Finland vs Sweden, IIHF World Championship – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Hockey IIHF World Championship Finland - Sweden
Result
1:2
12/05/2025 at 14:20 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • World Championship
  • Where to Watch on TV:
canadaCanadaRDS, TSN 1
croatiaCroatiaArena Sport 6
czech-republicCzech-republicCT sport Plus
denmarkDenmarkTV3 Sport, Viaplay
finlandFinlandMTV 3, MTV Katsomo+, MTV Urheilu 1, Viaplay, V Sport 1
hungaryHungarySport 1
latviaLatviaLTV 7
norwayNorwayViaplay
polandPolandPolsat Sport 1
serbiaSerbiaArena Sport 5
slovakiaSlovakiaJOJ Play, JOJ Sport
sloveniaSloveniaArena Sport 1 Premium, Slovenia TV2
swedenSwedenTV6, Viaplay
switzerlandSwitzerlandSRF 2, SRF 2
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomPremier Sports 2, Premier Sports Player

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
1941
Shooting PCT
5.26% (1/19)4.88% (2/41)
Goalkeeper Saves
3918
Saves PCT
95.12% (39/41)94.74% (18/19)
Penalties
31
PIM
82
Power-play Goals
01
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/1)33.33% (1/3)
Pen. Killing PCT
66.67% (2/3)100% (1/1)
Faceoffs Won
1942
Faceoffs %
31.1568.85
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 1)
  • 04:24, Leppanen A. (2 min),
  • 04:45, 0 - 1, Carlsson L. (G), Gustafsson E. (A), Raymond L. (A2)
  • 15:08, Merela W. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (0 - 1)
  • 02:24, Froden J. (2 min),
  • 07:23, 0 - 2, Brodin J. (G), Raymond L. (A),
  • 16:43, Pesonen H. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (1 - 0)
  • 13:04, 1 - 2, Pesonen H. (G), Lehtonen M. (A), Bjorninen H. (A2)

Highlights

Chances of winning


Finland
19.4%
Draw
20%
Sweden
60.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
33.9% 23.6% 42.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

34.6% 23.1% 41.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Finland has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-14.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Finland's form might have worsened.
  • Sweden has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+18.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Sweden's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Finland than the current prediction. (+15.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Finland, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Sweden than the current prediction. (-19%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Sweden, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Finland - Sweden Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    4.86
    (2.77)
    4.69
    (3.97)
    1.56
    (2.21)
    6.1%
    (6.5%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 4.75
  • What is the prediction for Finland - Sweden?
  • Users Predictions: 29 users predict this event. Finland will win (votes: 4 - 13.8%). Sweden will win (votes: 20 - 69%). It will Tie (votes: 5 - 17.2%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Sweden: 52.2%85.8%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Sweden will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ World Championship (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ World Championship (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Finland won 3.
    • Recent performances by Finland have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Sweden is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Finland may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Sweden is seen as the favorite.
    • There will not play in Sweden: Eklund W. (Wrist Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Finland won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 51:40. (average 2.6:2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Finland - Sweden were as follows:
    04.05.2025 Sweden - Finland 6:2
    25.04.2025 Finland - Sweden 3:0
    24.04.2025 Finland - Sweden 5:0
    18.04.2025 Sweden - Finland 0:2
    17.04.2025 Sweden - Finland 2:1
    Latest results of Finland
    11.05.2025 Finland - France 4:3
    09.05.2025 Austria - Finland 1:2
    04.05.2025 Sweden - Finland 6:2
    03.05.2025 Switzerland - Finland 8:2
    01.05.2025 Finland - Czech Republic 4:2
    Latest results of Sweden
    10.05.2025 Sweden - Austria 4:2
    09.05.2025 Sweden - Slovakia 5:0
    04.05.2025 Sweden - Finland 6:2
    03.05.2025 Czech Republic - Sweden 2:4
    01.05.2025 Sweden - Switzerland 1:2
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Switzerland (B1)Austria (A4)6 : 0
    2Canada (A1)Denmark (B4)1 : 2
    3Sweden (A2)Czech Republic (B3)5 : 2
    4USA (B2)Finland (A3)5 : 2

    Semi-finals
    1Switzerland (B1)Denmark (B4)7 : 0
    2Sweden (A2)USA (B2)2 : 6

    Final
    1Switzerland (B1)USA (B2)0 : 1

    3rd place
    2Sweden (A2)Denmark (B4)6 : 2