Match Info WCH U20 Date : 28 December 2025, SundayLocation : 3M Arena at Mariucci (Minneapolis, MN)Where to Watch on TV : Canada RDS App , RDS , TSN 1 , TSN+ Finland HBO Max , TV5 Latvia TV6 Sweden SVT 2 , SVT Play Usa NHL Network
Finland U20
Latvia U20
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Avarage Now (Initially)
1.15 ↑ (1.1 )
8.5 ↓ (12 )
12.14 ↓ (13 )
The most likely Over/Under: 5.75 The best margin for this event is 5.7% , offered by #Advertisement. For Live Stream GEO restrictions apply. Funded account required. GamblingTherapy.org. 18+ Current Win Probability Finland U20 81.3%Draw 11%Latvia U20 7.7%
Initial Probability (when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities: Finland U20 has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.7%) Latvia U20 has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.5%) Finland U20 - Latvia U20 Predictions
Users Predictions :
6 users predict this event. Finland U20 will win (votes: 4 - 66.7% ). Latvia U20 will win (votes: 1 - 16.7% ). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 16.7% ). Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts) : 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Finland U20 (votes: 2 - 66.7% ). Latvia U20 (votes: 1 - 33.3% ). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts :AH +2.5 - Latvia U20 (2.19) (votes: 1 - 100% ) . DNB - Finland U20 (1.03) (votes: 1 - 100% ) . DC - Finland U20 (1.02) (votes: 1 - 100% ) . AH +2.5, OT - Latvia U20 (2.19) (votes: 1 - 100% ) . Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets) : 7 Selected Experts predict this event. Finland U20 (votes: 4 - 57.1% ). Latvia U20 (votes: 3 - 42.9% ). Expected Score (Market Odds): 4:1 #ad
Lineups Line 1 30. Rimpinen P. (G) Kiekko-Espoo 1. Vecvanags M. (G) Newfoundland Regiment 7. Nieminen D. Pelicans Lahti 23. Smits A. (A) Jukurit 33. Kiviharju A. (C) IFK Helsinki 10. Cjunskis H. Brooks Bandits 22. Hemming E. Texas Stars 19. Osmanis B. Bjorkloven 27. Miettinen J. (A) Everett Silvertips 14. Murnieks O. Saint John Sea Dogs 37. Vanhanen M. Everett Silvertips 18. Naudins R. Line 2 25. Boelius L. Assat Pori 15. Uljanskis D. Flint Firebirds 13. Vaisanen V. Medicine Hat Tigers 26. Briedis O. (C) 15. Koivu A. TPS Turku 24. Serkins D. Bern 28. Ruohonen H. (A) Dubuque Fighting Saints 7. Berzkalns R. Muskegon Lumberjacks 12. Saarelainen J. Kalpa Kuopio 11. Dilevka D. Line 3 6. Piiparinen J. Tappara 6. Vitols M. Zemgale 2. Jokinen M. TPS Turku 2. Sarts K. 23. Tuuva L. Lukko Rauman 27. Sieradzkis M. 29. Kuhta J. Ottawa 67s 8. Klaucans M. Sherbrooke Phoenix 10. Vesterinen R. Hameenlinna 28. Flugins K. Line 4 4. Nykyri N. IFK Helsinki 21. Retenais K. (A) 20. Pikkarainen K. TPS Turku 20. Utnans K. 38. Suvanto O. Tappara 22. Macijevskis A. 21. Westergard M. Frolunda 17. Ansons K. Mogo Substitutes 35. Joki A. Lukko Rauman 30. Maurins N. (G) Omaha Lancers 1. Saarinen K. (G) Hameenlinna 16. Polis R. HS Riga Coaches . Mikkola L. . Abols A.
Key Events of the Match 1st Period (3 - 0)04:11, 1 - 0 , Hemming E. (G) , Vanhanen M. (A) , 04:36, Briedis O. (2 min) , 14:19, 2 - 0 , Kuhta J. (G) , Westergard M. (A) , 19:16, 3 - 0 , Westergard M. (G) , Nykyri N. (A) , Miettinen J. (A2) 2nd Period (2 - 0)00:29, Cjunskis H. (2 min) , 00:48, Serkins D. (2 min) , 01:37, 4 - 0 , Hemming E. (G) , Vanhanen M. (A) , Kiviharju A. (A2) 07:46, Saarelainen J. (2 min) , 14:06, 5 - 0 , Saarelainen J. (G) , Ruohonen H. (A) , Boelius L. (A2) 3rd Period (3 - 0)02:51, 6 - 0 , Vesterinen R. (G) , Nykyri N. (A) , Kuhta J. (A2) 05:35, 7 - 0 , Ruohonen H. (G) , Piiparinen J. (A) , Nykyri N. (A2) 06:35, Pikkarainen K. (2 min) , 10:31, 8 - 0 , Boelius L. (G) , Ruohonen H. (A) , Saarelainen J. (A2)
Preview Finland U20 is Qualified for WCH U20 (Play Offs Quarter~finals) Latvia U20 is Qualified for WCH U20 (Play Offs Quarter~finals)In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Finland U20 won 5 . Finland U20 has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).Latvia U20 is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1 ).Finland U20 may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times. In this match, Finland U20 is the undeniable favorite. In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Finland U20 won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 27:4 . (average 3.9:0.6 ).
Form ✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head IIHF World U20 Championship 31.12.24 Finland U20 - Latvia U20 3:0 29.12.23 Latvia U20 - Finland U20 0:4 29.12.22 Latvia U20 - Finland U20 0:3 09.08.22 Latvia U20 - Finland U20 1:6 03.01.17 Latvia U20 - Finland U20 1:4 02.01.17 Finland U20 - Latvia U20 2:1 26.12.12 Latvia U20 - Finland U20 1:5