Latvia vs. Canada: World Junior Ice Hockey Championship Match Prediction

International

Latvia U20

Latvia

World Championship U20 Grp. A

27 December 16:30 UTC

Canada U20

Canada

On December 28, the World Ice Hockey Championships will start for the Latvian national team, and in the very first match they will have to face the main favorite of this tournament, Canada. Indeed, the "leaves" are traditionally a contender for gold and are quite capable of justifying the fans' expectations, as they have an excellent roster. What bets should you choose? Our experts will help you with this in the forecast

Command Analysis

Latvia U20

Latvia

Current form

At the last World Championship, Latvia did not show the best game in the group, but in the end, they still managed to get through to the playoffs thanks to their only victory over Germany. However, in the first round of the tournament, they had to suffer an obvious defeat from the US team, and with a rout. Indeed, Latvia is not particularly distinguished by high-class hockey, and one should not expect outstanding results from the team, especially in this tournament, since the only potential chance of victory is in the next meeting with the Germans.

This year, the team played five friendly matches and only won one of them against Denmark (4:1). They also managed to put up a fight against Austria, but still had to suffer a defeat in a shootout (1:2). All other matches ended in crushing defeats. Indeed, the team roster is far from the most competitive, so they will have to prepare for very tough matches.

Interesting trends for betting

Latvia concedes an average of 3.4 goals per match
Latvians score two goals on average

Canada U20

Canada

Current form

Canada traditionally came to the World Championship only to win, and it has an excellent chance of doing so, since the national team consists of very promising young players, and some of them are already playing in the NHL. What is especially noteworthy is that the team approached this tournament in excellent shape, which they proved in the very first match, defeating a fairly serious competitor in the person of Finland with a score of 4:0. The most productive player was Matthew Schafer, who scored a goal and gave an assist. But the main star was goalie Carter George, who blocked 31 shots on his goal, getting a shutout.

Indeed, at first glance, the “leaves” look invincible, and will most likely enter the playoffs from the first line in the table.

Interesting trends for betting

The Canadians are allowing an average of 1.25 goals per game.
The Leafs are scoring 4.5 goals per game

Trends

Bet 2nd period: total over 2.5 goals

In all head-to-head matches, the teams scored more than two goals in the second period

1.61

Bet 2nd period: Canada win with handicap (-2) pucks

In all head-to-head games, Canada won in the second period by more than two goals.

1.66

Tip and bets

1.99handicap (-6.5) on Canada

Bookmakers do not believe at all that Latvia is capable of imposing a fight in the upcoming match, for which there are a huge number of reasons. Canada is two heads better than its opponent, which it proves year after year. In face-to-face meetings, the "leaves" do not leave any chances for the Latvians and time after time crush them with a huge advantage in goals scored. We believe that this match will not be an exception, and the home team will be able to win confidently again, which is what we suggest you bet on.

Our prediction is a victory for Canada with a handicap of (-6.5) goals at 1.99

Do you agree with this bet?

2.08total over 8.5 goals

Bet on total

Canada has a great opportunity to show its full attacking potential. Latvia defensive line is unable to withstand the pressure of such a powerful opponent, so as a second bet we choose total over.

Forecast - total over 8.5 goals for 2.08