Slovakia vs Sweden Preview & Prediction | 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship | Group Stage

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An exciting encounter is expected between the dangerous Slovakia and silver-medallists Sweden, who are looking to go one step further this year.

Start date/time: Thursday 26th December, 2024, UK – not before 5:00pm / US ET – not before 12:00pm / US PT – not before 9:00am

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

Slovakia vs Sweden Prediction

Sweden were denied a dream triumph on home ice in last year’s World Junior Championship after being beaten by USA in the final. Whilst that home advantage won’t be there on this occasion, the Swedes are still expected to serve as formidable opposition. The second seeds are packed full of quality led by the likes of Otto Stenberg (St Louis Blues) and Axel Sandin-Pellikka (Detroit Red Wings).

Slovakia are not to be underestimated though, they reached the quarter-finals last year, agonisingly falling short in overtime against Finland. A powerful unit, they have the ability to bully their opponents on the ice. However, they lack the finesse and nous of this Swedish squad, who should get the better of them here.

Slovakia vs Sweden Tip: Sweden to win