Czechia vs Denmark Prediction & Picks - IIHF World Championship
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by Taavi Pailk | in IIHF World Championship Picks
Seven-time men's ice hockey world champion Czechia kicks off its gold medal chase in 2026 with a matchup against Denmark on Friday at the BCF Arena in Fribourg, Switzerland.
Only two years ago, Czechia became the world champion at a tournament it hosted, but repeating the success in Switzerland will be difficult without a full-strength squad. Among the absentees is Boston Bruins superstar David Pastrnak, who was the leading scorer at last year's World Championship.
Still, Radim Rulik's team is expected to start the tournament with a comfortable win against a Danish side that's also missing some big pieces, including goaltender Frederik Andersen and forward Nikolaj Ehlers.
In 2025, the Danes surprised everyone by reaching the semifinals, beating Canada 2-1 in the quarterfinals. They ended up fourth, marking Denmark's best-ever finish at a World Championship tournament.
12 months later, Denmark could be a victim of its own success, as teams will be wary of its threat. On Friday, veterans Roman Cervenka and Michal Kempny will ensure there's no complacency in the Czechia camp. Starting strong in the tournament will be important for the team, especially with tougher challenges ahead.
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Czechia vs Denmark Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3
|
13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | +2 |
|
6
|
6 | 262 | 1 | 4 | -11 |
Czechia and Denmark Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
May 10, 2026 - Rosno Cup
May 9, 2026 - Rosno Cup
May 7, 2026 - Rosno Cup
May 3, 2026 - Rosno Cup
May 2, 2026 - Rosno Cup
Apr 30, 2026 - Rosno Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
May 7, 2026 - Rosno Cup
May 3, 2026 - Rosno Cup
May 2, 2026 - Rosno Cup
Apr 24, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Apr 17, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Apr 16, 2026 - International Friendly Games
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
May 10, 2026 - Rosno Cup
May 9, 2026 - Rosno Cup
Apr 30, 2026 - Rosno Cup
Apr 23, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Feb 18, 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
Feb 15, 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
May 9, 2026 - International Friendly Games
May 8, 2026 - International Friendly Games
May 2, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Apr 30, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Apr 24, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Apr 23, 2026 - International Friendly Games
5/5 (100%)
0/5 (0%)
May 2, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Apr 30, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Feb 15, 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
Sep 1, 2024 - Olympic Qualification, Group D
Aug 29, 2024 - Olympic Qualification, Group D
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
May 9, 2026 - International Friendly Games
May 8, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Apr 24, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Apr 23, 2026 - International Friendly Games
Feb 17, 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
Feb 14, 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
Czechia against Denmark : Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
Feb 17, 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
Players list
J. Korenar
D. Pavlat
T. Cibulka
T. Galvas
M. Alscher
J. Tichacek
M. Kempny
F. Hronek
L. Hajek
M. Kovarcik
M. Kaut
M. Melovsky
J. Chmelar
M. Blumel
J. Flek
D. Kubalik
L. Sedlak
J. Cernoch
D. Vozenilek
O. Beranek
D. Tomasek
R. Cervenka
N. Henriksen
M. Sogaard
D. Baastrup
M. Setkov
A. Koch
K. Larsen
M. Lauridsen
J. Jensen Aabo
P. Bruggisser
A. True
P. Schultz
O. Kjaer
C. Wejse
J. Blichfeld
P. Russell
F. Storm
M. Poulsen
M. Aagaard
J. Schmidt-Svejstrup
N. Olesen
M. From
Most goals and assists
Czechia
Denmark
D. Kubalik
(4 Goals)
M. Aagaard
(5 Goals)
D. Tomasek
(5 Assists)
N. Olesen
(8 Assists)
Czechia - Denmark Key Points
- Czechia has beaten Denmark in three consecutive World Championship meetings.
- In each of the last head-to-head meetings at the World Championship, Czechia has scored seven goals.
- Denmark has allowed multiple goals against Czechia in four of the last five meetings.
- All three group-stage losses for Denmark at last year’s World Championship came by at least a three-goal difference.
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Our Czechia vs Denmark Prediction
Czechia may lack star power without players like Pastrnak in the tournament, but its roster is filled with talent from strong European leagues. On the other hand, a significant portion of the Danish squad consists of players from the local league, which does not measure up to the top European competitions.
There should be a noticeable gap in quality between the teams, making another big win for Czechia likely. They previously defeated Denmark 7-2 in 2025 and 7-4 in 2024.
Our prediction for Czechia vs. Denmark : Czechia -1.5.
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