Slovakia vs Finland, IIHF World Championship – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Hockey IIHF World Championship Slovakia - Finland
Result
1:2
20/05/2025 at 10:20 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • World Championship
  • Where to Watch on TV:
croatiaCroatiaArena Sport 2
czech-republicCzech-republicCT sport Plus
denmarkDenmarkViaplay
finlandFinlandMTV 3, MTV Katsomo+, MTV Urheilu 1, Viaplay, V Sport 1
latviaLatviaLTV 7
norwayNorwayViaplay
polandPolandPolsat Sport Fight
serbiaSerbiaArena Sport 3
slovakiaSlovakiaJOJ Play, JOJ
sloveniaSloveniaArena Sport 2
swedenSwedenTV6, Viaplay

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3024
Shooting PCT
3.33% (1/30)8.33% (2/24)
Goalkeeper Saves
2229
Saves PCT
91.67% (22/24)96.67% (29/30)
Penalties
43
PIM
86
Power-play Goals
10
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
33.33% (1/3)0% (0/4)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (4/4)66.67% (2/3)
Faceoffs Won
2823
Faceoffs %
54.945.1
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 1)
  • 05:18, 0 - 1, Puistola P. (G), Saarijarvi V. (A), Parssinen J. (A2)
  • 11:21, Lehtonen M. (2 min),
  • 19:21, Rosandic M. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (0 - 1)
  • 07:24, Kaslik M. (2 min),
  • 11:12, Takac S. (2 min),
  • 18:17, 0 - 2, Merela W. (G), Jarvinen J. (A), Rissanen R. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (1 - 0)
  • 01:22, Hameenaho L. (2 min),
  • 08:42, Mudrak D. (2 min),
  • 14:09, Oksanen A. (2 min),
  • 14:42, 1 - 2, Lantosi R. (G), Regenda P. (A), Sukel M. (A2)

Highlights

Chances of winning


Slovakia
14.6%
Draw
17.3%
Finland
68.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
16.9% 18.5% 64.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

19.1% 16.4% 57.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Slovakia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.3%)
  • Finland has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Slovakia than the current prediction. (+4.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Finland than the current prediction. (-10.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Finland, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Slovakia - Finland Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    6.39
    (5.66)
    5.4
    (5.15)
    1.39
    (1.48)
    6.3%
    (4.8%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 5.00
  • What is the prediction for Slovakia - Finland?
  • Users Predictions: 26 users predict this event. Slovakia will win (votes: 9 - 34.6%). Finland will win (votes: 14 - 53.8%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 11.5%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Finland: 34.6%73%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Slovakia (votes: 1 - 50%). Finland (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:4.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 6 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ World Championship (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • Finland is Qualified for World Championship (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Slovakia won 1.
    • In recent matches, Slovakia has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Finland is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Slovakia may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Finland is the clear favorite.
    • There will not play in Slovakia: Ivan M. (Broken Hand)
    • There will not play in Finland: Ruohomaa M. (Injury) Sund T. (Injury)
    • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Slovakia won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 17:49. (average 1.1:3.3).
    Latest results of Slovakia
    18.05.2025 Slovakia - Latvia 1:5
    17.05.2025 Canada - Slovakia 7:0
    14.05.2025 Slovakia - France 2:1
    12.05.2025 Austria - Slovakia 3:2
    11.05.2025 Slovakia - Slovenia 3:1
    Latest results of Finland
    19.05.2025 Canada - Finland 1:2
    17.05.2025 Finland - Latvia 2:1
    15.05.2025 Finland - Slovenia 9:1
    12.05.2025 Finland - Sweden 1:2
    11.05.2025 Finland - France 4:3
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Switzerland (B1)Austria (A4)6 : 0
    2Canada (A1)Denmark (B4)1 : 2
    3Sweden (A2)Czech Republic (B3)5 : 2
    4USA (B2)Finland (A3)5 : 2

    Semi-finals
    1Switzerland (B1)Denmark (B4)7 : 0
    2Sweden (A2)USA (B2)2 : 6

    Final
    1Switzerland (B1)USA (B2)0 : 1

    3rd place
    2Sweden (A2)Denmark (B4)6 : 2