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Canada vs Czech Republic: prediction for the IIHF World Championship
Canada take on the Czech Republic in the semifinal of the 2022 Ice Hockey World Championship. Who will become the finalist of the competition? Here's our prediction.
Command Analysis
Canada
CanadaCanada played well at the group stage of the World Championship and qualified for the playoffs from the 3rd line in Group A. They suffered only two defeats, to Switzerland (3:6) and Denmark (2:3). The quarterfinal game against Sweden was also very tough. Canada were losing 0:3 before the third period, but they managed to level the score and then netted a winning goal in overtime.
Czech Republic
Czech RepublicThe Czech Republic delivered quality performance at the group stage. The Czechs lost to Sweden and Finland, but defeated all of their other opponents. In the first knockout round, the Czechs crushed Germany with a score of 4:1. Forwards Cervenka and Krejci had a phenomenal game and scored three points each.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 3 out of 4 head-to-head games, the teams didn't score in each period.
Ставка1st goal: Canada
In 5 head-to-head games in a row, Finland scored first.
Tip and bets
Canada had a very difficult game against Sweden but managed to come back from three goals down and in the end won in overtime. That victory gave the Canadians a confidence boost - we believe, they will be able to defeat the Czech Republic and advance to the final.
Our prediction - Canada to win
We expect this to be a high-scoring game. Both sides play an open attacking brand of hockey; Canada have a very powerful attacking line, and the Czechs also have great performers. We suggest taking the over.
Second prediction - total over 5 goals
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