Slovakia vs Latvia: prediction & betting odds May 18, 2025

The Matchday 10 clash in Group A of the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship between Slovakia and Latvia will take place on May 18 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Slovakia vs. Latvia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Slovakia

In their last game, Slovakia suffered a heavy defeat to Canada (0-7). They were outshot four times over but led in penalty minutes (10). With seven points, Slovakia sits among the top four in their group.

• No more than six goals have been scored in regular time in 7 of Slovakia's last 10 World Championship matches.
• The team has not lost after three periods in 8 of their last 12 World Championship games (5 wins, 3 draws).
• Slovakia has scored at least two goals in regular time in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings at the World Championship.

Latvia

Latvia lost their previous World Championship match to Finland 1-2. Despite the loss, Latvia led in shots on goal and also had more penalty time (18 minutes). The team is in fifth place in Group A with six points.

• Latvia has lost in regular time in 6 of their last 9 World Championship matches.
• The team has scored at least three goals in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head World Championship meetings within 60 minutes.
• At least five goals have been scored in regular time in 5 of the last 6 World Championship matches.

Slovakia vs. Latvia: Match Prediction

It's difficult to predict the winner of the upcoming match. However, I expect it to be low-scoring. Slovakia struggles to capitalize on their attacking potential: they have scored no more than two goals in 6 of their last 8 World Championship games within 60 minutes. Looking at Latvia, a similar pattern emerges: they have scored no more than two goals in 8 of their last 11 World Championship games within 60 minutes.

Notably, head-to-head encounters between Slovakia and Latvia have also been low-scoring: no more than four goals were scored in the last four official tournament meetings in regular time. I think both teams, tired from matches against strong opponents, will not pursue a high number of goals. My prediction: Total under 6