Match Info

WCH U20 - Play Offs - Quarter-finals

Date: 2 January 2026, Friday

Location: 3M Arena at Mariucci (Minneapolis, MN)

Where to Watch on TV:


Finland	HBO Max
Slovakia	JOJ Play, JOJ Sport
Sweden	SVT Play


	Canada U20		Slovakia U20

	1	X	2
	1.12	9.35	15.5
	1.15	7.84	15.63	Watch
	1.11	7	13
	1.15	11	13
	1.11	12	13
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.13 ↑ (1.06)	9.44 ↓ (12.74)	14.03 ↓ (22.53)

The most likely Over/Under: 7.25

The best margin for this event is 3.7%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Canada U20
83.3%

Draw
10%

Slovakia U20
6.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

88.5%

7.3%

4.1%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Canada U20 has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.2%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Canada U20's form might have worsened.

Slovakia U20 has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.6%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
77.8%	22.2%	0%

Canada U20 - Slovakia U20 Predictions

Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Canada U20 will win (votes: 7 - 77.8%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 22.2%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Canada U20: 50.6% – 100%.

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 8 Selected Experts predict this event. Canada U20 (votes: 3 - 37.5%). Slovakia U20 (votes: 3 - 37.5%). Tie (votes: 2 - 25%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

O/U 1.5, 3rd Period - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .

AH +3.5 - Slovakia U20 (1.83) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 9 Selected Experts predict this event. Canada U20 (votes: 3 - 33.3%). Slovakia U20 (votes: 4 - 44.4%). Tie (votes: 2 - 22.2%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 5:2

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Lineups

Line 1
1. Ivankovic J. (G) Michigan Wolverines	1. Pradel M. (G) Tri-City Storm
19. Parekh Z. Calgary Flames	26. Radivojevic L. (A) Muskegon Lumberjacks
10. Reid C. Kitchener Rangers	25. Fabus A. Slovan Bratislava
22. Martone P. (C) Michigan State Spartans	11. Svrcek M. Vasteras
7. Misa M. San Jose Sharks	10. Pobezal T. Kingston Frontenacs
11. Iginla T. Utah Mammoth	14. Misiak A. Erie Otters
Line 2
4. Brunicke H. (A) Pittsburgh Penguins	6. Capos M. Wenatchee Wild
13. MacKenzie E. Edmonton Oil Kings	7. Kalman A. Nitra
28. Martin B. Nashville Predators	15. Straka A. Quebec Remparts
29. Hage M. Chicago Steel	28. Pitka T. (C) Victoria Grizzlies
9. McKenna G. Penn State Nittany Lions	12. Chovan J. Sudbury Wolves
Line 3
14. Danford B. Brantford Bulldogs	22. Goljer A. Dukla Trencin
2. Aitcheson K. Barrie Colts	27. Belusko A. (A) Muskegon Lumberjacks
23. O'Reilly S. London Knights	18. Murin S. Tri-City Storm
26. Beaudoin C. (A) Barrie Colts	29. Chrenko T. Nitra
25. Desnoyers C. Moncton Wildcats	21. Nemec A. Nitra
Line 4
20. Verhoeff K.	5. Kovalcik F. Drummondville Voltigeurs
5. Carels C. Prince George Cougars	23. Dubravik J. Des Moines Buccaneers
8. Cootes B. Vancouver Canucks	24. Tomka L. Ban. Bystrica
21. Reschny C. North Dakota Fighting Hawks	8. Liscinsky M. Brooks Bandits
17. Luchanko J. Philadelphia Flyers
Substitutes
30. George C. (G)	30. Lendak A. (G) Fargo Force
	13. Tomik T. Vancouver Giants
Coaches
. Hunter D.	. Fruhauf P.

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (5 - 0)
10:22, Straka A. (2 min),
10:22, Desnoyers C. (2 min),
13:58, 1 - 0, Reschny C. (G), Verhoeff K. (A), Beaudoin C. (A2)
14:42, 2 - 0, Iginla T. (G), Martone P. (A),
16:11, 3 - 0, Misa M. (G), Parekh Z. (A), MacKenzie E. (A2)
16:11, Pradel M. ↓, Lendak A. ↑,
17:03, 4 - 0, O'Reilly S. (G), Carels C. (A), Desnoyers C. (A2)
18:25, Pobezal T. (2 min),
19:47, 5 - 0, Martin B. (G), McKenna G. (A), Hage M. (A2)
2nd Period (2 - 1)
00:17, Chovan J. (2 min),
09:31, 6 - 0, Martone P. (G), Verhoeff K. (A), Misa M. (A2)
10:41, 7 - 0, Beaudoin C. (G), O'Reilly S. (A), Parekh Z. (A2)
13:15, Tomka L. (2 min),
16:50, 7 - 1, Chovan J. (G), Kalman A. (A), Tomik T. (A2)
18:56, Tomka L. (2 min),
18:56, Parekh Z. (2 min),
19:00, Carels C. (2 min),
20:00, Tomka L. (2 min),
3rd Period (0 - 0)
01:47, (2 min),
06:19, Martone P. (2 min),
14:32, Parekh Z. (2 min),

Preview

Canada U20 is Qualified for WCH U20 (Play Offs Quarter~finals)

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Canada U20 won 5.

Canada U20 is in fantastic form, winning most of its recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Slovakia U20 is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

In this match, Canada U20 is the undeniable favorite.

In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Canada U20 won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 71:15. (average 5.9:1.3).

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Canada U20 hockey
IIHF World U20 Championship
31.12.25	Canada U20 - Finland U20	7:4 ✺
29.12.25	Canada U20 - Denmark U20	9:1 ✺
27.12.25	Latvia U20 - Canada U20	1:2 OT ✺
26.12.25	Czech Republic U20 - Canada U20	5:7 ✺
Friendly International Ice Hockey
23.12.25	Denmark U20 - Canada U20	2:13 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 5.7 WWWWW
- Slovakia U20 hockey
IIHF World U20 Championship
31.12.25	Switzerland U20 - Slovakia U20	3:2 ✺
29.12.25	Slovakia U20 - USA U20	5:6 ✺
27.12.25	Slovakia U20 - Germany U20	4:1 ✺
26.12.25	Sweden U20 - Slovakia U20	3:2 ✺
Friendly International Ice Hockey
22.12.25	Slovakia U20 - Czech Republic U20	1:2 OT ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 1.8 LLWLL

Latest Head to Head

IIHF World U20 Championship
02.01.23	Canada U20 - Slovakia U20	4:3 OT
Friendly International Ice Hockey
21.12.22	Canada U20 - Slovakia U20	6:1
IIHF World U20 Championship
11.08.22	Slovakia U20 - Canada U20	1:11
27.12.20	Slovakia U20 - Canada U20	1:3
02.01.20	Canada U20 - Slovakia U20	6:1
Friendly International Ice Hockey
21.12.18	Slovakia U20 - Canada U20	1:6
IIHF World U20 Championship
27.12.17	Slovakia U20 - Canada U20	0:6

Canada U20 - Slovakia U20: Predictions, Live Scores & TV Guide