Slovakia vs Germany Preview & Prediction | 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship | Group Stage

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Slovakia’s second Group A contest sees them face Germany, who took on USA in their opening game.

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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

Slovakia vs Germany prediction

Slovakia have had slightly more time to recover than Germany ahead of this match after both were in action on Boxing Day. But that is unlikely to be a factor assuming both teams make changes to their respective lines. When taking into account the personnel at the disposal of Slovakia though, they’ll be expected to have the better of proceedings

The longer this match-up goes on, the more things should tip into the favour of Slovakia as the Germans begin to tire. Slovakia’s movement with and without the puck will likely see them carve out enough opportunities to accumulate goals and backing them has to be favoured here.

Slovakia vs Germany tip: Slovakia to win