Match Info
WCH IADate: 2 May 2026, SaturdayLocation: Winter Stadium (Sosnowiec)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Czech-republic | Oneplay, Sport 1 |
Hungary | Sport 2 |
Poland | Polsat Sport 2, Polsat Sport Premium 1 |
Slovakia | Sport 1 |
Ukraine | Suspilne Sport |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
- The best margin for this event is 6.6%, offered by

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Japan 14.7% | Draw 17.1% | France 68.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Japan has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.3%)France has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.9%)Japan - France Predictions
Users Predictions:
1 users predict this event. France will win (votes: 1 - 100%). Expected Score (Market Odds): 1:4 
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Lineups
| Line 1 |
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1. Narisawa Y. (G) Red Eagles Hokkaido
| 30. Keller A. (G) Ajoie
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6. Murakami R.
| 8. Gallet H. (A) Kalpa Kuopio
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4. Yoneyama K. Tohoku Free Blades
| 5. Guebey E. Lugano
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24. Sato Y. Dynamo Altay (VHL)
| 72. Perret J. (C) Mountfield HK
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22. Nakajima T. (C) Red Eagles Hokkaido
| 29. Boudon L. (A) Jukurit
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17. Hanzawa C. HL Anyang
| 64. Simonsen T. Rouen
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| Line 2 |
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5. Halliday J. Red Eagles Hokkaido
| 27. Boscq J. Bordeaux
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2. Hayata S. Nikko Ice Bucks
| 19. Cantagallo E. Marseille
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25. Isogai S. Red Eagles Hokkaido
| 22. Leclerc G. Grenoble
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15. Irikura T. (A) Red Eagles Hokkaido
| 23. Bougro J. Sierre
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26. Hirano Y. (A) Dusseldorf
| 44. Grossetete V. Grenoble
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| Line 3 |
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23. Takebe T. Red Eagles Hokkaido
| 57. Dusseau K. Bordeaux
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20. Otsu Y. HL Anyang
| 28. Schmitt C. Rouen
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9. Takagi K. Red Eagles Hokkaido
| 9. Dair F. Marseille
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14. Osawa Y. Yokohama Grits
| 20. Colotti F. Marseille
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13. Miura Y. Iowa Heartlanders
| 90. Dair A. Grenoble
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7. Kimura S. Red Eagles Hokkaido
| 74. Thiry T.
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12. Suzuki M. Nikko Ice Bucks
| 95. Bozon K. Ajoie
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18. Suzuki F.
| 25. Ritz N. Angers
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10. Keller J. Kamloops Blazers
| 7. Douay F. Lausanne
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16. Kobayashi T. Red Eagles Hokkaido
| 92. Bruche B. Bordeaux
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29. Otsuka I. (G) Nikko Ice Bucks
| 32. Papillon Q. (G) Bordeaux
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Period (0 - 1)
- 18:55, 0 - 1, Leclerc G. (G), Gallet H. (A),
- 2nd Period (1 - 1)
- 12:42, 1 - 1, Kimura S. (G), Miura Y. (A), Osawa Y. (A2)
- 18:35, 1 - 2, Simonsen T. (G), Guebey E. (A), Boudon L. (A2)
- 3rd Period (2 - 2)
- 02:46, 2 - 2, Suzuki F. (G), Keller J. (A), Kimura S. (A2)
- 03:28, 3 - 2, Sato Y. (G), Nakajima T. (A),
- 17:38, 3 - 3, Perret J. (G), Leclerc G. (A), Guebey E. (A2)
- 18:29, 3 - 4, Thiry T. (G), Dusseau K. (A), Simonsen T. (A2)
Preview
France may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days. In this match, France is considered a favorite.In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Japan won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 3:8. (average 1.5:4).
Standings
2025 | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
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| 4 | Japan | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:16 | 7 |
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Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;