Match Info
World ChampionshipDate: 16 May 2026, SaturdayLocation: BCF-Arena (Fribourg)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Canada | TSN+ |
Czech-republic | CT sport, Oneplay |
Denmark | Viaplay |
Finland | Viaplay 1 Urheilu, Viaplay |
Latvia | LTV 7 |
Norway | Viaplay |
Poland | Polsat Box Go, Polsat Sport Fight |
Slovakia | JOJ Play, JOJ Sport |
Slovenia | Arena Sport 1, Slovenia TV2 |
Sweden | Viaplay |
World | IIHF TV |
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Czech Republic |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
- The best margin for this event is 2.7%, offered by

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Slovenia 4.2% | Draw 8.3% | Czech Republic 87.5% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Slovenia has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.7%)Czech Republic has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.8%)Slovenia - Czech Republic Predictions
Users Predictions:
7 users predict this event. Czech Republic will win (votes: 7 - 100%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/U 5.5, OT - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Expected Score (Market Odds): 1:4 
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Lineups
| Line 1 |
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61. Horak L. (G) HK Olimpija
| 39. Pavlat D. (G) Kladno
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17. Golicic J. Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
| 17. Hronek F. (A) Vancouver Canucks
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15. Gregorc B. (A) HK Olimpija
| 6. Kempny M. Kladno
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55. Sabolic R. (C) HK Olimpija
| 89. Mandat J. Pardubice
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46. Torok M. Ilves Tampere
| 23. Sedlak L. (A) Pardubice
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8. Mahkovec M. HK Olimpija
| 10. Cervenka R. (C) Pardubice
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| Line 2 |
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29. Magovac A. Amiens
| 65. Cibulka T. Ceske Budejovice
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44. Crnovic A. HK Olimpija
| 55. Hajek L. Pardubice
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92. Kuralt A. Fehervar AV19
| 19. Flek J. Kometa Brno
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24. Ticar R. (A) Val Pusteria
| 96. Tomasek D. Pardubice
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91. Jezovsek Z.
| 95. Vozenilek D. Trinec
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| Line 3 |
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41. Cosic J. HK Olimpija
| 27. Alscher M. Charlotte Checkers
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6. Stebih M. Trebic
| 26. Tichacek J. Karpat Oulu
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21. Drozg J. HK Olimpija
| 61. Kaut M. Pardubice
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25. Maver L. Black Wings Linz
| 11. Melovsky M. New Jersey Devils
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18. Ograjensek K.
| 18. Kubalik D. Zug
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| Line 4 |
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86. Bohinc R. HK Olimpija
| 79. Galvas T. Liberec
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12. Simsic N. HK Olimpija
| 49. Chmelar J. New York Rangers
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10. Bericic M. HK Olimpija
| 87. Kovarcik M. Trinec
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23. Sodja J. HK Olimpija
| 8. Beranek O. Karlovy Vary
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| Substitutes |
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49. Sitar F.
| 12. Cernoch J. Karlovy Vary
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33. Us Z. (G) Acroni Jesenice
| 32. Korenar J. (G) Sparta Prague
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| Coaches |
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. Terglav E.
| . Rulik R.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Period (1 - 0)
- 02:04, Bericic M. (2 min),
- 08:10, Vozenilek D. (2 min),
- 09:49, 1 - 0, Torok M. (G), Drozg J. (A), Sabolic R. (A2)
- 2nd Period (0 - 2)
- 02:36, Kubalik D. (2 min),
- 04:44, 1 - 1, Kaut M. (G), Melovsky M. (A),
- 10:57, Sabolic R. (2 min),
- 17:14, 1 - 2, Sedlak L. (G), Kempny M. (A), Mandat J. (A2)
- 3rd Period (1 - 0)
- 04:01, Cibulka T. (2 min),
- 04:01, Sabolic R. (2 min),
- 08:28, 2 - 2, Kuralt A. (G), Golicic J. (A), Ticar R. (A2)
- Overtime (1 - 0)
- 01:14, 3 - 2, Mahkovec M. (G), Ticar R. (A),
Preview
Czech Republic's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).Czech Republic may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days. In this match, Czech Republic is the undeniable favorite.There will not play in Slovenia: Kolin L.
(Off the roster)
Langus N.
(Off the roster)
Percic M.
(Off the roster)There will not play in Czech Republic: Kvaca P.
(Off the roster)
Mandat J.
(Off the roster)
Scotka J.
(Off the roster)In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Slovenia won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 5:15. (average 1.7:5).
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| IIHF World Championship | | | 18.05.23 | Czech Republic - Slovenia | 6:2 | | 12.05.17 | Czech Republic - Slovenia | 5:1 | | 10.05.13 | Slovenia - Czech Republic | 2:4 |
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