Japan vs Sweden – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | Beijing 2022 | Women's Ice Hockey
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THE FACTS
When is Japan vs Sweden on and what time does it start? Japan vs Sweden will take place on Thursday 3rd February, 2022 – 08:40 (UK)
Where is Japan vs Sweden taking place? Japan vs Sweden will take place at Wukesong Arena in Beijing, China
Where can I get tickets for Japan vs Sweden? No tickets are available due to COVID-19 preventative measures
What channel is Japan vs Sweden on in the UK? BBC and Eurosport are sharing coverage of the Beijing Winter Olympics so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Japan vs Sweden in the UK? If televised on BBC, Japan vs Sweden can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app, while discovery+ will be live streaming Eurosport’s action
THE PREDICTION
Japan were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the World Championships as they came up against the might of the USA and suffered a 10-2 loss in that contest. They will feel they can progress to the semi-finals in this tournament but will have to go up a level to do so based on how they performed last year. They face Sweden in this opening clash and it could be a tough clash for the Japanese with the Swedes winning all three of their qualifying matches by an aggregate score of 20-2 and on the back of some strong showings to make it to Beijing, it would be a surprise if they were unable to claim the win in this clash.
