Hungary vs Latvia, IIHF World Championship – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:8
26/05/2026 at 06:20 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • World Championship
  • Where to Watch on TV:
bulgariaBulgariaMax Sport 1
canadaCanadaTSN+
czech-republicCzech-republicCT sport Plus
denmarkDenmarkViaplay
finlandFinlandViaplay 3 Urheilu, Viaplay
hungaryHungarySport 1
norwayNorwayViaplay
polandPolandPolsat Box Go, Polsat Sport 2, Polsat Sport Extra 4
slovakiaSlovakiaJOJ Play
sloveniaSloveniaArena Sport 1 Premium
spainSpainTVE La 1
swedenSwedenViaplay
switzerlandSwitzerlandPlay RTS, Play RTS, RSI La 2, SRF 2, SRF 2, SRF Play, SRF Play
ukraineUkraineMaincast Sport
usaUsaESPN+, NHL Network
worldWorldIIHF TV

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
1526
Shooting PCT
6.67% (1/15)30.77% (8/26)
Goalkeeper Saves
1814
Saves PCT
69.23% (18/26)93.33% (14/15)
Penalties
52
PIM
104
Power-play Goals
03
Shorthanded Goals
01
Power-play PCT
0% (0/2)60% (3/5)
Pen. Killing PCT
40% (2/5)100% (2/2)
Faceoffs Won
2620
Faceoffs %
56.5243.48
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 3)
  • 06:28, Vilmanis S. (2 min),
  • 09:41, Tornyai G. (2 min),
  • 09:48, 0 - 1, Balcers R. (G), Vilmanis S. (A), Tralmaks E. (A2)
  • 16:58, Hadobas Z. (2 min),
  • 18:38, 0 - 2, Smirnovs D. (G), Zile K. (A), Andersons T. (A2)
  • 19:47, 0 - 3, Tralmaks E. (G), Egle H. (A), Dzierkals M. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 2)
  • 06:06, Kiss R. (2 min),
  • 07:53, 0 - 4, Andersons T. (G), Batna O. (A), Krastenbergs R. (A2)
  • 14:51, 0 - 5, Tumanovs M. (G), Andzans A. (A), Smirnovs D. (A2)
  • 17:57, 1 - 5, Nemes M. (G), Hadobas Z. (A), Horvath B. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (0 - 3)
  • 05:50, Hadobas Z. (2 min),
  • 14:44, 1 - 6, Krastenbergs R. (G), Egle H. (A), Andzans A. (A2)
  • 15:04, Andersons T. (2 min),
  • 17:00, 1 - 7, Vilmanis S. (G), Balcers R. (A),
  • 17:40, Szongoth D. (2 min),
  • 18:03, 1 - 8, Vilmanis S. (G), Smits A. (A), Tralmaks E. (A2)

Highlights

Chances of winning


Hungary
6.3%
Draw
10.6%
Latvia
83.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
9.1% 14.8% 76.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Hungary has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.8%)
  • Latvia has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Latvia's recent form is better than expected.
  • Hungary - Latvia Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    15.19
    (10.5)
    8.86
    (6.5)
    1.14
    (1.26)
    5.9%
    (4.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
    What is the prediction for Hungary - Latvia?
  • Users Predictions: 5 users predict this event. Latvia will win (votes: 5 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:4.
  • Preview Facts
    • Hungary has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Latvia has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Hungary may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Latvia is the obvious favorite.
    • There will not play in Latvia: Zabusovs P. (Off the roster)
    • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Hungary won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:9.
    Latest results of Hungary
    25.05.2026 USA - Hungary 7:3
    23.05.2026 Switzerland - Hungary 9:0
    22.05.2026 Germany - Hungary 6:2
    19.05.2026 Hungary - Great Britain 5:0
    17.05.2026 Austria - Hungary 4:2
    Latest results of Latvia
    24.05.2026 Great Britain - Latvia 0:6
    23.05.2026 Latvia - USA 4:2
    21.05.2026 Latvia - Finland 1:7
    19.05.2026 Latvia - Austria 1:3
    17.05.2026 Germany - Latvia 0:2
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Switzerland (A1)Sweden (B4)3 : 1
    2Norway (B2)Latvia (A3)2 : 0
    3Canada (B1)USA (A4)4 : 0
    4Finland (A2)Czech Republic (B3)4 : 1

    Semi-finals
    1Switzerland (A1)Norway (B2)6 : 0
    2Canada (B1)Finland (A2)2 : 4

    Final
    1Switzerland (A1)Finland (A2)0 : 1

    3rd place
    2Canada (B1)Norway (B2)2 : 3