Live Betting - Switzerland vs Italy February 17, 2026
Who is favored to win in Switzerland vs Italy?
Switzerland is heavily favored to win against Italy with moneyline odds around 1.15, thanks to their strong roster featuring 10 NHL players like Kevin Fiala and Nico Hischier, recent silver medals in IIHF World Championships, and superior international form compared to Italy's lack of NHL talent and 0-8 record against top preliminary opponents with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Switzerland vs Italy?
The match starts at 8:10 PM local time on February 17, 2026, which corresponds to 7:10 PM UTC at the Italia Hockey Arena in Milano Cortina, Italy.
Where is Switzerland vs Italy being held?
The game will be held at Italia Hockey Arena in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, a newly built venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics with a capacity of approximately 3,000 spectators, designed specifically for high-level ice hockey events.
Switzerland vs Italy prediction & odds - who wins?
Switzerland is predicted to win convincingly with odds of 1.15 on DexWin, leveraging their NHL stars and defensive strength against Italy's home advantage but weaker roster; expect a 4-1 scoreline based on Switzerland's recent 5-1 loss to Canada highlighting their competitiveness.
What is the head to head record between Switzerland vs Italy?
In head-to-head Olympic matches, Switzerland dominates Italy with 3 wins in the last 5 encounters, averaging 4.2 goals per game; Switzerland's recent form includes a strong Group A performance despite a loss to Canada, while Italy struggled 2-2 in preliminaries.