Kazakhstan vs Czechia Preview & Prediction | 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship | Group Stage

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After defeating Switzerland 5-1 on Boxing Day, Czechia know that a win over Kazakhstan puts them in the driving seat when it comes to qualifying out of Group B.

Start date/time: Saturday 28th December, 2024, UK – not before 6:00pm / US ET – not before 1:00pm / US PT – not before 10:00am

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – NHL Network / Canada – TSN

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – NHL Network via subscriptions for fuboTV, DirectTV, SlingTV or ESPN+ / Canada – TSN streaming platforms

Kazakhstan vs Czechia Prediction

There is huge reason for optimism from a Czechian perspective after watching them play for the first time in this tournament. They look a better team than last year and it was reflected in their result against Switzerland, which was especially notable for how well they played defensively. Led by a core of battle-hardened players who were on the ice last year, Czechia are in a promising position.

Kazakhstan have had less rest time than Czechia due to having played their opening game a day later. That may have an impact the longer this match goes on and Kazakhstan potentially start to tire. This, along with the all-round ability of Czechia makes the latter worth backing to triumph.

Kazakhstan vs Czechia Tip: Czechia to win