Denmark vs Czechia Preview & Prediction | 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship | Group Stage

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Czechia come into this one as a firm favourite to win against newly promoted Denmark

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Denmark vs Czechia prediction

If Czechia are to stand a chance of finishing top of Group B, matches such as this really need to be seen as must-win from their perspective. Whilst Denmark were considered a team likely to struggle over the course of this competition, Czechia are trying to improve on their bronze medal finish last time out.

The Danish goaltender is expected to be busy across the three periods here as Czechia look to outskate their opponents, utilising fast passing and pulling Denmark out of position whenever possible to fashion clear-cut opportunities. Vaclav Nestrasil could have a big role to play on the wing and the expectation is that Czechia will come out on top.

Denmark vs Czechia tip: Czechia to win