Czech Republic vs Sweden Prediction 8 February 2024

The Czech Republic continues the rebuilding process due to the appointment of a new head coach. However, even experiments with the roster do not prevent them from achieving solid results. Last spring, the team won the Karjala Cup, playing as efficiently as possible up front (13 goals scored). After the long-awaited triumph, the boys took second place at the aforementioned Swiss Hockey Games, defeating the Swiss (3:2) and Finns (2:1) thanks to a well-oiled defense. Radim Rulik is serious about leading his wards to massive success as soon as possible, as he is familiar with the current system due to his longtime work with the youth roster.

Sweden has been dealing with the current mentor a little longer, gradually regaining the title of one of the main dominant forces on the planet. Under the leadership of Johan Harpenlev, the team has failed in many competitions. Although Sam Hallam is often criticized by the expert community. At the next competition, the representatives of Scandinavia brought the lion's share of performers from the local championship, deciding not to use players from less prestigious leagues. At the victorious Swiss games, Malthe Stremvall stood out the brightest against the general background, recording 3 goals and 1 assist.

Well, it should be stated that there is a clear favorite in the match. "Blue-Yellow" always give their best at home arena, and we believe that in stressful situations they will again skillfully exploit the weaknesses of ambitious opponents. A win for the home side is our pick for the match.