Switzerland vs USA: prediction & betting odds May 25, 2025

The final of the 2025 World Ice Hockey Championship between Switzerland and the USA will take place on May 25 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Switzerland vs. USA: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Switzerland

The Swiss team secured a clean victory against Denmark in their last match (7-0). Notably, they doubled their opponent's shot attempts. In the previous match, Nino Niederreiter stood out by opening the scoring in the tenth minute and later netting a second goal against the Danes. This marks Switzerland's second consecutive journey to the World Championship final. Last year, they lost to the Czech Republic 2-0 at this stage.

• Switzerland has won by at least three goals in regular time in their last eight World Championship matches.
• The team has scored at least four goals by the end of three periods in 7 of their last 9 World Championship games.
• The Swiss have not conceded more than three goals in their last five head-to-head World Championship meetings within 60 minutes.

USA

The Americans defeated Sweden in the World Championship semi-final (6-2). In the last match, they were nearly equal to their opponent in shots on goal (29-28). Forward Shane Pinto stood out by providing two assists and scoring the final goal of the game. Notably, the USA will play in the World Championship final for the first time since 1960.

• The USA has won in regular time in their last five World Championship matches.
• At least seven goals have been scored by the end of three periods in six previous World Championship games.
• The Americans have scored at least five goals in regular time in their last six World Championship matches.

Switzerland vs. USA: Match Prediction

It is highly likely that the upcoming match will not feature a large number of goals. The Swiss are known for their impeccable defensive play: the team has not conceded more than one goal in regular time in their last seven World Championship games. It's also worth noting that their encounters with the Americans have often been tense, with Switzerland scoring no more than three goals in their last five head-to-head World Championship meetings within 60 minutes.

For the first time since 1960, the USA has reached the World Championship final, and in the upcoming match, they are unlikely to take unnecessary risks. The American defense appears reliable, conceding no more than two goals in their last four World Championship matches in regular time. In head-to-head encounters, the team has scored and conceded relatively few, resulting in low-scoring games: no more than five goals were scored in their last five head-to-head World Championship meetings within 60 minutes.

The battle for the 2025 World Championship title will be intense. Both teams will focus on defending their goals. My prediction: Total under 6 goals