2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship – Russia vs Sweden Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Russia vs Sweden kick off? Monday 31st May, 2021 – 18:15 (UK)
Where is Russia vs Sweden being played? Olympic Sports Centre, Riga, Latvia
Where can I get tickets for Russia vs Sweden? Tickets are not available as the event is currently taking place without spectators but, should the situation change, click here for any developments
What TV channel is Russia vs Sweden on in the UK? FreeSports will be televising 25 games from the tournament so click here to see their schedule
Where can I stream Russia vs Sweden in the UK? If televised on FeeSports, Premier Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match via Premier Player
THE PREDICTION
Russia recorded another comfortable success last time out as they saw
off Switzerland and that spells trouble for Sweden who need a win to
keep their hopes of progressing to the next round of the IIHF World
Championship alive. The Swedes have both Czech Republic and Denmark
breathing down their neck as they look to hold on to fourth spot in
Group A but despite winning three of their last four, they remain in a
precarious position. They got the better of Slovakia in a hugely
important win in their most recent clash but the Russians are defending
well having allowed just two goals in their last three victories so expect them to keep things tight in a contest that produces no more than six goals.
