This game will most likely decide the fate of the last playoff spot, as Sweden, Canada and Finland have already guaranteed their places in the quarter-finals. Slovakia scored 7 points in 4 rounds, unexpectedly losing only to Austria, the team will not play any more games with outsiders, the Finns and Canadians will be ahead, so only victory is needed today.
Latvia has learnt to surprise recently, so in 2023 they sensationally took bronze medals at the World Championship, but after that the results became the same again. Although now the team still has a chance for the playoffs, but only if they win, as there is still a game with Austria ahead, where Latvia also has a chance.
There is no clear favourite today, but we do not think that the game will be boring, Latvia can score in matches with such opponents, and Slovakia has high efficiency.
Prediction: at least 5 goals to be scored. We recommend the "Over 5" bet, odds 2.07
