The Ice Hockey World Championship is currently underway in Switzerland. The Sweden v Slovenia match will take place at the BCF-Arena in Fribourg on 20 May.
The Swedish national ice hockey team
To the surprise of many, the Scandinavians have not made it into the top spots of Group A. After three matches, Sam Hallam’s side are in fifth place.
“Tre Kronor” have conceded quite a few goals, with 11 already finding the back of Helberg’s net. Clearly, there is still a chance to catch up with their rivals and move into fourth place, which secures a place in the play-offs.
Due to injuries, Anton Frondell, Lowe Harenstam, Isak Hedqvist and Tim Heed will not play for Sweden.
Sweden’s recent ice hockey matches
- Sweden – Czech Republic (18 May) 3–4 World Championship
- Denmark v Sweden (17 May) 2–6 World Championship
- Canada v Sweden (15 May) 5–3 World Championship
- Sweden v Finland (10 May) 1–5 Euro Hockey Tour
- Sweden v Switzerland (9 May) 3–0 Euro Hockey Tour
Slovenia national ice hockey team
The “Lynxes” are putting in a solid performance. Not only do they not look like underdogs on the ice, but they are also getting results. The match against Slovakia proved just that.
Slovenia has effectively achieved its minimum objective of avoiding elimination from the World Championship. Now the Balkan side can even compete for a place in the next round in today’s game.
Slovenia’s recent ice hockey matches
- Slovenia – Slovakia (19 May) 4–5 World Championship
- Norway – Slovenia (17 May) 4:0 World Championship
- Slovenia – Czech Republic (16 May) 3:2 World Championship
- Austria – Slovenia (9 May) 4:1 International friendlies
- Slovenia – Hungary (7 May) 3:2 International friendlies
Sweden vs Slovenia prediction
The Swedes are considered the clear favourites, but the Slovenians will not be completely out of the running. We can expect a fight from the nominal visitors.
Over 5 goals
The Sweden v Slovenia match will take place at the BCF-Arena in Fribourg on 20 May
