Germany U20 vs Latvia U20: prediction & betting odds December 30, 2024

The Matchday 5 clash in the World Junior Championship 2025 between Germany and Latvia will take place on December 30 at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Germany vs. Latvia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Germany

Germany suffered their third consecutive defeat in the tournament, losing 0-3 to Canada in their previous match. In Group A, Germany remains the only team yet to earn points and has the highest goals conceded average, with opponents scoring at least three goals per match.

• No more than five goals were scored in regular time in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head encounters in the World Junior Championship.
• Germany has not scored more than two goals in 60 minutes in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches in this tournament.
• Germany lost by at least a three-goal margin in regular time in 5 of their last 7 matches in the World Junior Championship.

Latvia

Latvia suffered their first defeat in the tournament, losing 1-5 to the USA in their previous match. Goalie Linard Feldbergs made 36 saves in this game. Currently, the team is fourth in Group A with two points, and they have the lowest scoring record among their group (4 goals).

• Latvia won in regular time in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head encounters in the World Junior Championship.
• No more than six goals were scored in 60 minutes in 8 of the last 12 matches in this tournament.
• At least two goals were scored in the first period in 5 of Latvia's last 7 matches in the World Junior Championship.

Germany vs. Latvia: Match Prediction

The standout performer for Latvia in this World Junior Championship has been goalie Linard Feldbergs, who helped the team achieve a sensational victory over Canada and concede only five goals against the USA, who are currently the most prolific in their group. Overall, Latvia looks quite combative and has a good chance of taking maximum points in the upcoming game. Latvia is clearly not content with merely staying in the elite; they aim for more, and relying on points in the next match against Finland is quite risky for them.

For Germany, the upcoming match is their only chance to earn points, but I do not expect Latvia to allow this, especially since Germany lost in regular time in all three matches in the current tournament and also lost to Latvia after three periods in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head encounters in the World Junior Championship.

Given Latvia's character in this World Junior Championship, I predict they will take maximum points. My prediction: Victory for Latvia