Match Info
WCH U20 - Play Offs - Quarter-finalsDate: 2 January 2026, FridayLocation: Grand Casino Arena (Saint Paul, MN)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Finland | HBO Max |
Sweden | SVT Play |
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Sweden U20 |
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Latvia U20 |
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1 |
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2 |
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1.09 |
10.5 |
17.5 |
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1.1 |
9.94 |
19.31 |
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1.06 |
8 |
17 |
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1.11 |
11.7 |
20 |
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1.1 |
11 |
17 |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
1.09 ↑ (1.08) |
10.23 ↓ (10.71) |
18.16 ↓ (19.51) |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
- The best margin for this event is 3.6%, offered by

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Sweden U20 85.7% | Draw 9.1% | Latvia U20 5.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Sweden U20 has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.8%)Latvia U20 has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.4%)Sweden U20 - Latvia U20 Predictions
Users Predictions:
6 users predict this event. Sweden U20 will win (votes: 6 - 100%). Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 4 Selected Experts predict this event. Sweden U20 (votes: 2 - 50%). Tie (votes: 2 - 50%).Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- AH +3.5 - Latvia U20 (1.96) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- O/U 1.5, 1st Period - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 5 Selected Experts predict this event. Sweden U20 (votes: 2 - 40%). Latvia U20 (votes: 1 - 20%). Tie (votes: 2 - 40%).Expected Score (Market Odds): 4:1 
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Lineups
| Line 1 |
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1. Liv H. (G) Almtuna
| 30. Maurins N. (G) Omaha Lancers
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4. Sahlin Wallenius L. (A) Vaxjo
| 23. Smits A. (A) Jukurit
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8. Carell F. Malmo
| 6. Vitols M. Zemgale
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18. Eklund V. (A) Djurgarden
| 19. Osmanis B. (A) Bjorkloven
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14. Eriksson L. Timra
| 14. Murnieks O. Saint John Sea Dogs
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16. Frondell A. Djurgarden
| 17. Ansons K. Mogo
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| Line 2 |
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3. Ohrqvist F. Linkoping
| 4. Naglis R.
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5. Boumedienne S. Boston University Terriers
| 26. Briedis O. (C)
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25. Genborg E. Timra
| 24. Serkins D. Bern
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21. Bjorck V. Djurgarden
| 7. Berzkalns R. Muskegon Lumberjacks
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15. Stenberg I. Frolunda
| 11. Dilevka D.
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| Line 3 |
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19. Hakansson W. Lulea
| 21. Retenais K.
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20. Freij A. Timra
| 2. Sarts K.
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23. Danielsson L. Orebro
| 27. Sieradzkis M.
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26. Berglund J. (C) Farjestad
| 8. Klaucans M. Sherbrooke Phoenix
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11. Pettersson L. Brynas
| 28. Flugins K.
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| Line 4 |
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9. Johansson V. Leksand
| 15. Uljanskis D. Flint Firebirds
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28. Nilson E. Michigan State Spartans
| 20. Utnans K.
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12. Gastrin M.
| 22. Macijevskis A.
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29. Juustovaara Karlsson C. Lulea
| 18. Naudins R.
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| Substitutes |
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30. Harenstam L. (G) Sodertalje
| 16. Polis R. HS Riga
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22. Krantz L. Linkoping
| 1. Vecvanags M. (G) Newfoundland Regiment
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| Coaches |
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. Havelid M.
| . Abols A.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Period (2 - 1)
- 00:10, 1 - 0, Frondell A. (G), Sahlin Wallenius L. (A),
- 03:12, Nilson E. (2 min),
- 12:43, Boumedienne S. (2 min),
- 13:07, 1 - 1, Ansons K. (G), Osmanis B. (A), Smits A. (A2)
- 16:15, 2 - 1, Berglund J. (G), Pettersson L. (A), Genborg E. (A2)
- 19:34, Polis R. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (2 - 0)
- 11:39, Sarts K. (2 min),
- 14:05, 3 - 1, Boumedienne S. (G), Freij A. (A), Stenberg I. (A2)
- 15:40, 4 - 1, Carell F. (G), Eklund V. (A), Sahlin Wallenius L. (A2)
- 17:30, Pettersson L. (2 min),
- 18:22, Eklund V. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (2 - 2)
- 00:42, Eriksson L. (2 min),
- 00:42, Smits A. (2 min),
- 01:58, 5 - 1, Frondell A. (G), Bjorck V. (A), Freij A. (A2)
- 03:50, 5 - 2, Flugins K. (G), Klaucans M. (A), Vitols M. (A2)
- 15:54, 6 - 2, Sahlin Wallenius L. (G), Eriksson L. (A), Eklund V. (A2)
- 17:58, Freij A. (2 min),
- 18:10, 6 - 3, Murnieks O. (G), Sieradzkis M. (A), Osmanis B. (A2)
- 20:00, Sieradzkis M. (2 min),
- 20:00, Sieradzkis M. (2 min),
- 20:00, Ohrqvist F. (2 min),
Preview
Latvia U20 is Qualified for WCH U20 (Play Offs Quarter~finals)Sweden U20 has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).Latvia U20 has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).Sweden U20 may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times. In this match, Sweden U20 is the clear favorite.In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Sweden U20 won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 16:4. (average 4:1).
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| IIHF World U20 Championship | | | 02.01.25 | Sweden U20 - Latvia U20 | 3:2 | | 26.12.23 | Sweden U20 - Latvia U20 | 6:0 | | 17.08.22 | Sweden U20 - Latvia U20 | 2:1 | | 29.12.12 | Latvia U20 - Sweden U20 | 1:5 |
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