The Matchday 11 encounter in Group A of the 2025 World Ice Hockey Championship between Canada and Finland will take place on May 19 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Canada vs. Finland: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Team Canada
The Canadians secured their fifth consecutive victory in the current World Championship, defeating Slovakia 7-0 in their previous match. Forward Sidney Crosby stood out with two goals and two assists in the game. With 15 points, Canada is in second place in the Group A standings, boasting the best scoring record in their group (28 goals) and the fewest goals conceded (2).
- The team has won with at least a four-goal margin in regulation time in five matches in the current World Championship.
- At least six goals have been scored by the end of three periods in 6 of Canada's last 9 matches in the World Championship.
- Canada has not scored more than five goals in regulation time in 9 of their last 12 World Championship games.
Team Finland
Finland defeated Latvia 2-1 in their last match, marking their fourth win in this tournament (1 in OT). Despite this, the team was nearly doubled in shots by their opponents. In the Group A standings, Finland holds the third position with eleven points.
- No more than four goals have been scored in regulation time in 6 of Finland's last 8 World Championship matches.
- The team has not lost after three periods in 4 of their last 5 World Championship games (1 draw, 3 wins).
- Finland has not scored more than three goals in regulation time in 9 of their last 10 World Championship games.
Canada vs. Finland: Match Prediction
In the upcoming match, the second and third place holders in Group A face off. Canada has performed well in recent games, but this year they have yet to face any of the top three teams in their group. Despite a well-organized defense, the team still concedes regularly: Canada has allowed at least one goal in 21 of their last 24 World Championship matches within 60 minutes.Β
Finland is a strong team that emphasizes a defensive strategy: they have conceded no more than two goals in 5 of their last 6 World Championship matches in regulation time. Also noteworthy is Finland's good offensive potential against Canada: they have scored at least two goals in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head World Championship matches within 60 minutes.Β
Finland has not lost by more than two goals in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head World Championship meetings in regulation time. I believe Finland will have something to counter Canada this time. My prediction: Finland with a handicap (+3)
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