Canada vs Slovenia: Prediction, facts, betting tip and H2H — May 22, 2026
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The 2026 World Championship group stage continues with a clash between Canada and Slovenia. The game will take place on Friday, May 22, with puck drop scheduled for 16:20 CET. Here is the recommended bet for this matchup.
Canada vs Slovenia: Match preview
Canada arrived at this World Championship with an exceptionally strong roster and are arguably the leading favourites to lift the trophy. The Maple Leafs have not won the tournament since 2023, and they are clearly determined to end that drought and reclaim top spot on the world stage.
The Canadians have enjoyed an impressive campaign so far. They opened with a 5–3 victory over Sweden before cruising past Italy 6–0 and Denmark 5–1. Their most recent outing proved far more challenging, as Norway pushed them to overtime after a dramatic 5–5 deadlock, but Canada ultimately secured the win. With 11 points from four games, the Maple Leafs sit atop the group standings.
Slovenia, meanwhile, did not bring any NHL players to the tournament, yet they have still managed to compete admirably against stronger opposition. Realistically, however, their playoff hopes already appear all but over.
They stunned Czechia in their opening game with a dramatic 3–2 overtime victory, but were then heavily beaten 4–0 by Norway. In their third group-stage match, they fell to Slovakia 5–4 in a shootout before suffering a crushing 6–0 defeat against Sweden. With three points from four games, Slovenia currently occupy sixth place. They are likely to secure survival in the elite division, but little more.
Match facts and H2H
- Canada have won every game at this tournament.
- Canada boast the joint-best attack at the World Championship with 22 goals, level with Switzerland.
- Slovenia have lost three consecutive matches.
- Slovenia failed to score in two of their last three games.
- In the most recent meeting between these sides, Canada thrashed Slovenia 4–0.
Prediction
Canada should have no problems taking care of business here, and the recommended bet is Canada to score over 5.5 goals against Slovenia.
