey – 3:4 OT |
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: 2.39 (34.12%)
2. Switzerland: 6 (13.58%)
3. Finland: 6.08 (13.39%)
4. Sweden: 6.58 (12.38%)
5. USA: 7.08 (11.5%)
6. Czech Republic: 11.17 (7.3%)
7. Slovakia: 37.67 (2.16%)
8. Germany: 39.17 (2.08%)
9. Latvia: 108.67 (0.75%)
10. Denmark: 112.83 (0.72%)
11. Austria: 133.67 (0.61%)
12. Norway: 158.67 (0.51%)
13. Slovenia: 317 (0.26%)
14. Italy: 358.67 (0.23%)
15. Great Britain: 400.33 (0.2%)
16. Hungary: 400.33 (0.2%)
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