Canada vs USA Preview & Prediction | 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship | Group Stage

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Arguably the most anticipated battle of the entire group stage is upon us as Canada and the USA are set to fight it out for the right to top Group A.

Start date/time: Wednesday 1st January, 2025, UK – not before 1:00am / Tuesday 31st December, 2024, US ET – not before 8:00pm / Tuesday 31st December, 2024, US PT – not before 5:00pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – NHL Network / Canada – TSN

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – NHL Network via subscriptions for fuboTV, DirectTV, SlingTV or ESPN+ / Canada – TSN streaming platforms

Canada vs USA Prediction

Whilst both Canada and USA have safely made it through to the quarter-finals, the pair have stumbled along the way. Canada were stunned by Latvia, whilst USA fell victims to a shock result themselves at the hands of Finland. Both losses came in overtime and it should be noted that the USA had already secured knockout qualification, which may have had a part to play in their lacklustre showing.

Both teams are jampacked with quality young talent both offensively and defensively across the ice. But whilst United States have been significantly stronger going forward with nine more goals scored than their opponents, Canada have conceded just three goals compared to USA’s nine, recording two shutouts in the process. In a match like this, we’re backing the superior defence to come through and with home advantage also in their favour, back Canada to claim a big psychological win.

Canada vs USA Tip: Canada to win