Finland vs Slovakia Preview & Prediction | 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship | Quarter-Final

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This showdown between Finland and Slovakia could prove to be one of the closest that we see in this tournament so far.

Start date/time: Thursday 2nd January, 2025, UK – not before 10:00pm / US ET – not before 5:00pm / US PT – not before 2:00pm

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

Finland vs Slovakia Prediction

Finland and Slovakia are two well-matched sides which should lead to a tense and tight encounter at TD Place Arena. Slovakia qualified for the last eight despite conceding more goals than they scored across the group stage, whilst Finland’s most notable result was a memorable overtime victory against reigning champions USA.

Since losing 0-4 to Canada in their opening game, Finland have won their last three including that USA triumph. They are the form team heading into this one and momentum can go a long way in a short tournament such as this. Therefore, back Finland to edge past Slovakia.

Finland vs Slovakia Tip: Finland to win