France vs Sweden Prediction 17 May 2025
🔊 Can the French put up any sort of fight? France are on the brink of relegation from the elite division. After five matches, they have only managed to secure a single point, leaving their prospects rather bleak. Sweden, on the other hand, are rapidly advancing towards their ultimate goal - clinching the gold medals at their home World Championship.
Head-to-Head
The teams have faced each other in two previous World Championships, with the "Tre Kronor" emerging victorious on both occasions (4-0, 3-1). Last year, Detroit forward Lucas Raymond made the most significant contribution to his national team's success, scoring a goal and providing an assist. He's back in the lineup this year and has already found the net against Latvia.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
France Team Overview
The nominal hosts have placed themselves in a precarious situation. They were on the verge of a sensational victory against Finland but failed to hold onto their lead, ending up with nothing. This was followed by a defeat to Austria, which essentially dashed all of France's hopes. Now, to salvage their campaign, they must defeat Slovenia in the final round. However, the team faces slim odds of even the slightest success in the upcoming clash.
Match Results: France
Sweden Team Overview
Sam Hallam's squad remains unbeaten on home turf. Impressively, they've conceded just three goals while netting 20 across five games. So far, no opponent has posed a genuine challenge. Even their narrow victory over Finland was well-deserved. The team is likely to face their first and possibly only test in the group stage against Canada, a match eagerly anticipated by hockey fans.
Match Results: Sweden
📌 Projected Lineups
France: Keller - Llorca, Gallet - Bozon, Bellemare, Perret
Sweden: Markstrom - Andersson, Petersson - Raymond, Karlsson, Johansson
🥅 Goalkeepers
France's goalkeeper Antoine Keller has showcased his talent in two consecutive matches. Against Finland and Slovakia, the Lausanne netminder saved over 92% of shots. However, he faltered in the crucial game against Austria, being benched by the 15th minute after conceding three goals.
Sweden's Jacob Markstrom has been outstanding in the tournament so far. The New Jersey netminder boasts a save percentage of over 94% and has secured two shutouts. With no equal in this tournament thus far, there's every reason to believe he'll maintain this level of performance.
Editorial Prediction
There's little doubt about a Swedish victory in the upcoming clash, but on home ice, the "Tre Kronor" haven't been delivering absolute blowouts just yet. While the hosts are scoring plenty, they're not pushing the pace unnecessarily. With a crucial matchup against Canada looming, it's unlikely the team will change their approach and aim for a total domination here. Meanwhile, the French still have the ability to put up a respectable fight. Our bet is on total goals under 6.5.
Betting Tips: France - Sweden
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