Nitra vs MsHK Žilina – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

01/02/2026 at 12:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))

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Tipsport liga - Round 44
Where to Watch on TV:


Slovakia	JOJ Play, JOJ Sport

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Period (0 - 0)
2nd Period (1 - 0)
14:05, 1 - 0, Kalman A. (G), Graham J. (A), Kovac H. (A2)
3rd Period (1 - 0)
04:46, 2 - 0, Hrnka T. (G),

Chances of winning

Nitra
51.8%

Draw
21.1%

MsHK Žilina
27%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

52.8%

21.5%

25.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

50.7%

22.4%

26.8%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Nitra has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1%)

MsHK Žilina has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.3%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Nitra than the current prediction. (-1.1%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for MsHK Žilina than the current prediction. (-0.2%)

Nitra - MsHK Žilina Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.76 (1.76)	4.25 ↓ (4.32)	3.38 ↓ (3.62)	9.8% (7.6%)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.75

What is the prediction for Nitra - MsHK Žilina?

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 4 Selected Experts predict this event. Nitra (votes: 2 - 50%). Tie (votes: 2 - 50%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

O/U 5.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.

Preview Facts

The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Tipsport liga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Tipsport liga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nitra won 2.
Nitra is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
Žilina is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
Nitra may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
Nitra is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
We predict that Nitra will win today's game, with odds of 1.87.
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Nitra won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 71:48. (average 3.6:2.4).
Including home matches between the teams, Nitra won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 35:21. (average 3.5:2.1).

How many head-to-head matches has Nitra won against MsHK Žilina?

Nitra has won 10 of their last 16 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has MsHK Žilina won against Nitra?

MsHK Žilina has won 6 of their last 16 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Nitra - MsHK Žilina were as follows:

26.12.2025 Nitra - MsHK Žilina 4:1

12.12.2025 MsHK Žilina - Nitra 6:4

28.11.2025 MsHK Žilina - Nitra 2:3

17.10.2025 Nitra - MsHK Žilina 1:3

12.09.2025 MsHK Žilina - Nitra 3:0

Latest results of Nitra

30.01.2026 Nitra - Banská Bystrica 3:1 ✺

25.01.2026 Prešov - Nitra 0:2 ✺

23.01.2026 Nitra - Zvolen 2:3 ✺

20.01.2026 Nitra - Dukla Michalovce 5:1 ✺

18.01.2026 Poprad - Nitra 2:5 ✺

Latest results of MsHK Žilina

30.01.2026 Spišská Nová Ves - MsHK Žilina 2:1 ✺

25.01.2026 MsHK Žilina - HC Košice 2:4 ✺

23.01.2026 Dukla Michalovce - MsHK Žilina 6:3 ✺

18.01.2026 MsHK Žilina - Liptovský Mikuláš 3:2 ✺

16.01.2026 Slovan Bratislava - MsHK Žilina 2:1 ✺

Draw

Play Offs

1/8-finals

1	Nitra (1)	Bye
2	Spisska Nova Ves (7)	Michalovce (10)	1 : 3
3	Zilina (4)	Bye
4	Bye	Poprad (5)
5	Slovan Bratislava (2)	Bye
6	Liptovsky Mikulas (8)	Zvolen (9)	3 : 1
7	Kosice (3)	Bye
8	Bye	Ban. Bystrica (6)

Quarter-finals

1	Nitra (1)	Michalovce (10)	4 : 3
2	Zilina (4)	Poprad (5)	2 : 4
3	Slovan Bratislava (2)	Liptovsky Mikulas (8)	4 : 0
4	Kosice (3)	Ban. Bystrica (6)	4 : 3

Semi-finals

1	Nitra (1)	Poprad (5)	4 : 1
2	Slovan Bratislava (2)	Kosice (3)	4 : 2

Final

1

Nitra (1)

Slovan Bratislava (2)

1 : 2