Italy vs Slovakia, IIHF World Championship: Where to Watch, Predictions, Stats

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Hockey IIHF World Championship Italy - Slovakia
Result
1:4
17/05/2026 at 06:20 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2431
Shooting PCT
4.17% (1/24)12.9% (4/31)
Goalkeeper Saves
2723
Saves PCT
87.1% (27/31)95.83% (23/24)
Penalties
42
PIM
84
Power-play Goals
01
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/2)25% (1/4)
Pen. Killing PCT
75% (3/4)100% (2/2)
Faceoffs Won
3332
Faceoffs %
50.7749.23
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 1)
  • 10:53, Trivellato A. (2 min),
  • 13:31, 0 - 1, Hrivik M. (G), Rosandic M. (A), Mesar F. (A2)
  • 2nd Period (0 - 1)
  • 01:22, Koch P. (2 min),
  • 09:32, Nitz G. (2 min),
  • 16:49, Frycklund M. (2 min),
  • 19:32, 0 - 2, Kmec J. V. (G), Cederle S. (A), Fasko-Rudas M. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (1 - 2)
  • 00:30, 0 - 3, Pospisil K. (G), Pospisil M. (A), Fasko-Rudas M. (A2)
  • 05:03, 1 - 3, Nitz G. (G), Buono C. (A), Frigo L. (A2)
  • 13:49, Spornberger P. (2 min),
  • 14:13, 1 - 4, Okuliar O. (G), Pospisil M. (A), Chromiak M. (A2)
  • 16:29, Rosandic M. (2 min),

Chances of winning


Italy
10.9%
Draw
14%
Slovakia
75.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
10.2% 11.9% 77.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Italy has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.7%)
  • Slovakia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.8%)
  • Italy - Slovakia Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    8.63
    (9)
    6.69
    (7.75)
    1.26
    (1.18)
    6%
    (8.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
    What is the prediction for Italy - Slovakia?
    • Users Predictions: 4 users predict this event. Slovakia will win (votes: 4 - 100%).
    • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Slovakia (votes: 1 - 100%).
    • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:4.
    Preview Facts
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Italy may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Slovakia is the clear favorite.
    • There will not play in Italy: Furlong C. (Off the roster)
    • There will not play in Slovakia: Naus A. (Off the roster)
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Italy won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 8:14. (average 1.6:2.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Italy - Slovakia were as follows:
    13.02.2026 Italy - Slovakia 2:3
    Latest results of Italy
    16.05.2026 Italy - Canada 0:6
    12.05.2026 Italy - Great Britain 3:5
    10.05.2026 Italy - Great Britain 2:0
    02.05.2026 Great Britain - Italy 4:1
    30.04.2026 Great Britain - Italy 4:6
    Latest results of Slovakia
    16.05.2026 Slovakia - Norway 2:1
    09.05.2026 Slovakia - Denmark 4:2
    08.05.2026 Slovakia - Denmark 0:3
    03.05.2026 Slovakia - Latvia 5:2
    02.05.2026 Slovakia - Latvia 1:5
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Switzerland (A1)Sweden (B4)3 : 1
    2Norway (B2)Latvia (A3)2 : 0
    3Canada (B1)USA (A4)4 : 0
    4Finland (A2)Czech Republic (B3)4 : 1

    Semi-finals
    1Switzerland (A1)Norway (B2)6 : 0
    2Canada (B1)Finland (A2)2 : 4

    Final
    1Switzerland (A1)Finland (A2)0 : 1

    3rd place
    2Canada (B1)Norway (B2)2 : 3
    Which TV channels are streaming of Italy - Slovakia?
    It is being streamed on various channels, including:
    canadaCanadaTSN 3, TSN+
    czech-republicCzech-republicCT sport, Oneplay
    denmarkDenmarkViaplay
    finlandFinlandViaplay 3 Urheilu, Viaplay
    norwayNorwayViaplay
    polandPolandPolsat Box Go, Polsat Sport 3
    slovakiaSlovakiaJOJ Play, JOJ
    swedenSwedenTV10, Viaplay
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