LiontipsSweden vs the Czech Republic. Prediction and Betting Tips for IIHF World Championship (May 27, 2021).
Command Analysis
After the first three games of the World Championship, Swedenare on the sixth line in their group and have only three points in the asset. Their defeats from Denmark (3:4) and Belarus (0:1) were sensational, but Sweden managed to pull themselves together in the third game and beat Switzerland with a crushing score of 7:0.
If Sweden continue to play as they did against the Swiss, they will be able not only to qualify for the playoffs but even contend for the medals. The actions of goaltender Adam Reideborn deserve praise: he stopped 28 shots. Most likely, he will defend the goalbox in the upcoming game, too.
The Czech Republic have a fairly good squad and the team clearly set high goals. But the Czechs also lost the first two games. First, they were beaten by Russia (3:4) and then played poorly against Switzerland, losing with a score of 2:5. With great difficulty, Philip Peshan's men won the game against Belarus, in which they were considered the clear favorite.
The match against the Belarusians ended with a score of 3:2, with the decisive goal scored only in overtime. Now, in order to secure their advance to the playoffs, the Czech national team should win at least two of the remaining four games.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Over 1.5
In two out of four head-to-head games, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Ставка2nd Period: Czech Republic To Score
The Czechs have scored in the second period in two out of three games.
Tip and bets
It is difficult to pick a favorite in this fixture because both teams have shown rather poor results in this tournament so far and have been very inconsistent. Recently, however, the Czechs have often beaten the Swedes in head-to-head games, and the Czech squad is a bit stronger. Based on this, we suggest betting on their victory.
Our first prediction - the Czech Republic to win
As a rule, the games between these teams do not end with a high score. Perhaps the teams will try to play disciplined in defense, and we will not see a lot of goals.
Second wager - total under 5.5 goals
