Czechia vs Hungary Preview & Prediction | 2025 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship | Group Stage

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One of a smaller number of nations still yet to lose in the group stage, Czechia are riding the crest of a wave ahead of this battle with Hungary. 

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not Televised / US – NHL Network

How to watch online: UK – IIHF.TV / US – NHL Network digital platforms

Czechia vs Hungary prediction

Czechia have been one of the standout sides in Group B from an attacking point of view and are being rewarded with some very good results. Three victories, one of which came in overtime has proven their ability to clutch up when required and leaves them behind only Germany at the time of writing, well-placed to make it into the quarter-finals.

Hungary are among the trailing pack looking to break into that top four and this serves really as a ‘must win’ game from their perspective. But their defence is by far the worst in Group B, having shipped 14 points across three matches. Czechia have the tools to take full advantage of such instability and as such, should be favoured to win this encounter.

Czechia vs Hungary tip: Czechia to win