Match Info

World Championship

Date: 18 May 2026, Monday

Location: Swiss Life Arena (Zürich)

Where to Watch on TV:


Canada	TSN+
Czech-republic	CT sport Plus
Denmark	Viaplay
Finland	Kutonen, Viaplay 3 Urheilu, Viaplay
France	beIN Sports MAX 4
Germany	Magenta Sport
Norway	Viaplay
Poland	Polsat Box Go, Polsat Sport 3, Polsat Sport Extra 3, Polsat Sport Premium 1
Slovakia	JOJ Play, JOJ plus
Slovenia	Arena Sport 2
Sweden	TV6, Viaplay
Switzerland	RTS 2, RTS 2, SRF 2, SRF 2
World	IIHF TV


	Germany		Switzerland

	1	X	2
	7.75	6.5	1.29	Watch
	7.4	6	1.35	Watch
	7.66	6.19	1.34
	7.53	6.04	1.33	Watch
	7	5.75	1.29
	8.3	6.46	1.31	Watch
Avarage Now (Initially)	7.61 ↑ (6.95)	6.16 ↑ (5.4)	1.32 ↓ (1.4)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.50

The best margin for this event is 3.8%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Germany
12.5%

Draw
15.4%

Switzerland
72.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

13.8%

17.7%

68.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

18.2%

13.4%

51.9%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Germany has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.3%)

Switzerland has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.6%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Germany than the current prediction. (+5.7%)

Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Germany, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Switzerland than the current prediction. (-20.2%)

Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Switzerland, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
8.3%	0%	91.7%

Germany - Switzerland Predictions

Users Predictions: Switzerland will win (11 of 12 users predict this - 91.67%).
Confidence interval (95%): 76.03% – 100%.

Expected Score (Market Odds): 1:4

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Lineups

Line 1
1. Stettmer J. (G) ERC Ingolstadt	63. Genoni L. (G) Zug
53. Seider M. (C) Detroit Red Wings	72. Egli D. Davos
38. Wagner F. Munchen	90. Josi R. (C) Nashville Predators
71. Fischbuch D.	28. Meier T. New Jersey Devils
65. Michaelis M. (A) Adler Mannheim	13. Hischier N. New Jersey Devils
75. Dove-McFalls S. Nurnberg Ice Tigers	93. Rochette T. Lausanne
Line 2
6. Wissmann K. Eisbaren Berlin	14. Kukan D. Zurich
12. Mik E. Eisbaren Berlin	54. Marti Ch. Zurich
95. Tiffels F. Eisbaren Berlin	22. Niederreiter N. (A) Winnipeg Jets
44. Samanski J. Edmonton Oilers	79. Thurkauf C. Lugano
73. Reichel L. Boston Bruins	88. Bertschy C. Fribourg
Line 3
25. Huttl L. ERC Ingolstadt	86. Moser J.J. (A) Tampa Bay Lightning
9. Gawanke L. Adler Mannheim	56. Berni T. Zurich
40. Ehl A. Adler Mannheim	44. Suter P. St. Louis Blues
72. Kahun D. (A) Lausanne	62. Malgin D. Zurich
15. Loibl S. Straubing Tigers	85. Andrighetto S. Zurich
Line 4
48. Sinn P. Munchen	18. Jung S. Davos
62. Tuomie P.	9. Riat D. Lausanne
43. Eder A. Eisbaren Berlin	17. Jager K. Davos
21. Krammer N. Pinguins Bremerhaven	8. Knak S. Davos
Substitutes
37. Franzreb M. (G) Adler Mannheim	26. Aeschlimann S. (G) Davos
7. Kastner M. Munchen	94. Biasca A. Fribourg
Coaches
. Kreis H.	. Cadieux J.

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (0 - 0)
01:38, Andrighetto S. (2 min),
08:46, Fischbuch D. (2 min),
19:58, Meier T. (2 min),
2nd Period (0 - 5)
03:58, Meier T. (2 min),
05:56, 0 - 1, Malgin D. (G), Hischier N. (A), Josi R. (A2)
08:54, 0 - 2, Andrighetto S. (G), Malgin D. (A), Meier T. (A2)
09:29, 0 - 3, Bertschy C. (G), Niederreiter N. (A), Jung S. (A2)
15:47, Krammer N. (2 min),
17:23, 0 - 4, Hischier N. (G), Meier T. (A), Josi R. (A2)
17:23, Eder A. (2 min),
18:19, 0 - 5, Josi R. (G), Niederreiter N. (A), Jager K. (A2)
3rd Period (1 - 1)
05:16, 0 - 6, Andrighetto S. (G), Malgin D. (A), Suter P. (A2)
11:17, Gawanke L. (2 min),
15:47, 1 - 6, Tiffels F. (G), Reichel L. (A), Samanski J. (A2)
17:01, Mik E. (2 min),
17:01, Suter P. (2 min),
19:36, Moser J.J. (2 min),
19:36, Moser J.J. (2 min),
19:36, Dove-McFalls S. (2 min),

Preview

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Germany won 1.

Recent performances by Germany have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Switzerland is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Switzerland may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Switzerland is the obvious favorite.

There will not play in Switzerland: Baechler N. (Off the roster) Berra R. (Off the roster) Frick L. (Off the roster)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Germany won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 46:56. (average 2.3:2.8).

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Germany hockey
IIHF World Championship
17.05.26	Germany - Latvia	0:2 ✺
15.05.26	Finland - Germany	3:1 ✺
Friendly International Ice Hockey
10.05.26	Germany - USA	2:5 ✺
02.05.26	Germany - Austria	5:2 ✺
30.04.26	Austria - Germany	3:4 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 3.1 LLLWW
- Switzerland hockey
IIHF World Championship
16.05.26	Switzerland - Latvia	4:2 ✺
15.05.26	USA - Switzerland	1:3 ✺
Euro Hockey Tour - Sweden Hockey Games
10.05.26	Switzerland - Czech Republic	6:1 ✺
09.05.26	Sweden - Switzerland	3:0 ✺
07.05.26	Switzerland - Finland	5:4 penalties ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 19.4 WWWLW

Latest Head to Head

IIHF World Championship
15.05.25	Switzerland - Germany	5:1
23.05.24	Switzerland - Germany	3:1
25.05.23	Switzerland - Germany	1:3
24.05.22	Germany - Switzerland	3:4 penalties
Friendly International Ice Hockey
23.04.22	Germany - Switzerland	1:6
21.04.22	Germany - Switzerland	4:2
Hockey Germany Cup
13.11.21	Germany - Switzerland	3:0

Germany - Switzerland: Predictions, Live Scores & TV Guide