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

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Austria will know that a regulation win over Latvia would parachute them into the top four and above their opponents here.

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Latvia vs Austria prediction

Austria’s shootout win over Slovenia keeps them in with a big chance of a knockout stage spot and a victory against Latvia will take them into the top four. However, Latvia will have something to say about that as they aim to keep hold of fourth-place. A huge 5-1 over Slovakia last time out is testament to that.

Expect a very close game and it would be no surprise if overtime was needed to determine the winner. But when taking into account how impressive Latvia’s offense looked against Slovakia, the shrewd move appears to be backing them to triumph.

Latvia vs Austria tip: Latvia to win