Canada vs France: prediction & betting odds May 13, 2025

The Matchday 5 encounter in Group A of the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship between Canada and France will be held on May 13 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Canada vs. France: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Team Canada

In their last match of the tournament, Canada defeated Latvia 7-1, marking their second consecutive victory. They outshot their opponent nearly two-to-one (37:17), despite trailing by one goal by the eighth minute of the match. Sidney Crosby (0+3) and Travis Konecny (2+1) each tallied three points for Canada. Alongside Sweden, Canada is the most prolific team in their group, having scored 11 goals while conceding just one, making them the most reliable defensively. The team currently sits second in their group, trailing Sweden.

• At least six goals have been scored in regulation time in 10 of Canada's last 14 World Championship matches.
• Canada has not scored more than five goals in 60 minutes in 5 of their last 6 head-to-head meetings in the World Championship.
• Canada has conceded at least two goals in regulation time in 6 of their last 8 World Championship matches.

Team France

In their last World Championship match, France lost to Finland but managed to earn a point (3-4 OT). The French squandered a two-goal lead and conceded the decisive goal on the first shot in overtime. France is currently seventh in Group A with one point.

• France has scored at least two goals in regulation time in 5 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings in the World Championship.
• The team has not lost by more than three goals in 60 minutes in their last five World Championship matches.
• France has not conceded more than four goals in regulation time in 7 of their last 9 World Championship matches.

Canada vs. France: Match Prediction

Given Canada's lineup at this World Championship, their results so far are not surprising. They have secured two wins with convincing margins. The team's attack is relentless, and they are unlikely to hold back against France, so I anticipate another convincing victory for one of the tournament's leaders.

Considering that Canada has conceded only one goal in this championship, it's questionable whether the French can beat the Canadian goalie. While they surprised by earning a point against Finland, Canada's current level is so strong that there is little to hope for. Canada has consistently won by at least four goals in this tournament, and I doubt they will win by a smaller margin this time.

My prediction: Canada with a handicap (-3.5)