Match Info

World Championship

Date: 23 May 2026, Saturday

Location: BCF-Arena (Fribourg)

Where to Watch on TV:


Bulgaria	Max Sport 4
Canada	TSN+
Czech-republic	CT sport, Oneplay
Denmark	TV3+, Viaplay
Finland	Viaplay 1 Urheilu, Viaplay
Norway	Viaplay
Poland	Polsat Box Go, Polsat Sport Premium 1
Slovakia	JOJ Play, JOJ
Slovenia	Arena Sport 3
Sweden	Viaplay
Usa	NHL Network
World	IIHF TV


	Slovakia		Czech Republic

	1	X	2
	4.2	4.8	1.63	Watch
	4.75	5.25	1.5
	4.3	4.7	1.67	Watch
	4.5	4.65	1.64
	4.4	4.8	1.62	Watch
	4.69	4.79	1.63	Watch
	4.4	4.75	1.5
Avarage Now (Initially)	4.46 ↓ (5.5)	4.82 ↓ (5.25)	1.6 ↑ (1.49)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.25

The best margin for this event is 3.5%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Slovakia
21.2%

Draw
19.6%

Czech Republic
59.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

17.4%

18.3%

64.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

18%

19%

62%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Slovakia has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.8%)

Czech Republic has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.1%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Czech Republic might be facing challenges that affect their performance.

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Slovakia than the current prediction. (-3.2%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Czech Republic than the current prediction. (+2.8%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
33.3%	0%	66.7%

Slovakia - Czech Republic Predictions

Users Predictions: 6 users predict this event. Slovakia will win (votes: 2 - 33.3%). Czech Republic will win (votes: 4 - 66.7%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 1:4

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Lineups

Line 1
31. Hlavaj S. (G) Minnesota Wild	32. Korenar J. (G) Sparta Prague
13. Gajdos F.	17. Hronek F. (A) Vancouver Canucks
44. Rosandic M. Kosice	6. Kempny M. Kladno
77. Fasko-Rudas M. (A) Liberec	61. Kaut M. Pardubice
76. Pospisil M. (A) Calgary Flames	23. Sedlak L. (A) Pardubice
22. Pospisil K. Kometa Brno	10. Cervenka R. (C) Pardubice
Line 2
6. Kmec J. V. Vegas Golden Knights	65. Cibulka T. Ceske Budejovice
64. Koch P. Trinec	55. Hajek L. Pardubice
8. Okuliar O. Skelleftea	19. Flek J. Kometa Brno
27. Hrivik M. (C) Vitkovice	96. Tomasek D. Pardubice
23. Liska A. Severstal Cherepovets	18. Kubalik D. Zug
Line 3
7. Strbak M. Rochester Americans	27. Alscher M. Charlotte Checkers
12. Knazko S. Vitkovice	26. Tichacek J. Karpat Oulu
88. Chromiak M. Los Angeles Kings	81. Blumel M. Boston Bruins
21. Cederle S. Farjestad	11. Melovsky M. New Jersey Devils
10. Sykora A. New York Rangers	95. Vozenilek D. Trinec
Line 4
26. Radivojevic L. Muskegon Lumberjacks	79. Galvas T. Liberec
9. Mesar F. Montreal Canadiens	49. Chmelar J. New York Rangers
72. Kollar A. Kometa Brno	12. Cernoch J. Karlovy Vary
42. Naus A. Zvolen	8. Beranek O. Karlovy Vary
Substitutes
30. Gajan A. (G) Green Bay Gamblers	87. Kovarcik M. Trinec
83. Petrovsky S. Liberec	39. Pavlat D. (G) Kladno
Coaches
. Orszagh V.	. Rulik R.

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (0 - 1)
08:09, 0 - 1, Vozenilek D. (G), Cibulka T. (A), Kempny M. (A2)
2nd Period (2 - 1)
06:41, Pospisil M. (2 min),
06:41, Kaut M. (2 min),
08:28, Sykora A. (2 min),
11:01, Kempny M. (2 min),
11:01, Pospisil K. (2 min),
11:30, 1 - 1, Hrivik M. (G), Knazko S. (A), Okuliar O. (A2)
13:13, Pospisil K. (2 min),
14:04, 1 - 2, Kaut M. (G), Sedlak L. (A), Cervenka R. (A2)
17:50, 2 - 2, Chromiak M. (G),
3rd Period (0 - 1)
12:02, 2 - 3, Cervenka R. (G), Kaut M. (A),

Preview

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Slovakia won 0.

Slovakia is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).

In recent matches, Czech Republic has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

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

In this match, Czech Republic is the team to beat.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Slovakia won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 18 matches, and goals 30:60. (average 1.5:3).

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Slovakia hockey
IIHF World Championship
21.05.26	Denmark - Slovakia	1:5 ✺
19.05.26	Slovenia - Slovakia	4:5 penalties ✺
17.05.26	Italy - Slovakia	1:4 ✺
16.05.26	Slovakia - Norway	2:1 ✺
Friendly International Ice Hockey
09.05.26	Slovakia - Denmark	4:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 8.4 WWWWW
- Czech Republic hockey
IIHF World Championship
20.05.26	Czech Republic - Italy	3:1 ✺
18.05.26	Sweden - Czech Republic	3:4 ✺
16.05.26	Slovenia - Czech Republic	3:2 OT ✺
15.05.26	Czech Republic - Denmark	4:1 ✺
Euro Hockey Tour - Sweden Hockey Games
10.05.26	Switzerland - Czech Republic	6:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 15.6 WWLWL

Latest Head to Head

Friendly International Ice Hockey
25.04.25	Czech Republic - Slovakia	2:1
24.04.25	Czech Republic - Slovakia	4:0
27.04.24	Slovakia - Czech Republic	1:4
26.04.24	Slovakia - Czech Republic	2:4
IIHF World Championship
12.05.23	Slovakia - Czech Republic	2:3
Friendly International Ice Hockey
21.04.23	Czech Republic - Slovakia	3:2 penalties
20.04.23	Czech Republic - Slovakia	5:1

Slovakia - Czech Republic: Predictions, Live Scores & TV Guide