Finland vs Switzerland Prediction
🔊 A crucial matchup for a top-three finish in Group A between Finland and Switzerland. There's a strong chance these teams will clash again in the playoffs, making this upcoming game a rehearsal for a more significant encounter. Could Switzerland pull off another upset following their victory over the Czech Republic? We dive into the game of the Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Tournament and offer our prediction for the February 10th match.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past five years, Finland and Switzerland have faced off in 20 matches: the Scandinavian team has claimed victory in 17 of those, while the Central European side has won 3. In Olympic tournaments, they've clashed four times - in 2006, Finland triumphed 4-0, in 2014 they edged out a 4-3 win in overtime, but in 2022 they fell short in the group stage (2-3), only to secure a full revenge with a 4-0 win in the bronze medal match.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Finland (W) Team Overview
Finland's national team finds themselves as the underdogs in Group A. After suffering defeats to USA (0-5) and Czech Republic (0-2), the Scandinavian players are now in a position where they must beat Switzerland in regulation to maintain a chance for a favorable playoff seeding. However, it's highly likely that regardless of the outcome of the upcoming match, these teams will face off again in four days in the quarterfinals.
The Finnish team remains the only squad yet to score in the current Olympics, a stark contrast to their performance in the previous three tournaments where they finished the group stage among the top three in scoring, trailing only Canada and the USA.
Match Results: Finland (W)
Switzerland (W) Team Overview
Switzerland made a sensational start in the group stage with a victory over the Czech Republic (4-3 SO), but then suffered two losses to the favorites, Canada (0-4) and the USA (0-5). Any win against the Scandinavians guarantees them a spot in the quarter-finals against Sweden - the best possible outcome.
The top performers for the Swiss team are Alina Müller and Ivana Wey, each tallying 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist). Goaltender Saskia Maurer has appeared in two games during the tournament, including the victory over the Czechs.
Match Results: Switzerland (W)
🏆 Winter Olympics Statistics
- 1998 (Nagano, Japan): Finland - 3rd place, Switzerland - did not participate
- 2002 (Salt Lake City, USA): Finland - 4th place, Switzerland - did not participate
- 2006 (Turin, Italy): Finland - 4th place, Switzerland - 7th place
- 2010 (Vancouver, Canada): Finland - 3rd place, Switzerland - 5th place
- 2014 (Sochi, Russia): Finland - 5th place, Switzerland - 3rd place
- 2018 (Pyeongchang, South Korea): Finland - 3rd place, Switzerland - 5th place
- 2022 (Beijing, China): Finland - 3rd place, Switzerland - 4th place
Editor's Prediction
Even a victory for Finland in this match is unlikely to guarantee them a top-three finish. On the other hand, Switzerland have a chance to climb to third place with any success, allowing them to avoid quarter-final matchups against direct competitors. In three of their last four encounters, Switzerland either won or lost by just one goal. Motivation will be key here, so we'll go with Switzerland to win with a handicap (1).
Betting Tips: Finland (W) - Switzerland (W)
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