Denmark are tipped to finally get off the mark with a victory over Latvia.
The Danes produced a promising offensive performance in the loss to the United States, and they can enjoy success against a Latvian team that has given up a bunch of goals so far.
Key Numbers – Can Danes Pounce On Leaky Latvian Defense?
- Latvia have conceded 8 goals across their first 2 games
- 2 of the previous 3 meetings have produced over 5.5 goals
- The Over has cashed in both of Latvia’s group games so far
Latvia Lead Recent Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Latvia lead the series 16-11 since 2003
- Latvia won 5-3 when the two teams last met in June 2024
Denmark 0-2 Heading Into Group Finale
Denmark enter their final group game still seeking a first win in this tournament, having so far suffered back-to-back defeats.
The Danes were handed a tough start in the form of a meeting with Germany, and they stuck around in the first period to sit a 1-1 heading into the second.
They gave up a couple of goals in the second period though, and that proved to be their undoing as they fell to a 3-1 defeat.
Denmark made a strong start to their second game too, as they took a 2-1 lead in the first period of their showdown with the United States.
The USA came storming back in the second though, and then scored a couple more goals in the final period to condemn the Danes to a 6-3 defeat.
Latvia Looking To Build On 1st Win
Latvia enter their final group game having got off the mark with a victory last time out.
The Latvians opened the tournament with a game against the United States – one of the favourites to win it all.
The sat locked at 1-1 after the first period, but they had no answer for the Americans in the second and ultimately fell to a 5-1 defeat.
Latvia rebounded in their second outing though, winning a thrilling seven-goal showdown with Germany.
The Latvians twice came from behind in that one, with third period goals from Eduards Traimaks and Renars Krastenbergs wrapping up a 4-3 victory.