Match Info

World Championship

Date: 16 May 2026, Saturday

Location: Swiss Life Arena (Zürich)

Where to Watch on TV:


Canada	TSN 3, TSN+
Czech-republic	CT sport Plus
Denmark	TV3 Sport, Viaplay
Finland	Viaplay 3 Urheilu, Viaplay
Latvia	LTV 7
Norway	Viaplay
Poland	Polsat Box Go, Polsat Sport 3, Polsat Sport Premium 1
Slovakia	JOJ Play, JOJ plus
Slovenia	Arena Sport 2
Sweden	TV10, Viaplay
Switzerland	RTS 2, RTS 2, SRF 2, SRF 2, SRF Play, SRF Play
World	IIHF TV


	Switzerland		Latvia

	1	X	2
	1.35	6	6.75	Watch
	1.37	5.9	7	Watch
	1.28	6.4	9
	1.32	5.86	7.54	Watch
	1.3	5.5	7
	1.34	6.01	7.7	Watch
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.33 ↓ (1.39)	5.95 ↑ (5.44)	7.5 ↑ (6.36)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.25

The best margin for this event is 4.2%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Switzerland
71.4%

Draw
15.9%

Latvia
12.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

67.8%

17.3%

14.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

56.7%

14.5%

17.7%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Switzerland has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.6%)

Latvia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.2%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Switzerland than the current prediction. (-14.7%)

Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Switzerland that the model has picked up on.

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Latvia than the current prediction. (+5.1%)

Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Latvia could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
90%	10%	0%

Switzerland - Latvia Predictions

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

O/U 5.5, OT - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .

BTTS - no (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Users Predictions: Switzerland will win (9 of 10 users predict this - 90%).
Confidence interval (95%): 71.41% – 100%.

Expected Score (Market Odds): 4:1

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Lineups

Line 1
26. Aeschlimann S. (G) Davos	50. Gudlevskis K. (G) Pinguins Bremerhaven
72. Egli D. Davos	27. Cibulskis O. Herning Blue Fox
90. Josi R. (C) Nashville Predators	3. Smits A. Munchen
28. Meier T. New Jersey Devils	21. Balcers R. (C) Zurich
13. Hischier N. (A) New Jersey Devils	73. Smirnovs D. Kloten
93. Rochette T. Lausanne	23. Vilmanis S. Charlotte Checkers
Line 2
14. Kukan D. Zurich	77. Zile K. (A) Liberec
54. Marti Ch. Zurich	29. Freibergs R. (A) Olomouc
22. Niederreiter N. Winnipeg Jets	22. Andersons T. La Chaux-de-Fonds
79. Thurkauf C. Lugano	95. Batna O. Pelicans Lahti
88. Bertschy C. Fribourg	17. Dzierkals M. Sparta Prague
Line 3
86. Moser J.J. Tampa Bay Lightning	55. Mamcics R. Karlovy Vary
56. Berni T. Zurich	4. Bindulis K. Michalovce
44. Suter P. St. Louis Blues	14. Murnieks O. Saint John Sea Dogs
62. Malgin D. Zurich	97. Egle H. Karlovy Vary
85. Andrighetto S. (A) Zurich	37. Lapinskis O. Langnau Tigers
Line 4
18. Jung S. Davos	42. Tumanovs M. Jokerit
9. Riat D. Lausanne	5. Andzans A. Hameenlinna
17. Jager K. Davos	89. Buncis F. Rungsted
8. Knak S. Davos	12. Prohorenkovs G. Niagara Purple Eagles
	87. Skrastins K. New Hampshire Wildcats
Substitutes
94. Biasca A. Fribourg	40. Mitens M. (G) Ban. Bystrica
63. Genoni L. (G) Zug
Coaches
. Cadieux J.	. Vitolins H.

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (0 - 0)
00:55, Jager K. (2 min),
16:39, Batna O. (2 min),
2nd Period (2 - 1)
00:31, Gudlevskis K. (2 min),
10:10, 1 - 0, Meier T. (G), Hischier N. (A), Rochette T. (A2)
11:45, 1 - 1, Balcers R. (G), Smirnovs D. (A), Vilmanis S. (A2)
16:10, Freibergs R. (2 min),
17:18, 2 - 1, Riat D. (G), Andrighetto S. (A), Malgin D. (A2)
3rd Period (2 - 1)
00:59, 3 - 1, Kukan D. (G), Marti Ch. (A), Meier T. (A2)
12:13, 4 - 1, Riat D. (G), Knak S. (A), Kukan D. (A2)
13:53, Josi R. (2 min),
18:43, Kukan D. (2 min),
19:46, 4 - 2, Balcers R. (G), Vilmanis S. (A), Egle H. (A2)
19:46, Andrighetto S. (2 min),

Preview

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Switzerland won 3.

Right now, both teams are showing solid form.

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

In this match, Switzerland is the obvious favorite.

There will not play in Switzerland: Baechler N. (Off the roster) Berra R. (Off the roster) Frick L. (Off the roster)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Switzerland won 17 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 64:34. (average 3.2:1.7).

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Switzerland hockey
IIHF World Championship
15.05.26	USA - Switzerland	1:3 ✺
Euro Hockey Tour - Sweden Hockey Games
10.05.26	Switzerland - Czech Republic	6:1 ✺
09.05.26	Sweden - Switzerland	3:0 ✺
07.05.26	Switzerland - Finland	5:4 penalties ✺
Euro Hockey Tour - Czech Hockey Games
03.05.26	Czech Republic - Switzerland	0:1 penalties ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 25.4 WWLWW
- Latvia hockey
Friendly International Ice Hockey
07.05.26	Latvia - Norway	4:3 penalties ✺
06.05.26	Latvia - Norway	3:2 OT ✺
03.05.26	Slovakia - Latvia	5:2 ✺
02.05.26	Slovakia - Latvia	1:5 ✺
23.04.26	Latvia - Denmark	2:1 penalties ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 15.2 WWLWW

Latest Head to Head

Friendly International Ice Hockey
25.04.25	Latvia - Switzerland	2:4
24.04.25	Latvia - Switzerland	3:2 penalties
27.04.24	Switzerland - Latvia	4:0
26.04.24	Switzerland - Latvia	5:1
IIHF World Championship
23.05.23	Switzerland - Latvia	3:4 OT
Friendly International Ice Hockey
29.04.23	Latvia - Switzerland	5:1
28.04.23	Latvia - Switzerland	3:5

Switzerland - Latvia: Predictions, Live Scores & TV Guide