Match Info

World Championship

Date: 24 May 2026, Sunday

Location: Swiss Life Arena (Zürich)

Where to Watch on TV:


Canada	TSN+
Czech-republic	CT sport, CT sport Plus, Oneplay
Denmark	Viaplay
Finland	Viaplay
Latvia	LTV 7
Norway	Viaplay
Poland	Polsat Box Go, Polsat Sport 1, Polsat Sport Premium 1
Slovakia	JOJ Play, JOJ plus
Sweden	Viaplay
Switzerland	SRF 2, SRF 2, SRF Play, SRF Play
Ukraine	Suspilne Sport
Usa	NHL Network
World	IIHF TV


	Great Britain		Latvia

	1	X	2
	8.25	6.75	1.27	Watch
	7.5	6.25	1.28
	8.5	6.7	1.29	Watch
	8.23	6	1.31
	10.59	6.84	1.23	Watch
	7	5.75	1.29
	8.6	6.41	1.31	Watch
Avarage Now (Initially)	8.38 ↑ (6)	6.39 ↑ (5.35)	1.28 ↓ (1.45)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.25

The best margin for this event is 3.6%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Great Britain
11.3%

Draw
14.8%

Latvia
73.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

16%

17.9%

66.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

16.8%

18.8%

63%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Great Britain has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.7%)

Latvia has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.8%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Latvia's recent form is better than expected.

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Great Britain than the current prediction. (+5.5%)

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

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Latvia than the current prediction. (-10.9%)

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

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
0%	0%	100%

Great Britain - Latvia Predictions

Users Predictions: Latvia will win (7 of 7 users predict this - 100%).
Confidence interval (95%): 100% – 100%.

Expected Score (Market Odds): 1:4

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Lineups

Line 1
20. Robson M. (G) Coventry	50. Gudlevskis K. (G) Pinguins Bremerhaven
17. Richardson M. (A) Cardiff	27. Cibulskis O. Herning Blue Fox
79. Halbert N. HK Olimpija	3. Smits A. Munchen
92. Waller J. Guildford	21. Balcers R. (C) Zurich
94. Neilson C. Glasgow	73. Smirnovs D. Kloten
14. Kirk L. (A) Eisbaren Berlin	23. Vilmanis S. Charlotte Checkers
Line 2
3. Steele L. Sheffield	5. Andzans A. Hameenlinna
84. Brown T. Guildford	29. Freibergs R. (A) Olomouc
74. Betteridge O. Nottingham	17. Dzierkals M. Sparta Prague
75. Dowd R. (C) Sheffield	97. Egle H. Karlovy Vary
9. Perlini B. Cardiff	34. Tralmaks E. Detroit Red Wings
Line 3
58. Clements D. Coventry	55. Mamcics R. Karlovy Vary
24. Tetlow J. Nottingham	77. Zile K. (A) Liberec
77. Harewood B. Cardiff	22. Andersons T. La Chaux-de-Fonds
7. Lachowicz R. Glasgow	95. Batna O. Pelicans Lahti
61. Neilson L. Fife	9. Krastenbergs R.
Line 4
8. Jenion B. Manchester	42. Tumanovs M. Jokerit
48. Curran J. Dundee	37. Lapinskis O. Langnau Tigers
5. Davies B. Cardiff	12. Prohorenkovs G. Niagara Purple Eagles
27. Shudra C. Sheffield	87. Skrastins K. New Hampshire Wildcats
Substitutes
33. Bowns B. (G) Cardiff	89. Buncis F. Rungsted
15. Hopkins J. Coventry	88. Grigals G. (G) Saipa
Coaches
. Russell P.	. Vitolins H.

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (0 - 3)
01:30, Krastenbergs R. (2 min),
06:11, Steele L. (2 min),
09:29, 0 - 1, Dzierkals M. (G), Egle H. (A), Tralmaks E. (A2)
13:25, 0 - 2, Smirnovs D. (G), Tumanovs M. (A), Vilmanis S. (A2)
19:18, 0 - 3, Balcers R. (G), Smirnovs D. (A), Mamcics R. (A2)
2nd Period (0 - 3)
00:36, Richardson M. (2 min),
02:03, 0 - 4, Tralmaks E. (G), Balcers R. (A), Smits A. (A2)
05:44, (2 min),
16:19, 0 - 5, Egle H. (G), Tralmaks E. (A),
17:10, Kirk L. (2 min),
18:41, 0 - 6, Krastenbergs R. (G), Vilmanis S. (A), Smits A. (A2)
3rd Period (0 - 0)
00:01, Robson M. ↓, Bowns B. ↑,
08:50, Skrastins K. (2 min),
13:47, Kirk L. (2 min),

Preview

Great Britain is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).

In recent matches, Latvia has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Latvia may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Latvia is the undisputed favorite.

There will not play in Latvia: Zabusovs P. (Off the roster)

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Great Britain won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:18. (average 2.8:4.5).

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Great Britain hockey
IIHF World Championship
22.05.26	Finland - Great Britain	4:0 ✺
21.05.26	Switzerland - Great Britain	4:1 ✺
19.05.26	Hungary - Great Britain	5:0 ✺
17.05.26	Great Britain - USA	1:5 ✺
16.05.26	Great Britain - Austria	2:5 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 0 LLLLL
- Latvia hockey
IIHF World Championship
23.05.26	Latvia - USA	4:2 ✺
21.05.26	Latvia - Finland	1:7 ✺
19.05.26	Latvia - Austria	1:3 ✺
17.05.26	Germany - Latvia	0:2 ✺
16.05.26	Switzerland - Latvia	4:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 31.6 WLLWL

Latest Head to Head

Friendly International Ice Hockey
23.04.23	Great Britain - Latvia	3:6
22.04.23	Great Britain - Latvia	3:2 OT
IIHF World Championship
22.05.22	Great Britain - Latvia	3:4
Winter Olympic Games - Ice Hockey
07.02.13	Latvia - Great Britain	6:2

Great Britain - Latvia: Predictions, Live Scores & TV Guide