Finland vs Denmark Prediction: Waiting for Close Encounter

Prediction for the Hockey World Cup Finland vs Denmark match, which will take place on May 23rd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Finland disappointed us at the group stage. Recently, Suomi has raised the bar so high that any mistake is a natural sensation. But that's how they began their home tournament, losing the opening game to the Americans, 1-4. Later they failed to the Swedes in a shootout, 1-2. Jukka Yalonen's men won the remaining four games, sometimes by large. There will be no opponents like Frace, Hungary, and Austria in the playoffs. The Finns secured third place in Group A at the end of the group stage.

Denmark is in a tough tournament position, so only a miracle will let them make the playoffs. Everything began well for the Vikings, though. They upset the Hungarians 3-1, the French 4-3, and the Austrians 6-2. Three wins is a ticket to the top 4. They needed to beat the Germans but lost 4-6. After that, they fell 3-0 to the Americans and 1-4 to Sweden. Now, to make the playoffs, the Reds and Whites must defeat the Finns and wait for the Germans' loss. 

The teams have different motivations at the end of the group stage. Finland keeps third place at any outcome. The Vikings need only a win to keep their playoff chances alive. Does that mean the Danes would surely win? Of course not. Jukka Jalonen's men have already failed more this year than in the last tournament. So they can no longer afford to lose at home.

The Finns are preparing for the playoffs, so it is crucial to establish a defense, which was severed in the group stage. For this reason, they will defend thoroughly, even if it will lead to problems in the attack. The Danes will try to minimize the risk of mistakes. All this portends a closed and cautious confrontation.