The Matchday 4 clash in Group A of the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship between Finland and Sweden will take place on May 12 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Finland vs. Sweden: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Finland
In their last match of the tournament, Finland defeated France (4-3 in OT), marking their second consecutive victory in this World Championship. Notably, the team came from behind, trailing 1-3, with a significant advantage in shots on goal (51:19). Finland is currently third in Group A, with five points, and is among the top three in their group for the fewest goals conceded in this World Championship (4).
- No more than five goals have been scored in regular time in 6 of Finland's last 8 matches at the World Championship.
- The team has not lost after three periods in 7 of their last 10 World Championship games (4 wins, 3 draws).
- Finland has scored at least two goals in regular time in 7 of their last 9 World Championship matches.
Sweden
Sweden defeated Austria (4-2) in their previous World Championship match. Notably, the team had to come from behind twice during the game. Key players for Sweden included Elias Lindholm (0+2) and Mika Zibanejad (2+0). The team is currently second in their group, tied with Canada on points but trailing on tiebreakers.
- At least five goals have been scored in regular time in Sweden's last four World Championship matches.
- The team has won after three periods in 10 of their last 12 World Championship games.
- Sweden has not conceded more than two goals in regular time in 11 of their last 12 World Championship matches.
Finland vs. Sweden: Match Prediction
The match against France was not easy for Finland, and considering their tight schedule, expecting points in the upcoming game against a confident Sweden seems unlikely. Sweden, despite facing weaker opponents at the start of the tournament, has already shown impressive attacking prowess, currently second only to Canada in Group A. Additionally, Sweden remains undefeated in the tournament and is one of the favorites for the World Championship, so I believe their opponent will not pose much of a challenge.
Sweden has recorded 10 wins in 60 minutes in their last 12 World Championship matches. Furthermore, in the last three head-to-head meetings at the World Championship, Sweden has also emerged victorious, although all wins were beyond regular time. I think this time Sweden will succeed within three periods, as Finland has not impressed at the start of the tournament, and Sam Hallam's team should appear at least fresher compared to their opponent, so my prediction: Sweden to Win
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