The match of the third matchday of the 2026 World Junior Championship between Sweden and Switzerland will take place on 28 December at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul. Sweden vs Switzerland: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Sweden U20
The Sweden U20 beat Slovakia 3:2 in their last match. The opening game went well for the side led by Magnus Hevelid. The top performer was Anton Frondell, who opened the scoring and provided an assist. The Swedish players defended well against Slovakia and blocked 16 shots. Otherwise, their statistics were almost even with their opponents. The victory in the opening match allowed the side to occupy second place in Group A with three points.
- Sweden did not score more than six goals in regulation time in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings at the World Junior Championship.
- The team has not won by more than a two-goal margin after 60 minutes in 6 of its previous matches at the World Junior Championship.
- Sweden conceded at least two goals in regulation time in 6 of its last matches at the World Junior Championship.
Switzerland U20
The Switzerland U20 lost 1:2 to the United States in their last match. That was the opening fixture in the group stage of the World Junior Championship. The only goal for Switzerland was scored by Basile Sansonnens. Switzerland is not among the tournament leaders, but they lost to a powerful opponent by only three shots on target (20:17). The Americans often shot wide. Switzerland also managed to defend well during all six minutes of penalty time. The United States did not get a chance to convert the power play. After the first defeat, Switzerland are fourth with no points; only Germany are worse.
- Switzerland failed to score more than 2 goals after 60 minutes in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings with the United States at the World Junior Championship.
- The side coached by Jan Cadieux lost in regulation time in 6 of its previous 7 tournament matches.
- At least five goals were scored in 6 of the last 8 head-to-head matches between Switzerland and Sweden at the World Junior Championship.
Sweden vs Switzerland: Match Prediction
The encounter is likely to be quite high scoring. Sweden are more likely to be favourites and should be able to seize the initiative in the match, and that side often plays in games with a high number of goals.
Sweden's first match already produced five goals, and that was against Slovakia, who are not the weakest opponents. Considering that Switzerland have not beaten Sweden at the World Junior Championship since 2019, the ice confidence will most likely be with the side led by Magnus Hevelid. In addition, in 7 of the last 8 World Junior Championship matches Sweden and their opponents combined to score 5 or more goals.
Note that five goals or more were scored in 6 of the last 8 head-to-head matches at the World Junior Championship. Switzerland, not the most prolific side in general, tends to produce higher scoring when trying to come back into games against Sweden.
Prediction: Over 4.5 goals
Herman Liv
Love Härenstam
Måns Goos
Alfons Freij
Felix Carell
Felix Engqvist
Leo Sahlin Wallenius
Sascha Boumedienne
Victor Johansson
Viggo Gustafsson
William Håkansson
Anton Frondell
Eric Nilson
Ivar Stenberg
Liam Danielsson
Lucas Pettersson
Milton Gästrin
Viggo Björck
Wilson Björck
Christian Kirsch
Elijah Neuenschwander
Phileas Lachat
Basile Sansonnens
Daniil Ustinkov
Leon Muggli
Mischa Geisser
Nik Lehmann
Niklas Blessing
Beni Waidacher
Cyrill Henry
Kevin Haas
Kimi Körbler
Lars Steiner
Nathan Borradori
Paul Mottard
