Finland vs Sweden Betting Tips & Predictions – Finland's Woes to Continue at the Winter Olympics 2026
As Sweden prepares to face Finland again, expectations are high for a similar outcome to their December match-up, where Sweden secured a convincing 4-2 victory. Finland's recent performance in the opening round has done little to inspire confidence, suggesting another win for Sweden on Friday at the Swiss Ice Hockey Games. The previous encounter in December highlighted Sweden's strategic superiority, which may well play a significant role in the upcoming game. Anticipation is building around this match, with Sweden aiming to replicate their previous success.
- Sweden beat Finland 4-2 in December
- We are expecting a similar outcome on Friday
- Check our full preview for Finland vs Sweden below
Match Preview
Sweden impressed with three strong appearances in December and had no problems in the opening round, comfortably beating Italy 5-2. Finland, on the other hand, exposed several weaknesses in their loss to Slovakia, so I am backing the Swedes to come out on top here.
Finland Struggling to Find Form
Finland entered the tournament as the reigning Olympic champions from 2022, having beaten Russia 2-1 in the final four years ago, with Ville Pokka and Hannes Bjorninen finding the net.
Their opening-round performance this time was extremely disappointing, as they suffered a shock 4-1 defeat to underdogs Slovakia, with Eeli Tolvanen scoring a consolation goal in the second period.
Despite the result, the Finns dominated the shot count, firing 40 attempts compared to Slovakia’s 25, but their defensive lapses proved costly.
Finland also failed to convince in their December friendly outings, losing to the Czech Republic 3-1 and Sweden 4-2 before edging past Switzerland 4-3 in overtime.
Sweden Firing on All Cylinders
Unlike their upcoming opponents, Sweden encountered no issues in the opening round against tournament hosts Italy, cruising to a 5-2 victory while dominating the shot count 60-22.
Rasmus Dahlin was named man of the match after registering three assists, while Gustav Forsling and Mika Zibanejad chipped in with one goal and one assist apiece.
Sweden also enjoyed a perfect run at the Swiss Ice Hockey Games in December, beating Switzerland 3-2, Finland 4-2 and the Czech Republic 5-0 to lift the trophy.
Verdict
These two sides met in December at the Swiss Ice Hockey Games, where Sweden claimed a 4-2 win. Given how poor Finland looked in the opening round, a similar outcome looks likely on Friday.
Sweden Win
Result
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