Sweden vs Canada Prediction: We'll See Tre Kronor on the Podium

Prediction for the Hockey World Championship 2024 match between Sweden vs Canada, which will take place on May 26th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Sweden has already had their best World Cup in the last six years. In 2017 and 2018, Tre Kronor earned gold medals but then didn't even make it to the semifinals. In 2024, they brought the most powerful squad, ready to claim the title. In the group stage, they won seven games in a row, putting them first in Group B. It's worth mentioning that the Yellows and Blues usually play hard in the playoffs. They had a tough time with the Finns in the quarterfinals, but they still managed to win in overtime, 2-1. But the team didn't make it to the semifinal matchup with the Czechs. They were tied at one after the first period, but the Swedes fell apart and lost 3-7.

Canada is the most consistent team. They've reached the final stages at seven of the last eight World Championships. This year, they also brought a solid squad that already showed what they were made of, winning seven straight. This put them in first place in the Group A standings. As a rule, the Reds and Blacks don't play with much spirit in the group stage, but in the playoffs, they pick up the pace and succeed. The Canadians easily defeated the Slovaks 6-3 in the quarterfinals, but in the semifinals, they barely escaped in regulation time against the Swiss 2-2, but failed the shootout 2-3.

Canada got their last bronze medal in 1995. It's no surprise, as the Maple Leafs often play in the deciding game of the tournament, but they're not that interested in the consolation finals. In the last four such matches in a row, they've lost. It's unlikely that Andre Tourigny will properly prepare his team for a game where the title isn't on the line. For Tre Kronor, this is a much more serious situation, and they've won the last three bronze medal matches in a row. 

Sweden and Canada played well offensively at the 2024 World Cup. It's interesting to note that both national teams have scored 40 goals (4.44 on average) in their nine previous matches at the tournament. That's a pretty impressive figure for such a long distance. Also, the bronze medal match is less intense than the main final, so both teams can play more relaxed. All this bodes well for another eventful battle.