Slovakia vs France: prediction & betting odds May 14, 2025

The Matchday 6 clash in Group A of the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship between Slovakia and France will take place on May 14 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Slovakia vs. France: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Slovakia

Slovakia suffered a defeat in their last World Championship match against Austria (2-3 in a shootout). By the middle of the first period, the team was already trailing by two goals but managed to equalize, though they only converted one attempt in the shootout. Slovakia currently has four points from three matches, placing them fifth in Group A.

• Slovakia has lost 5 of their last 6 World Championship matches (2 in shootouts).
• No more than six goals have been scored in regulation time in 6 of Slovakia's last 8 World Championship games.
• The team has not scored more than three goals in regulation time in their last six World Championship matches.

France

France suffered a heavy 0-5 defeat to Canada in their last tournament match, marking their third consecutive loss in this World Championship (1 in OT). The team was more than twice outshot by their opponents and conceded two goals while shorthanded. France has conceded the most goals in their group (13) and has only one point, placing them seventh in the standings.

• At least five goals have been scored in regulation time in 7 of France's last 8 World Championship matches.
• The team has been defeated in regulation time in 6 of their last 7 World Championship games.
• France has not scored more than two goals in regulation time in 5 of their last 7 World Championship matches.

Slovakia vs. France: Match Prediction

Slovakia's results in this World Championship have been mixed, considering that their schedule included only one stronger opponent, Sweden, to whom they lost in their opening match. They then defeated Slovenia but struggled against Austria, managing only one point. Slovakia's current standing is not ideal, and with limited opportunities to secure points in their remaining three matches, they must aim for a win in this upcoming game.

Historically, Slovakia has rarely faced difficulties against France in World Championships, winning in regulation time in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head encounters. France, meanwhile, has lost in regulation time in 6 of their last 7 World Championship games. Additionally, Slovakia has scored at least three goals in regulation time against France in their last eight meetings in this tournament.

Based on these facts, my prediction: Slovakia to win and Individual Total Over 2.5 goals for Slovakia