Canada vs Sweden Prediction & Betting Tips - IIHF World Championship
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by Devesh Jaganath | in IIHF World Championship Predictions
Group B at the 2026 IIHF World Championship kicks off with Canada taking on Sweden on Friday. Team Canada (4th seed) have won their last two games against the Three Crowns (5th), and our prediction is that the North American team will win this match as well.
Canada are the most successful nation in this competition with 28 gold medals, but they have not won the title since 2023. They were eliminated in the quarter-finals in the last edition.
Team Canada suffered disappointment in the Olympics earlier this year, losing to the USA in the final. However, that is the only defeat they have suffered in their last seven matches.
Jon Cooper’s side defeated France 6-1 in their warm-up match over the weekend. Macklin Celebrini could be one to watch for the Canadians against Sweden’s structured defence.
Meanwhile, Sweden are one of the most consistent teams in international hockey. They last won the World Championship in 2018, but did take home bronze in the last two editions.
Tre Kronor lost their last match 5-1 to Finland in the Beijer Hockey Games last weekend and exited the Olympic Games in the quarter-final stage against the USA earlier this year.
Sam Hallam’s team have one of the deepest two-way lineups in the competition and are renowned for their disciplined defensive structure and puck possession.
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Canada v Sweden Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.52 | 5.05 |
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1.55 | 4.86 |
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1.57 | 4.5 |
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1.51 | 4.7 |
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1.52 | 4.8 |
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Canada vs Sweden Form
Canada and Sweden's standings in the IIHF World Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | L | GD |
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1
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20 | 262 | 6 | 0 | +20 |
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4
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12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | +11 |
Canada and Sweden Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
13 May 2026 - International Friendly Games
10 May 2026 - International Friendly Games
22 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
20 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
18 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
15 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
22 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
20 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
18 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
15 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
13 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
22 May 2025 - IIHF World Championship
4/4 (100%)
0/4 (0%)
13 May 2026 - International Friendly Games
10 May 2026 - International Friendly Games
12 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
20 May 2025 - IIHF World Championship
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
10 May 2026 - Rosno Cup
9 May 2026 - Rosno Cup
7 May 2026 - Rosno Cup
3 May 2026 - Rosno Cup
2 May 2026 - Rosno Cup
30 Apr 2026 - Rosno Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
10 May 2026 - Rosno Cup
9 May 2026 - Rosno Cup
3 May 2026 - Rosno Cup
30 Apr 2026 - Rosno Cup
17 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
14 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
7 May 2026 - Rosno Cup
2 May 2026 - Rosno Cup
18 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
13 Feb 2026 - Ice hockey - Men's Olympic Tournament
14 Dec 2025 - Rosno Cup
13 Dec 2025 - Rosno Cup
Canada vs Sweden Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
20 May 2025 - IIHF World Championship
Players list
J. Greaves
C. Talbot
E. Bouchard
Z. Whitecloud
D. Mateychuk
D. Nurse
P. Wotherspoon
D. DeMelo
M. Rielly
R. O'Reilly
D. Cozens
D. Holloway
D. Mercer
P. Martone
M. Celebrini
F. Minten
R. Thomas
G. Vilardi
M. Scheifele
J. Tavares
C. Brown
S. Crosby
A. Soderblom
M. Hellberg
A. Johansson
M. Ekholm
O. Ekman-Larsson
R. Hagg
J. Persson
J. Larsson
V. Bjorck
L. Raymond
S. Holmstrom
L. Karlsson
I. Stenberg
J. Berglund
E. Heineman
J. De La Rose
A. Petersson
J. Silfverberg
O. Sundqvist
R. Asplund
Most goals and assists
Canada
Sweden
M. Celebrini
(6 Goals)
L. Raymond
(5 Goals)
S. Crosby
(9 Assists)
O. Ekman-Larsson
(6 Assists)
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L. Raymond
(6 Assists)
Canada - Sweden Key Points
- Canada is the number-four seed, while Sweden is seeded fifth.
- Canada is the most successful team in IIHF World Championship history.
- Canada won their last two matches against this opponent.
- Sweden lost two of their last three games ahead of this one.
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Our Canada vs Sweden Prediction
After suffering disappointment at the Olympic Games and failing to secure a medal in this competition last year, Canada will be determined to do better this time around, and this is a perfect opportunity to put down an early marker.
Sweden will certainly not make it easy for them, though, as their defensive structure is tough to break down. However, the Three Crowns have lost their last two games against this opponent, and we feel they will suffer defeat in this one as well. Our Canada vs Sweden prediction is Canada wins.
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