Match Info

World Championship

Date: 15 May 2026, Friday 🏁 Finished

Location: Swiss Life Arena (Zürich) 🌤️ ...

Where to Watch on TV:

Country	Kick-Off	TV Channels
Bulgaria	21:20	Max Sport 3
Canada	14:20	TSN+
Denmark	20:20	Viaplay
Finland	21:20	Viaplay 3 Urheilu, Viaplay
Hungary	20:20	Sport 2
Norway	20:20	Viaplay
Poland	20:20	Polsat Box Go, Polsat Sport 1
Slovakia	20:20	JOJ Play, JOJ plus
Slovenia	20:20	Arena Sport 2
Sweden	20:20	Viaplay
Switzerland	20:20	RTS 2, SRF 2, SRF 2
Ukraine	21:20	Suspilne Sport
International	18:20	IIHF TV


	USA		Switzerland

	1	X	2
	2.95	4.3	2.05	Watch
	2.35	4	2.54
	3.25	4.3	1.99	Watch
	3.15	4.1	1.94
	2.83	4.28	2.15	Watch
	3.1	4.2	1.85
	3.25	4.45	2.01	Watch
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.98 ↑ (2.4)	4.23 ↓ (4.3)	2.08 ↓ (2.45)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.50

The best margin for this event is 3%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

USA
31.8%

Draw
22.4%

Switzerland
45.7%

Initial Probability (when we started the analysis)

39.4%

22%

38.6%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

USA has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.6%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that USA's form might have worsened.

Switzerland has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.1%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Switzerland's recent form is better than expected.

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
33.3%	9.5%	57.1%

USA - Switzerland Predictions

Users Predictions: 21 users predict this event. USA will win (votes: 7 - 33.3%). Switzerland will win (votes: 12 - 57.1%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 9.5%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Switzerland: 35.9% – 78.3%.

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

DNB - Switzerland (1.56) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Switzerland will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip.

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 5 Selected Experts predict this event. Switzerland (votes: 5 - 100%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 2:3

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Lineups

Line 1
60. Woll J. (G) Toronto Maple Leafs	63. Genoni L. (G) Zug
72. Faulk J. (C) Detroit Red Wings	72. Egli D. Davos
16. Lohrei M. Boston Bruins	90. Josi R. (C) Nashville Predators
9. Leonard R. Washington Capitals	28. Meier T. New Jersey Devils
27. Coronato M. Calgary Flames	13. Hischier N. New Jersey Devils
26. Plante M. Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs	93. Rochette T. Lausanne
Line 2
17. Borgen W. New York Rangers	14. Kukan D. Zurich
55. Lindgren R. (A) Seattle Kraken	54. Marti Ch. Zurich
22. Howard I. Edmonton Oilers	22. Niederreiter N. (A) Winnipeg Jets
15. Novak T. Pittsburgh Penguins	79. Thurkauf C. Lugano
11. Moore O. Chicago Blackhawks	88. Bertschy C. Fribourg
Line 3
75. Clifton C. Pittsburgh Penguins	86. Moser J.J. (A) Tampa Bay Lightning
44. Kaiser W. Chicago Blackhawks	56. Berni T. Zurich
24. Olivier M. (A) Columbus Blue Jackets	44. Suter P. St. Louis Blues
63. Sasson M. Abbotsford Canucks	62. Malgin D. Zurich
21. Steeves A. Boston Bruins	85. Andrighetto S. Zurich
Line 4
7. Ufko R. Milwaukee Admirals	18. Jung S. Davos
47. Cotter P. New Jersey Devils	9. Riat D. Lausanne
18. Lafferty S. Chicago Blackhawks	17. Jager K. Davos
10. Hagens J. Boston Bruins	8. Knak S. Davos
Substitutes
1. Cooley D. (G) Calgary Flames	26. Aeschlimann S. (G) Davos
82. Nelson D. Notre Dame Fighting Irish	94. Biasca A. Fribourg
Coaches
. Granato D.	. Cadieux J.

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (0 - 2)
02:03, 0 - 1, Suter P. (G), Andrighetto S. (A), Moser J.J. (A2)
11:19, 0 - 2, Andrighetto S. (G), Malgin D. (A), Suter P. (A2)
17:56, Niederreiter N. (2 min),
17:56, Lafferty S. (2 min),
2nd Period (0 - 0)
04:25, Josi R. (2 min),
3rd Period (1 - 1)
04:03, Lindgren R. (2 min),
08:45, 1 - 2, Steeves A. (G), Lindgren R. (A), Borgen W. (A2)
16:21, 1 - 3, Jager K. (G), Knak S. (A), Kukan D. (A2)
19:26, Malgin D. (2 min),
19:26, Hagens J. (2 min),
20:00, Leonard R. (2 min),
20:00, Coronato M. (2 min),

Preview

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, USA won 4.

Switzerland has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

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

Switzerland will hold a modest advantage in this match.

There will not play in USA: Carlile D. (Off the roster) Lee R. (Off the roster) Tkachuk M. (Off the roster)

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

In the last 9 head-to-head matches, USA won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 25:19. (average 2.8:2.1).

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- USA hockey
Friendly International Ice Hockey
10.05.26	Germany - USA	2:5 ✺
Winter Olympic Games - Ice Hockey
22.02.26	Canada - USA	1:2 OT ✺
20.02.26	USA - Slovakia	6:2 ✺
18.02.26	USA - Sweden	2:1 OT ✺
15.02.26	USA - Germany	5:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 9.6 WWWWW
- Switzerland hockey
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 ✺
02.05.26	Switzerland - Finland	3:5 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 21.7 WLWWL

Latest Head to Head

IIHF World Championship
25.05.25	Switzerland - USA	0:1 OT
12.05.25	USA - Switzerland	0:3
26.05.22	Switzerland - USA	0:3
Hockey Germany Cup
07.11.15	Switzerland - USA	4:5 OT
IIHF World Championship
14.05.15	USA - Switzerland	3:1
10.05.14	USA - Switzerland	3:2
Hockey Germany Cup
09.11.13	Switzerland - USA	4:5

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