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

Hockey IIHF World Championship Slovakia - Latvia
Result
1:5
18/05/2025 at 14:20 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • World Championship
  • Where to Watch on TV:
bosnia-and-herzegovinaBosnia-and-herzegovinaArena Sport 5
czech-republicCzech-republicCT sport, CT sport Plus
denmarkDenmarkViaplay
finlandFinlandViaplay, V Sport 1
kazakhstanKazakhstanQazsport
latviaLatviaLTV 7
norwayNorwayViaplay
polandPolandPolsat Sport 2
russiaRussiaMATCH! Igra
serbiaSerbiaArena Sport 6
slovakiaSlovakiaJOJ Play, JOJ
swedenSwedenTV6, Viaplay

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2731
Shooting PCT
3.7% (1/27)16.13% (5/31)
Goalkeeper Saves
2626
Saves PCT
86.67% (26/30)96.3% (26/27)
Penalties
33
PIM
66
Power-play Goals
10
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
33.33% (1/3)0% (0/3)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (3/3)66.67% (2/3)
Faceoffs Won
1835
Faceoffs %
33.9666.04
Empty Net Goals
01

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 1)
  • 02:44, 0 - 1, Egle H. (G), Andersons T. (A), Jaks J. (A2)
  • 07:17, Tralmaks E. (2 min),
  • 09:16, 1 - 1, Cederle S. (G), Takac S. (A), Knazko S. (A2)
  • 17:23, Tralmaks E. (2 min),
  • 18:54, Sukel M. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (0 - 3)
  • 01:31, 1 - 2, Locmelis D. (G), Tralmaks E. (A),
  • 05:52, 1 - 3, Bukarts Ri. (G),
  • 08:40, Hrehorcak P. (2 min),
  • 14:29, 1 - 4, Andersons T. (G), Lavins M. (A), Egle H. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (0 - 1)
  • 08:00, Golian A. (2 min),
  • 16:22, 1 - 5, Abols R. (G), Daugavins K. (A),
  • 17:30, (2 min),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Slovakia
39.3%
Draw
23.2%
Latvia
37.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
56.1% 20.9% 23%

Our Initial ML Estimation

55.9% 20.8% 23.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Slovakia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-16.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Slovakia's form might have worsened.
  • Latvia has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+14.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Latvia's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Slovakia than the current prediction. (+16.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Slovakia, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Latvia than the current prediction. (-14.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Latvia, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Slovakia - Latvia Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.39
    (1.7)
    4.06
    (4.56)
    2.54
    (4.14)
    5.9%
    (5%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 4.75
  • What is the prediction for Slovakia - Latvia?
  • Users Predictions: 23 users predict this event. Slovakia will win (votes: 10 - 43.5%). Latvia will win (votes: 8 - 34.8%). It will Tie (votes: 5 - 21.7%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Slovakia: 23.2%63.8%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Latvia will win (5 of 5 users predict this - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ World Championship (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 5).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Slovakia won 4.
    • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • There will not play in Slovakia: Ivan M. (Broken Hand)
    • In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Slovakia won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 48:33. (average 3:2.1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Slovakia - Latvia were as follows:
    13.12.2024 Slovakia - Latvia 2:1
    19.05.2024 Slovakia - Latvia 2:3
    15.12.2023 Slovakia - Latvia 3:0
    13.05.2023 Slovakia - Latvia 2:1
    17.12.2022 Slovakia - Latvia 6:1
    Latest results of Slovakia
    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
    09.05.2025 Sweden - Slovakia 5:0
    Latest results of Latvia
    17.05.2025 Finland - Latvia 2:1
    14.05.2025 Latvia - Sweden 0:6
    13.05.2025 Slovenia - Latvia 2:5
    11.05.2025 Latvia - Canada 1:7
    10.05.2025 France - Latvia 1:4
    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