Japan vs Sweden Preview & Prediction | 2026 Winter Olympics | Women’s Ice Hockey | Preliminary Round

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Sweden are out to maintain their 100% record so far in Group B against Japan.

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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports (some events will also be televised on the BBC / TNT Sports / Not Televised / USA – NBC, USA Network, CNBC & NBCSN

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ (some events can be streamed live on the BBC’s digital platforms / USA – Peacock & nbcolympics.com

Japan vs Sweden prediction

Whilst Sweden have already done enough to secure their place in the next round, they’ll want to keep on winning and maintain their momentum which has been built up over the past few games. They’ve conceded just two points so far, scoring a whopping 14 in the process and look very much like potential medallists moving forward. 

Confidence has likely taken a hit when it comes to Japan following back-to-back defeats, most recently losing an extremely tight encounter with host-nation Italy. Conceding two first period goals without reply proved mortal for Japan, who fought back but couldn’t draw level, losing 2-3 in the end. Sweden are expected to outclass them over three periods and make it four wins in a row.

Japan vs Sweden tip: Sweden to win