Slovenia vs Italy Hockey Prediction & Stats
Questions & Answers
Who won the Slovenia vs Italy game?
Slovenia won 5-1.
What was the final score of Slovenia vs Italy?
Slovenia 5 : 1 Italy.
Who scored the most goals in Slovenia vs Italy?
Jan Drozg led the scoring with 2 goals.
What was the period-by-period score of Slovenia vs Italy?
By period: 0:0, 3:1, 2:0.
1st period0 - 0
2nd period3 - 1
- 23(T. Purdeller)
- 26J. Golicic
- 30
- 40N. Saracino
3rd period2 - 0
- 46
- 46
- 50T. Purdeller
- 51L. Zanatta
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Statistics
28
Shots on goal
21
100%
Power play
0%
3
Penalty shoot-out
5
6
Penalty minutes
10
Player statistics are not available for this team.
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Slovenia
CheckLive's preview tilts toward Slovenia in this World Championship opener – a narrow but consistent edge in recent results and mental resilience. Italy's pedigree and set‑piece threat prevent the gap from feeling decisive, but the numbers suggest Slovenia hold the safer floor across the key pillars.
Slovenia to win · including OT & shootout
High confidence67%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
49
39
CheckSkill
35
25
CheckMental
57
46
CheckLive total44.3 vs 34.1+10.2
Expected goals
< 5.5
goals · low-scoring match
More match signals
Under 5.5 goals · including OT & shootout76%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the match between Slovenia and Italy?
Slovenia are favoured according to CheckLive's analysis, with a 71% win probability underpinned by stronger recent form and mental composure. Italy's tournament experience keeps them dangerous, but Slovenia appear the more rounded side for this opener.
Who has better form coming into this match?
Slovenia enter the match with notably sharper form – their 49 rating comfortably exceeds Italy's 39. Consistent friendly results and a settled lineup give them the edge, while Italy have struggled for rhythm in preparation.
Will both teams score in Slovenia vs Italy?
Both teams to score is a plausible outcome given Italy's attacking quality and Slovenia's solid pressing, but the low‑scoring profile of tournament openers and both sides' defensive discipline could also lead to a shutout. The BTTS market is finely balanced.

Slovenia

Italy
Odds
| 1 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1.67 | 2.25 |