Germany (W) vs Finland Prediction 13 November 2026
🔊 Germany came through the group stage with just one defeat, a considerable surprise. Finland, meanwhile, lost half their games but still go into their opening playoff game as clear favourites. Germany try to control the play on the ice, while Finland place more emphasis on attack. That approach could set a high tempo from the opening minutes.
No wins for the German women
📊 Finland have won every head-to-head game against Germany. However, the teams last met more than two years ago, and Germany have made considerable progress since then.
Head-to-head statistics Germany (W) - Finland

The biggest upset of the World Championship
No one was surprised by Germany’s win over Austria, but their victories against Czechia and Switzerland could well be called upsets. Those three wins gave Germany a more favourable opponent than expected before the World Championship began. Over their last 10 games, Germany have averaged 2.7 goals scored and 2.1 goals allowed. At this tournament, they have scored six goals in regulation and allowed seven.
Match Results: Germany

No surprises so far
Finland have fallen short in both of their important games. No one doubted they would beat Denmark and Japan, but the losses to Sweden and Canada dealt a serious blow to their ambitions. Finland have been prolific, averaging 3.0 goals scored over their last 10 games, while allowing 1.7 goals per game. In this tournament, the Finnish women have averaged more than three goals per game.
Match Results: Finland
First-Period Prediction
Germany failed to score in the first period in 6 of their last 7 World Championship games. We pick Germany not to score in the first period at odds of 1.39.
Total Goals Prediction
Germany Women have scored at least one goal in 13 of their last 14 games. We’re backing Germany Women Team Total Over 0.5 Goals for the game at odds of 1.31.
Reliable Bet
Germany (W) covered the (+3.5) handicap in 31 of their last 33 games. We pick Germany (W) handicap (+3.5) at odds of 1.28.
*Odds are indicative and may vary between bookmakers.