The Matchday 6 clash in the 2025 World Junior Championship between Sweden and the Czech Republic will take place on January 1 at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. Sweden vs. Czech Republic: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sweden
In the current World Junior Championship, the Swedes remain unbeaten, having defeated Switzerland 7-5 in their last match. On average, the team scores no less than six goals per game, making them the second most prolific team in the tournament, with only the Czechs scoring more. Sweden holds the second spot in Group B standings with nine points out of a possible maximum.
- Sweden has scored at least five goals in regular time in all three matches of the current World Junior Championship.
- The team has won after three periods in 7 of the last 10 matches in this tournament.
- At least seven goals have been scored in regular time in Sweden's last five World Junior Championship games.
Czech Republic
The Czechs defeated Slovakia 4-2 in their last tournament match. They remain unbeaten in the current World Junior Championship and are the most prolific team, with 23 goals scored. Additionally, they are one of the most reliable defensively, conceding only five goals, with only Canada allowing fewer. The Czech Republic leads Group B standings with nine points.
- The Czech Republic has not lost by more than two goals in regular time in 3 of their last 4 head-to-head meetings in the World Junior Championship.
- At least six goals have been scored in regular time in the last five tournament games involving the Czechs.
- The team has scored at least three goals in regular time in 8 of their last 9 World Junior Championship matches.
Sweden vs. Czech Republic: Match Prediction
The upcoming match features the leaders of Group B, who are also the highest-scoring teams in the tournament. Both sides will be motivated to win as the group stage leadership is at stake. Given their attacking potential, it's likely that the outcome will be decided by goal-scoring prowess.
At least six goals have been scored in regular time in all three head-to-head meetings involving the Czechs, while Sweden's average scoring in the current World Junior Championship is no less than nine goals. Additionally, in 11 of the last 15 head-to-head meetings in this tournament, the teams have scored at least five goals in regular time.
I believe the teams' overall scoring will not differ significantly this time, so my prediction: Total over 5 goals
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