The Matchday 3 clash in Group A of the 2025 World Ice Hockey Championship between Slovenia and Canada will take place on May 11 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Latvia vs. Canada: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Latvia
The Latvian team had a successful start in their opening group stage match of the World Championship, defeating France 4-1. In the first period, they conceded a goal, but equalized in the second, keeping the outcome uncertain. However, in the third period, Latvia left no chance for their opponents, scoring three goals, two of which were netted by forward Dans Locmelis.
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At least four goals have been scored in regulation time in 13 of Latvia's last 14 World Championship matches.
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Latvia has not won in regulation time in 8 of their last 10 games in this tournament (4 draws, 4 losses).
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The team has conceded at least two goals in 60 minutes in 8 of their last 10 World Championship games.
Canada
Canada began their group stage campaign in the World Championship with a commanding 4-0 victory over Slovenia. The first goal was scored late in the first period, at the seventeenth minute, with the following three goals netted by Canadian players during the second period. The most prolific player, scoring twice, was Bo Horvat.
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Canada has not lost in regulation time in 15 of their last 16 games in this tournament (4 draws, 11 wins).
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At least five goals have been scored in regulation time in 7 of Canada's last 9 World Championship games.
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Canada has won 12 of their last 13 head-to-head matches in the World Championship (1 in OT).
Latvia vs. Canada: Match Prediction
Latvia had a strong debut in this tournament, but their next match is against a more skilled opponent, as reflected in the odds. The team has scored at least 3 goals in 60 minutes in 6 of their last 7 World Championship games.
Canada is rightly considered the favorite in this matchup, given the team's overall background and championship ambitions. Matches against Latvia often turn out to be interesting and high-scoring: a total of at least six goals have been scored in their head-to-head encounters in 8 of their last 10 World Championship games.
I expect an exciting match with both teams showcasing beautiful and high-scoring play, as has happened several times in their past meetings. My prediction: Total over 5.5 goals
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