Latvia vs USA Preview & Prediction | 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship | Group Stage

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On the back of their 10-4 thrashing of Germany, reigning champions USA look to pick up where they left off, this time against Latvia.

Start date/time: Saturday 28th December, 2024, UK – not before 8:30pm / US ET – not before 3:30pm / US PT – not before 12:30pm

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

Latvia vs USA Prediction 

USA clearly have the ability to be competing for gold once again at this tournament and smashing Germany to open things up represents a perfect start. Latvia may offer more resistance defensively, but are expected to be outclassed in the same way that Germany was on Boxing Day when taking into account the offensive form of USA.

With that in mind, backing USA to record their second victory of the group stage is the smart move to make as they maintain their professionalism, not letting complacency affect them in what is another game that sees them enter as firm favourites.

Latvia vs USA Tip: USA to win