Finland U20 vs Slovakia U20 Prediction: the Finns Won't Have Mercy on the Opponent

Prediction for the World Cup U20 match between Finland U20 vs Slovakia U20, which will take place on January 3d. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Finland

Finland had a poor showing in the group stage of the World Youth Championship a year earlier, finishing third in their group. The team had no trouble beating the Slovaks 4-3 in the quarter-finals, but lost to the Americans 2-3 in the semi-finals and to the Czechs 5-8 in the bronze medal match.

The Blues and Whites kicked off the 2025 World Cup with a 4-0 defeat against the Canadians. They put the defeat behind them and beat the Germans 3-1, the Americans 4-3 in extra time and the Latvians 3-0. Finland finished second on eight points.

Slovakia

Slovakia has done very well at the World Youth Championship in recent years. They finished second in their group a year ago, but that didn't prevent them from meeting the Finns in the quarterfinals, where they lost 4-3 in extra time.

At this World Cup, Slovakia were not as productive in the group stage. They lost 5-2 to Sweden, beat the Swiss 2-1, lost 4-2 to the Czechs and beat the Kazakhs 5-4 in extra time the day before. They finished on five points, good for third place in the standings.

Expert Betting Tips

Finland and Slovakia will meet in the quarterfinals for the second year running. The former only managed to win 4-3 in extra time at the 2024 World Youth Championship, but their chances of success are much greater this time around. They played well in the group stage, while Slovakia is much more modestly placed at the 2025 World Cup than they were a year ago. As a result, we can back the Finns to win.

These national teams are known for their defensive solidity, but when it comes to face-to-face encounters, they tend to forget that. In their eight previous meetings, the rivals have scored 65 goals (an average of 8.13 per game), each time reaching the total over.