The Matchday 4 encounter at the World Junior Championship 2025 between Switzerland and Sweden will take place on December 29 at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. Switzerland vs. Sweden: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Switzerland
The Swiss suffered their second consecutive defeat in the tournament, losing 1-2 to Slovakia in their last match. Notably, they matched their opponent in terms of shooting activity. The only goal for Switzerland was scored by Eric Schneller. In the Group B standings, the team is in fourth place with no points.
- Switzerland has not lost by more than two goals in regulation time in 7 of their last 11 head-to-head meetings at the World Junior Championship.
- The team has scored no more than two goals after three periods in their last four matches in this tournament.
- The team has conceded no more than five goals in regulation time in 5 of their last 7 matches in the World Junior Championship.
Sweden
The Swedes dominated Kazakhstan with an 8-1 victory in their last World Junior Championship match. Currently, Sweden is the top-scoring team in the tournament with 13 goals. Anton Wahlberg stood out in the last match with 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists). The Swedes lead Group B, having collected all six possible points.
- At least seven goals have been scored in regulation time in 5 of Sweden's last 6 matches in the World Junior Championship.
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 60 minutes in 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament.
- The Swedes have not won the first period in 5 of their last 7 World Junior Championship matches (2 draws, 3 losses).
Switzerland vs. Sweden: Match Prediction
The level of Sweden's attack was underestimated before the tournament, but they are currently the top-scoring team in the World Junior Championship. The Swedes appear well-organized, with few weaknesses, and although they have yet to face higher-level teams, their performance in the first two games shows their readiness both physically and mentally. They should not face difficulties against Switzerland, who are struggling and scoring minimally.
There is little doubt that Sweden will win their third consecutive match; the only question is by what margin. In their current World Junior Championship campaign, Sweden has won two matches by at least three goals in regulation time. The team's attack is impressive, and their defense has shown no significant flaws. I believe the margin in the upcoming match will align with their previous two games in the tournament, so my prediction: Sweden with a handicap (-3)
Christian Kirsch
Elijah Neuenschwander
Huet Ewan
Basile Sansonnens
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Nils Rhyn
Timo Bünzli
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Andro Kaderli
Jamiro Reber
Lars Steiner
Leo Braillard
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Simon Meier
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Rico Gredig
Melker Thelin
Melvin Strahl
Axel Hurtig
Axel Sandin-Pellikka
Theo Lindstein
Tom Willander
Viggo Gustafsson
Wilhelm Hallquisth
Anton Wahlberg
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David Granberg
Felix Nilsson
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Linus Eriksson
Otto Stenberg
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