Finland - Czech Republic: forecast for the Eurotour match

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SWISS Ice Hockey Games

12 December 08:30 UTC

The Eurotour kicks off in Switzerland on December 12, and the first match will feature Finland vs. the Czech Republic. Our experts have prepared a forecast that will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the teams, and will also help you decide on the most relevant bets at the moment

Finland vs Czech Republic Prediction and Betting Tips (12.12.2024)

Command Analysis

Finland

Current form

The last time Finland was seen playing was in the Karjala Cup, where the team showed itself in all its glory. The team met Switzerland in the first match and with great difficulty snatched victory from the underdog in overtime (3:2). Goalkeeper Sateri made a great contribution to the success, not allowing the Swiss to realize most of the dangerous moments, and ultimately reflected 96% of the shots. Then the team fought with the Czech Republic and this time did not allow the opponent to realize its attacking potential at all, winning a dry victory with a score of 4:0. This time Larmi played in goal, and he played even better than his teammate.

Home walls also helped Suomi beat an even more serious opponent in the form of Sweden, although this time serious problems arose in defense. But thanks to excellent performance, the Finns were able to compensate for all their shortcomings and won by a difference of one goal (5:4). The most productive player was forward Pesonen, who scored twice and also gave an assist.

Disqualifications and injuries

The Finns have no problems with the lineup. All declared players will take part in the upcoming match.

Interesting trends for betting

Finland averages three goals per game
On average, the Finns take 26 shots per match

Czech Republic

Current form

The Czech Republic did not play as well as Finland in the Karjala Cup, but still managed to please the fans with successful results. In the first match, the team left Sweden no chance, defeating them with a score of 5:2. It is difficult to single out any of the players, as many distinguished themselves with effective actions. However, the Czechs were unable to consolidate their success; in the match with the Finns, they had serious problems with the implementation of moments in the attack, which led to a dry defeat (0:4). However, it is worth noting that the team managed to make 34 shots on target, but none of them reached the target.

The team was able to rehabilitate itself in front of the fans in the match with the host of the tournament, Switzerland, once again defeating its competitor with the same score of 5:2. Already at the end of the first period, the Czechs had an advantage of two goals, and as the match progressed, they only increased it.

Disqualifications and injuries

All Czech players are fit.

Interesting trends for betting

On average, the Czech Republic receives 13 penalty minutes per match
The Czechs are converting 14% of their shots

Trends

Bet First Goal: Finland

Finland opened the scoring in four of the five head-to-head matches

2.00

Goal in each period bet - yes

In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.

1.56

Tip and bets

2.12Handicap (0) on Finland

Oddly enough, the Czech Republic is the clear favorite in the upcoming match, despite the fact that the team played slightly worse than Finland in the Karjala Cup. What is especially noteworthy is that the Czechs were not even able to score against the Finns, suffering a dry crushing defeat. Indeed, Suomi are in no way inferior to their competitor and are quite capable of winning again. We believe that it is worth taking advantage of the unreasonably high odds and betting on the underdog.

Our prediction is Finland victory with a handicap of (0) at 2.12

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1.93total over 5.5 goals

Bet on total

In the upcoming match we should definitely expect a lot of goals scored. It is hard to believe that the Czechs will not be able to show their attacking potential in the second face-to-face match, so the Finns will not be able to sit back in defense.

Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.93

Bet on the outcome of the first period

The teams are worthy of each other, and we expect a fierce battle from the first minutes of the match. So it is unlikely that the teams will be able to determine the winner in the first period.

Prediction - draw in the first period for 2.52

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