Match Info
World ChampionshipDate: 17 May 2026, SundayLocation: BCF-Arena (Fribourg)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Canada | TSN 3, TSN+ |
Czech-republic | CT sport, Oneplay |
Denmark | Viaplay |
Finland | Viaplay 3 Urheilu, Viaplay |
Norway | Viaplay |
Poland | Polsat Box Go, Polsat Sport 3 |
Slovakia | JOJ Play, JOJ |
Sweden | TV10, Viaplay |
World | IIHF TV |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
- The best margin for this event is 3.6%, offered by

#Advertisement. For Live Stream GEO restrictions apply. Funded account required. GamblingTherapy.org. 18+ Current Win Probability
Italy 10.9% | Draw 14% | Slovakia 75.1% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Italy has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.7%)Slovakia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.8%)Italy - Slovakia Predictions
Users Predictions:
4 users predict this event. Slovakia will win (votes: 4 - 100%). Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Slovakia (votes: 1 - 100%). Expected Score (Market Odds): 1:4 
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Lineups
| Line 1 |
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30. Smith J. (G) Angers
| 30. Gajan A. (G) Green Bay Gamblers
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37. Pietroniro P. (A) Kladno
| 13. Gajdos F.
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55. Zanatta L. Val Pusteria
| 44. Rosandic M. Kosice
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34. Purdeller T. Val Pusteria
| 77. Fasko-Rudas M. (A) Liberec
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13. Bradley M. Bolzano
| 76. Pospisil M. (A) Calgary Flames
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88. De Luca T. Ambri-Piotta
| 22. Pospisil K. Kometa Brno
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| Line 2 |
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90. Di Perna D. Bolzano
| 6. Kmec J. V. Vegas Golden Knights
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53. Trivellato A. (C) Schwenninger
| 64. Koch P. Trinec
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36. DiGiacinto C. Bolzano
| 8. Okuliar O. Skelleftea
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67. Frycklund M. Val Pusteria
| 27. Hrivik M. (C) Vitkovice
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18. Saracino N. Val Pusteria
| 23. Liska A. Severstal Cherepovets
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| Line 3 |
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44. Gios G. Asiago
| 7. Strbak M. Rochester Americans
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10. Spornberger P. Iserlohn Roosters
| 12. Knazko S. Vitkovice
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7. Segafredo A. Zurich
| 88. Chromiak M. Los Angeles Kings
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9. Mantenuto D. Bolzano
| 21. Cederle S. Farjestad
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93. Frigo L. (A) Bolzano
| 10. Sykora A. New York Rangers
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| Line 4 |
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49. Nitz G. Hameenlinna
| 26. Radivojevic L. Muskegon Lumberjacks
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17. Buono C. Gherdeina
| 9. Mesar F. Montreal Canadiens
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71. Zanetti M. Lugano
| 72. Kollar A. Kometa Brno
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19. Misley B. Bolzano
| 83. Petrovsky S. Liberec
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22. Mantinger M. Val Pusteria
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| Substitutes |
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35. Fadani D. (G) Kloten
| 15. Minarik J. Karlovy Vary
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| 33. Rabcan E. (G) Kometa Brno
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| Coaches |
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. Jalonen J.
| . Orszagh V.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Period (0 - 1)
- 10:53, Trivellato A. (2 min),
- 13:31, 0 - 1, Hrivik M. (G), Rosandic M. (A), Mesar F. (A2)
- 2nd Period (0 - 1)
- 01:22, Koch P. (2 min),
- 09:32, Nitz G. (2 min),
- 16:49, Frycklund M. (2 min),
- 19:32, 0 - 2, Kmec J. V. (G), Cederle S. (A), Fasko-Rudas M. (A2)
- 3rd Period (1 - 2)
- 00:30, 0 - 3, Pospisil K. (G), Pospisil M. (A), Fasko-Rudas M. (A2)
- 05:03, 1 - 3, Nitz G. (G), Buono C. (A), Frigo L. (A2)
- 13:49, Spornberger P. (2 min),
- 14:13, 1 - 4, Okuliar O. (G), Pospisil M. (A), Chromiak M. (A2)
- 16:29, Rosandic M. (2 min),
Preview
The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.Italy may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days. In this match, Slovakia is the clear favorite.There will not play in Italy: Furlong C.
(Off the roster)There will not play in Slovakia: Naus A.
(Off the roster)In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Italy won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 8:14. (average 1.6:2.8).
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;