Sweden vs Switzerland Preview & Prediction | 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship | Group Stage

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Following a hard-fought win over Slovakia, Sweden are aiming to make it two wins from two in Group A by beating Switzerland.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – NHL Network / Canada – TSN/RDS

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – NHL Network via subscriptions for fuboTV, DirectTV, SlingTV or ESPN+ / Canada – TSN streaming platforms

Sweden vs Switzerland prediction

We highlighted Anton Frondell and the threat he would likely bring to this Swedish frontline in our preview of their opening game against Slovakia. The Chicago Blackhawks prospect did not disappoint, proving why he was taken at number three by the Hawks in the 2025 NHL draft with a goal, assist and a player of the match performance as Sweden overcame Slovakia 3-2 in Saint Paul.

Switzerland gave USA a run of their money last time out, but eventually fell to a 2-1 defeat. It doesn’t get easier for them here. Sweden have the offensive tools to hurt the Swiss but there are question marks as to whether Switzerland boasts enough attacking juice of their own to respond. With Frondell and Ivar Stenberg on the ice, it’s well worth backing Sweden to record back-to-back victories.

Sweden vs Switzerland tip: Sweden to win