Hungary vs Sweden Prediction: No Miracle for Hungary

Prediction for the Hockey World Cup Hungary vs Sweden match, which will take place on May 18th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Hungary came to World Cup as the outsider in the tournament. Before that, they failed 10 out of 11 friendlies, and their opponents were mediocre Ukrainians, Poles, British, and Slovenes. But with the start of official matches, everything for Kevin Constantine's charges changed. They lost to Denmark 1-3. Against the United States, they scored, but still failed, 1:7. The day before, the team created a sensation by beating the Frenchmen 3-2 in overtime.

Sweden changed a lot recently. Long ago, Tre Kronor would come exclusively with the NHL players, who made a show. Now the Blues and Yellows form their team along the lines of the national team - the hard workers played systemic hockey. Of course, we expect some NHL players, William Nylander. So far, the Swedes have avoided losses defeating Germany 1-0, Austria 5-0, and Finland 2-1 but by shootouts.

The teams are on an entirely different level. It would be naive to compare their class and skills. Hungary beat the Frenchmen in overtime, but Tre Kronor won't let anything like that happen. Against the Austrians, Sweden already proved that they wouldn't spare the opponent, 5-0. Sam Hallam's charges will treat the more modest Hungary.

Sweden's performance at the World Cup has been reliable defensively. In the beginning, against the Germans and Austrians, Tre Kronor did not concede once, letting the Finns score only in the third period. Sam Hallam's charges will focus on defense, although Hungary in the three previous games was certainly productive.