Switzerland vs Finland Preview & Prediction | 2026 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship | Final

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The home crowd will be hoping Switzerland can secure their first ever IIHF World Championship gold medal whilst opponents Finland are looking for their fifth gold.

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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

Switzerland vs Finland prediction

Switzerland may never have a better chance than this to secure the gold medal they are craving, on home territory against a nation they already got the better of in the group stage, winning 4-2 in that one, despite having already secure qualification for the knockout stage. They’ve been the best team in the tournament, winning nine games of nine, scoring nine more goals than Finland and conceding six less goals after shutting out Norway in the last four.

Finland you could argue have nothing to lose but that really isn’t the case. This is a final, a gold medal match and therefore an opportunity that doesn’t come along often. They’ve already pulled off one big shock by knocking out Canada to reach the final. But against the host nation, a second surprise result will surely be beyond them. Back Switzerland to do what they’ve done all tournament long and win once more.

Switzerland vs Finland tip: Switzerland to win