Sweden vs Latvia Preview & Prediction | 2026 Winter Olympics | Men’s Ice Hockey | Qualification Play-Offs

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USA awaits the winner of Sweden and Latvia in this final qualification play-off.

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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports (some events will also be televised on the BBC / TNT Sports / Not Televised / USA – NBC, USA Network, CNBC & NBCSN

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Sweden vs Latvia prediction

Sweden recovered well from Finland’s loss by four goals to one in their second group game, getting the better of Slovakia 5-3. This sets up a showdown with Latvia, whose one win in the preliminary round came against Germany. But they have conceded at least three goals in each of their three matches, which puts additional pressure on their attack.

This Swedish team boasts a plethora of class players and when comparing these two teams, Sweden should dominate this encounter across the three periods. Any outcome other than the Swedes winning by a decent margin and going through would be a significant surprise.

Sweden vs Latvia tip: Sweden to win with -3.5 handicap