Sweden vs Slovakia Preview & Prediction | 2026 Winter Olympics | Men’s Ice Hockey | Preliminary Round

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Sweden can move level on points with Slovakia by beating them in this Group B encounter.

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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

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Sweden vs Slovakia prediction

Whilst Slovakia blew away Finland with a third period whirlwind that saw them score three times in a 4-1 win, Sweden failed to do the same, losing to the Finnish squad in the following round of group games by four points to one whilst Slovakia edged out host nation Italy to maintain their 100% record in the tournament.

Both these two teams have conceded three goals over the course of the competition but Sweden have proven more vulnerable against higher quality offense. Slovakia showed that they are capable of shutting down a strong side when defeating Finland and with that in mind, they are the team worth backing to edge this one.

Sweden vs Slovakia tip: Slovakia to win