France vs Slovenia Preview & Prediction | 2025 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship | Group Stage

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The bottom two collide in Group A for what is effectively a relegation decider between France and Slovenia.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not Televised / US – NHL Network

How to watch online: UK – IIHF.TV / US – NHL Network digital platforms

France vs Slovenia prediction

Expect a tense encounter between these two nations with so much at stake here despite neither being able to make it into the knockout stage. Instead, it’s a battle to avoid finishing bottom of Group A and thus being relegated. It would be no surprise if points were at a premium over the course of these three periods.

The two have combined for just 13 points across 12 group games in total. However, France have conceded four less points than Slovenia and that extra fragility within Slovenia’s defence may be telling. Therefore, consider backing the French to narrowly win this one.

France vs Slovenia tip: France to win