Match Info
World ChampionshipDate: 20 May 2026, WednesdayLocation: BCF-Arena (Fribourg)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Canada | RDS App, TSN 1, TSN+ |
Czech-republic | CT sport, Oneplay |
Denmark | Viaplay |
Finland | Viaplay 3 Urheilu, Viaplay |
Norway | Viaplay |
Poland | Polsat Box Go, Polsat Sport 2 |
Slovakia | JOJ Play, JOJ Sport |
Slovenia | Arena Sport 1 Premium |
Sweden | Viaplay |
Usa | NHL Network |
World | IIHF TV |
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Italy |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
- The best margin for this event is 3.7%, offered by

#Advertisement. For Live Stream GEO restrictions apply. Funded account required. GamblingTherapy.org. 18+ Current Win Probability
Czech Republic 90% | Draw 6.8% | Italy 3.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Czech Republic has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.4%)Italy has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.6%)Czech Republic - Italy Predictions
Expected Score (Market Odds): 4:1 
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Lineups
| Line 1 |
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39. Pavlat D. (G) Kladno
| 20. Clara D. (G) San Diego Gulls
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17. Hronek F. (A) Vancouver Canucks
| 37. Pietroniro P. Kladno
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79. Galvas T. Liberec
| 55. Zanatta L. (A) Val Pusteria
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81. Blumel M. Boston Bruins
| 22. Mantinger M. Val Pusteria
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23. Sedlak L. (A) Pardubice
| 13. Bradley M. Bolzano
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10. Cervenka R. (C) Pardubice
| 88. De Luca T. Ambri-Piotta
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| Line 2 |
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65. Cibulka T. Ceske Budejovice
| 90. Di Perna D. Bolzano
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6. Kempny M. Kladno
| 53. Trivellato A. (C) Schwenninger
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19. Flek J. Kometa Brno
| 71. Zanetti M. Lugano
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96. Tomasek D. Pardubice
| 67. Frycklund M. Val Pusteria
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95. Vozenilek D. Trinec
| 18. Saracino N. Val Pusteria
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| Line 3 |
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27. Alscher M. Charlotte Checkers
| 44. Gios G. Asiago
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26. Tichacek J. Karpat Oulu
| 10. Spornberger P. Iserlohn Roosters
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61. Kaut M. Pardubice
| 34. Purdeller T. Val Pusteria
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11. Melovsky M. New Jersey Devils
| 9. Mantenuto D. (A) Bolzano
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18. Kubalik D. Zug
| 93. Frigo L. Bolzano
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| Line 4 |
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24. Scotka J. Kometa Brno
| 49. Nitz G. Hameenlinna
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55. Hajek L. Pardubice
| 17. Buono C. Gherdeina
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49. Chmelar J. New York Rangers
| 46. Deluca I. Val Pusteria
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12. Cernoch J. Karlovy Vary
| 19. Misley B. Bolzano
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8. Beranek O. Karlovy Vary
| 36. DiGiacinto C. Bolzano
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| Substitutes |
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32. Korenar J. (G) Sparta Prague
| 30. Smith J. (G) Angers
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| Coaches |
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. Rulik R.
| . Jalonen J.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Period (0 - 0)
- 14:57, Alscher M. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (0 - 1)
- 02:11, Frigo L. (2 min),
- 09:20, 0 - 1, Saracino N. (G), Frycklund M. (A),
- 18:11, Mantenuto D. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (3 - 0)
- 05:14, 1 - 1, Alscher M. (G), Tichacek J. (A), Blumel M. (A2)
- 07:18, Mantinger M. (2 min),
- 11:05, 2 - 1, Flek J. (G), Tomasek D. (A), Hronek F. (A2)
- 13:16, Frycklund M. (2 min),
- 19:05, 3 - 1, Kubalik D. (G), Tomasek D. (A),
Preview
Czech Republic has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).Italy has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).Italy may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days. In this match, Czech Republic is the obvious favorite.There will not play in Czech Republic: Kvaca P.
(Off the roster)There will not play in Italy: Furlong C.
(Off the roster)There are questionable in Czech Republic: Kempny M.
(Illness)In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Czech Republic won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 10:0. (average 3.3:0).
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| IIHF World Championship | | | 17.05.19 | Czech Republic - Italy | 8:0 | | 14.05.14 | Czech Republic - Italy | 2:0 | | 11.05.12 | Italy - Czech Republic | N/A |
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