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Czech Republic vs USA: prediction & betting odds May 20, 2025

The Matchday 12 clash in Group B of the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship between the Czech Republic and the USA will take place on May 20 at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Czech Republic vs. USA: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Czech Republic

The Czechs secured a clean sheet victory against Germany (5-0) in their last World Championship outing, marking their fifth regulation-time win in this tournament. Three players from the Czech team collected two points each, including Jakub Flek, who netted a brace. The Czech Republic is the highest-scoring team in their group, with 33 goals, and they lead Group B with 17 points, one point ahead of their closest rival.

  • The Czech Republic has not scored more than two goals in regulation time in 6 of their last 7 World Championship meetings.
  • At least seven goals have been scored in 4 of the last 6 World Championship games involving the Czechs over 60 minutes.
  • The team has won nine consecutive World Championship matches (1 in OT).

USA

The Americans defeated Kazakhstan 6-1 in their last World Championship match, achieving their third consecutive win (1 in OT). They conceded their only goal in the final minute, outshooting their opponents more than twofold (38-17). Frank Nazar stood out for the USA, being the top scorer in this match (1+2). The USA is currently in third place in Group B with 14 points.

  • The USA has not scored more than three goals in regulation time in 12 of their last 13 World Championship encounters.
  • The team has won 9 of their last 11 World Championship games (1 in OT).
  • At least five goals have been scored in regulation time in 14 of the last 16 World Championship matches.

Czech Republic vs. USA: Match Prediction

The USA's sole defeat in the tournament so far has cost them the group lead, and they also dropped a point against Norway, which was surprising in both cases. The Czechs, however, have shown more consistency throughout the group stage, dropping only one possible point and having no issues with goal-scoring. They are well-positioned to outplay their upcoming opponent, even though the USA is also highly skilled.

It's worth noting that the Czech Republic has nine consecutive World Championship victories (1 in OT). Additionally, they have not lost to the USA in regulation time in 7 of their last 10 World Championship meetings (6 wins, 1 draw). Both teams are highly motivated to win the upcoming match, but given the Czechs' impressive performance in this tournament, I am backing them to come out on top.

My prediction: Czech Republic with a handicap (0)

Czech Republic vs USA Odds

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IIHF World Championship: previous matches of the tournament

Czech Republic
05/19/25
Germany
Czech Republic
W
05/17/25
Czech Republic
Kazakhstan
W
05/15/25
Czech Republic
Hungary
W
05/12/25
Czech Republic
Denmark
W
05/11/25
Norway
Czech Republic
W
05/09/25
Switzerland
Czech Republic
4
:
5
0
:
1
OT
W
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USA
05/18/25
Kazakhstan
USA
W
05/17/25
USA
Germany
W
05/14/25
USA
Norway
6
:
5
1
:
0
OT
W
05/12/25
USA
Switzerland
L
05/11/25
USA
Hungary
W
05/09/25
Denmark
USA
W
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Head-to-Head: Czech Republic β€” USA

IIHF World Championship 2024
05/23/24
USA
Czech Republic
IIHF World Championship 2023
05/25/23
USA
Czech Republic
IIHF World Championship 2022
05/29/22
Czech Republic
USA
05/23/22
USA
Czech Republic
IIHF World Championship 2018
05/17/18
USA
Czech Republic
Olympic Games 2018
02/20/18
Czech Republic
USA
2
:
2
1
:
0
S
World Cup 2016
09/22/16
Czech Republic
USA
4
:
3
IIHF World Championship 2016
05/19/16
Czech Republic
USA
1
:
1
0
:
1
S
IIHF World Championship 2015
05/16/15
USA
Czech Republic
3
:
0
IIHF World Championship 2014
05/21/14
USA
Czech Republic
3
:
4
Olympic Games 2014
02/18/14
USA
Czech Republic
5
:
2
IIHF World Championship 2011
05/10/11
Czech Republic
USA
4
:
0
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Group stage

G — Games W — Wins in regulation time WO — Wins in overtime WS — Wins in post-game shootout L — The losses in the main time LO — Losses in overtime LS — Losses in the post-game shootout P — Pucks P — Points
Group B
Team
G
G
W
W
WO
WO
WS
WS
L
L
LO
LO
LS
LS
P
P
P
P
1
Switzerland
  3:0 4:5(OT) 5:2 5:1 3:0 10:0 4:1 7 6 0 0 0 1 0 34:9 19
2
USA
0:3   5:2 5:0 6:3 6:5(OT) 6:0 6:1 7 5 1 0 1 0 0 34:14 17
3
Czech Republic
5:4(OT) 2:5   7:2 5:0 2:1 6:1 8:1 7 5 1 0 1 0 0 35:14 17
4
Denmark
2:5 0:5 2:7   2:1(S) 6:3 8:2 5:1 7 3 0 1 3 0 0 25:24 11
5
Germany
1:5 3:6 0:5 1:2(S)   5:2 6:1 4:1 7 3 0 0 3 0 1 20:22 10
6
Norway
0:3 5:6(OT) 1:2 3:6 2:5   1:0 1:2 7 1 0 0 5 1 0 13:24 4
7
Hungary
0:10 0:6 1:6 2:8 1:6 0:1   4:2 7 1 0 0 6 0 0 8:39 3
8
Kazakhstan
1:4 1:6 1:8 1:5 1:4 2:1 2:4   7 1 0 0 6 0 0 9:32 3

Team Rosters

M β€” Minutes P β€” Pucks A β€” Assists P β€” Points
Czech Republic

Radim RulΓ­k
coach
Player M P A P
In squad
Daniel VladaΕ™
gk. 3 -3 1 1
Karel Vejmelka
gk. 3 -6 1 1
Josef Korenar
gk. 0 0 0 0
David Spacek
df. 6 0 1 1
Filip Hronek
df. 6 0 6 6
Filip Pyrochta
df. 6 1 2 3
Jakub Krejčík
df. 6 0 6 6
Jiri Tichacek
df. 6 0 0 0
Libor Hajek
df. 6 0 1 1
Daniel Gazda
df. 3 1 3 4
Tomash Kundratek
df. 3 0 0 0
Daniel VoΕΎenΓ­lek
fw. 6 1 3 4
David PastrňÑk
fw. 6 5 7 12
Filip Zadina
fw. 6 1 3 4
Jakub Flek
fw. 6 5 2 7
Lukas Sedlak
fw. 6 4 4 8
Matej Stransky
fw. 6 3 0 3
Michael Spacek
fw. 6 0 4 4
OndΕ™ej BerΓ‘nek
fw. 6 1 3 4
Petr Kodytek
fw. 6 1 1 2
Roman Cervenka
fw. 6 5 7 12
Jakub Lauko
fw. 5 1 2 3
Martin Necas
fw. 5 2 3 5
Adam Klapka
fw. 3 2 1 3
JΓ‘chym KondelΓ­k
fw. 2 0 0 0
USA

coach
Player M P A P
In squad
Jeremy Swayman
gk. 3 -6 0 0
Joey Daccord
gk. 3 -6 0 0
Hampton Slukynsky
gk. 0 0 0 0
Alex Vlasic
df. 6 0 2 2
Andrew Peeke
df. 6 0 1 1
Brady Skjei
df. 6 0 0 0
Jackson LaCombe
df. 6 1 1 2
Michael Kesselring
df. 6 1 3 4
Mason Lohrei
df. 5 1 2 3
Zeev Buium
df. 4 0 1 1
Zach Werenski
df. 3 1 2 3
Cole Hutson
df. 0 0 0 0
Clayton Keller
fw. 6 2 6 8
Conor Garland
fw. 6 2 5 7
Cutter Gauthier
fw. 6 4 2 6
Drew O'Connor
fw. 6 1 2 3
Frank Nazar
fw. 6 4 5 9
Logan Cooley
fw. 6 3 4 7
Matty Beniers
fw. 6 3 1 4
Michael McCarron
fw. 6 1 1 2
Tage Thompson
fw. 6 5 2 7
Will Smith
fw. 6 0 4 4
Josh Doan
fw. 5 0 0 0
Mikey Eyssimont
fw. 5 0 1 1
Isaac Howard
fw. 4 0 1 1
Shane Pinto
fw. 4 0 4 4
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