LiontipsSweden vs Canada. Prediction and Betting Tips for Olympic Games Beijing 2022 (February 16, 2022).
Command Analysis
Sweden can't boast a very powerful squad, but they had a decent performance at the group stage. Tre Kronor defeated Latvia (3:2) and Slovakia (4:1), but couldn't overcome Finland (3:4 OT). Sweden were in the lead, but failed to keep their advantage.
Sweden scored all of their goals at this tournament during power play. Lucas Wallmark is the top-scorer for Tre Kronor - the centre has scored four goals in three games.
Canada are the favourites to win the Olympic gold. They celebrated success in every group game except against the US national team (2:4). Canada played China twice, and in both cases the North Americans cruised to victory.
They beat the tournament hosts 5:0 at the group stage and then crushed China in the Round of 16 with a score of 7:2. Adam Tambellini and Jordan Weal have been terrific and scored three goals each. However, the Canadians aren't very reliable on the defensive, which can become their downfall.
Trends
СтавкаIT Sweden under 2.5 goals
Sweden scored no more than 2 goals in their last 5 games against Canada.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 out of 5 games between the teams, fewer than 2 goals were scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
Canada have a more powerful roster and should get a confident victory here. They won three games at this tournament and yielded only to the USA. Moreover, they often prevailed over Sweden in head-to-head games. Tre Kronor, on the other hand, had problems even against Latvia, so we doubt they can beat Canada.
Our prediction - Canada to win
Sweden couldn't score more than two goals in their previous games against Canada. We expect the favourites to be focused today and act reliably on the defensive, so probably Sweden won't get too many chances.
Second bet - Sweden IT under 2.5 goals
