Sweden vs Czechia Prediction & Picks - IIHF World Championship
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Prediction:
Total Goals in the 1st Period - Over 1.5
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One of the last quarterfinal games in the Ice Hockey World Championship will take place next Thursday at 12:20 pm CST, being necessary to note that it’s expected to be one of the best games in the tournament as Sweden will play at home against the current champions, Czech Republic. In this matter, the bookmakers’ odds are putting Sweden as the favorites to win, not only because of the great performance they had during the group stage, but also because they’ll play this game at home.
Nonetheless, it cannot be ignored that Sweden lost a streak of nine victories in a row after their most recent loss against Canada, a result that must keep them aware for the rest of the tournament. In this matter, the Swedish squad lost a streak of three games in a row scoring four or more goals, so they’re expected to try to recover their offensive effectiveness in this game.
Meanwhile, Czech Republic also lost its momentum after their last matchday loss to the US, a game in which their defensive line was exhibited after conceding five goals, a high number that they hadn’t conceded since their 3-5 loss to Switzerland in the Czech Hockey Games in the beginning of May. For this game, this team is expected to show up all their offensive capabilities to avoid an early elimination after winning the 2024 World Championship edition.
Sweden vs Czechia Form
Sweden and Czechia Latest Matches
2/3 (67%)
1/3 (33%)
May 20, 2025 - IIHF World Championship
May 17, 2025 - IIHF World Championship
May 16, 2025 - IIHF World Championship
1/2 (50%)
1/2 (50%)
May 20, 2025 - IIHF World Championship
May 16, 2025 - IIHF World Championship
1/1 (100%)
0/1 (0%)
May 17, 2025 - IIHF World Championship
0/1 (0%)
1/1 (100%)
May 20, 2025 - IIHF World Championship
0/1 (0%)
1/1 (100%)
May 20, 2025 - IIHF World Championship
Players list
S. Ersson
J. Markstrom
M. Pettersson
S. Edvinsson
R. Sandin
J. Brodin
A. Larsson
E. Gustafsson
R. Andersson
I. Lundestrom
L. Carlsson
E. Heineman
L. Raymond
F. Forsberg
M. Zibanejad
W. Karlsson
M. Backlund
W. Nylander
J. Froden
E. Lindholm
A. Wennberg
M. Johansson
D. Vladar
K. Vejmelka
D. Spacek
F. Hronek
L. Hajek
J. Tichacek
J. Krejcik
F. Pyrochta
T. Kundratek
M. Stransky
O. Beranek
D. Vozenilek
P. Kodytek
M. Necas
A. Klapka
J. Lauko
J. Flek
M. Spacek
R. Cervenka
L. Sedlak
D. Kampf
D. Pastrnak
Most goals and assists
Sweden
Czechia
E. Lindholm
(8 Goals)
R. Cervenka
(6 Goals)
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D. Pastrnak
(6 Goals)
E. Gustafsson
(7 Assists)
D. Pastrnak
(9 Assists)
Sweden - Czechia Key Points
- Sweden lost a streak of ten games in a row without conceding more than three goals per game after their aforementioned loss against Canada.
- Czech Republic will face this quarterfinals game in Stockholm, so they must be prepared for a very hostile environment.
- Sweden in direct duels against Czech Republic, broke a streak of four consecutive losses after their most recent 2-4 victory in the Czech Hockey Games tournament.
- Czech Republic in face-to-face games against Sweden, won their last confrontation that took place in the World Championship (3-7).
Our Sweden vs Czechia Prediction
In conclusion, these teams are expected to deliver one of the most dynamic and full of action games in the Championship, not only because both teams have proven to be very effective offensive lines, but also because of their most recent confrontations that took place during the last months. Therefore, the pick for Sweden – Czech Republic is: Total Goals in the 1st Period – Over 1.5!
Prediction:
Total Goals in the 1st Period - Over 1.5
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