Switzerland U20 vs Slovakia U20: prediction & betting odds December 27, 2024

The Matchday 2 clash of the 2025 World Junior Championship between Switzerland and Slovakia will take place on December 27 at the TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. Switzerland vs. Slovakia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Switzerland

Marcel Jenny's squad started the tournament with a 1-5 defeat against the Czechs. The Swiss were outplayed in all three periods, with Leo Braillard scoring their only goal in the final third. Notably, the team failed to capitalize on any of their four power plays while allowing the opponent to score once with a man advantage. The team has now lost three consecutive games in the World Junior Championship (1 in OT).

• At least six goals have been scored in 60 minutes in 7 of Switzerland's last 9 World Junior Championship games.
• In 5 of the last 7 encounters with Slovakia in this tournament, Switzerland has scored at least three goals in regulation time.
• The Swiss have conceded at least three goals in 60 minutes in 7 of their last 9 World Junior Championship matches.

Slovakia

Slovakia also had a tough start to the 2025 World Junior Championship, losing 2-5 to Sweden. Ivan Feneš's team opened the scoring in the middle of the first period with a goal from captain Dalibor Dvorsky. Their next goal came on a power play just before the final whistle when the outcome was already decided. Maxim Strbak stood out by assisting twice during the game.

• Slovakia has not scored more than three goals in regulation time in 7 of their last 9 World Junior Championship matches.
• At least six goals have been scored in 60 minutes in 7 of Slovakia's last 8 games in this tournament.
• The team has not lost in regulation time to their upcoming opponent in 4 of the last 5 encounters at the World Junior Championship (3 wins, 1 draw).

Switzerland vs. Slovakia: Match Prediction

Just like last year, these teams will meet on the second matchday. In the 2024 World Junior Championship, Slovakia defeated Switzerland 3-0. Although both teams have undergone significant roster changes since that match, Ivan Feneš's squad can once again aim for a positive result in the upcoming game.

Slovakia has already faced the group's main favorite and can now focus on weaker opponents. While they only played well against Sweden until the middle of the first period, the Scandinavians were last year's World Junior Championship finalists and are strong contenders for medals this year. Switzerland also had a disappointing performance in their last match, but for Marcel Jenny's team, the most crucial game will likely be against Kazakhstan, where a win could secure a playoff spot.

Slovakia has not lost to Switzerland in regulation time in their last three World Junior Championship encounters. My prediction: Slovakia to win the match