Finland vs Latvia Preview & Prediction | 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship | Group Stage

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After getting the better of Denmark, Finland can put themselves firmly in the driving seat for a quarter-final place against Latvia.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – NHL Network / Canada – TSN/RDS

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – NHL Network via subscriptions for fuboTV, DirectTV, SlingTV or ESPN+ / Canada – TSN streaming platforms

Finland vs Latvia prediction

Finland’s coaching staff have every reason to be happy with what they saw against Denmark, particularly from an offensive perspective. Whilst they eased up in the third period, the damage was already done after six goals were scored by this talented Finnish side across the opening two frames. After winning 2-6, they’ll be confident of further success vs a stubborn but beatable Latvian side.

Whilst Latvia pushed Canada to the limit, the latter came out on top 1-2 after overtime and there’s no doubt that the bonus hockey likely took a lot out of the Latvian players, not to mention the agony of losing. That doesn’t bode well for them against a Finland team with momentum in their favour and so backing Antti Pennanen’s side should be very much considered.

Finland vs Latvia tip: Finland to win