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

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The top two of Group A collide in this final evening of group stage action as Switzerland takes on Finland.

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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

With both safely into the quarter-finals, Switzerland and Finland are battling for the right to finish top of Group A and potential secure an easier encounter in the last eight although when it comes to the knockout stage, no game is easy. Both teams boast a perfect record of six wins from six, all without the need for overtime, although Switzerland have scored more and conceded less.

Overall, Switzerland are the best team in the competition so far on paper, scoring more goals than any other nation (35) and conceding the least number of goals by a long way with five. That’s less than a goal per game on average. Throw in home advantage and you’d expect their dominance to continue against a strong Finnish side, but one that may just be a step behind the hosts.

Switzerland vs Finland tip: Switzerland to win