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**Match Preview: Sweden vs. Italy – Winter Olympic Games Ice Hockey**
As Sweden prepares to face Italy in the Winter Olympic Games on February 11, 2026, the match promises to showcase the contrasting trajectories of the two teams. Sweden enters the contest with considerable momentum, having won their last three matches, demonstrating both skill and consistency. Their tactical prowess is evident in their structured approach to both offense and defense, allowing them to capitalize on scoring opportunities while maintaining solid defensive discipline.
On the other hand, Italy has struggled recently, securing only one win in their last three outings. This lack of form poses a significant challenge, particularly against a formidable Swedish side. Italy will need to tighten their defensive strategies and find impactful ways to penetrate Sweden’s organized defense if they hope to remain competitive in this encounter.
Bookmakers reflect Sweden’s strong performance with odds at 1.01 for a home win, while Italy’s odds stand at a remarkable 48.23 for an upset. Predictions suggest a final scoreline of 5:0 in favor of Sweden, but hockey is notoriously unpredictable, and Italy may look to surprise. With the stakes high, this matchup could unfold in unexpected ways, making for an intriguing contest on the ice.
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| Sweden 93.2% |
Draw 5% |
Italy 1.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 5:0
Outrights of Winter Olympic Games – Ice Hockey Sweden: 5.63% Italy: 0.06%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.01 | 26 | 70 | |
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1.01 | 13 | 34 | |
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1.01 | 18.61 | 65.83 |
Latest Results
| 14.12.25 Czech Republic hockey – Sweden hockey – 0:5 13.12.25 Finland hockey – Sweden hockey – 2:4 11.12.25 Sweden hockey – Switzerland hockey – 3:2 penalties 09.11.25 Finland hockey – Sweden hockey – 2:4 08.11.25 Sweden hockey – Switzerland hockey – 8:3 |
14.12.25 France hockey – Italy hockey – 2:1 13.12.25 Italy hockey – Poland hockey – 2:4 12.12.25 Hungary hockey – Italy hockey – 1:2 08.11.25 Italy hockey – Slovenia hockey – 3:2 07.11.25 Great Britain hockey – Italy hockey – 4:5 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.05.19 Italy hockey – Sweden hockey – 0:8 12.05.17 Sweden hockey – Italy hockey – 8:1 19.05.14 Italy hockey – Sweden hockey – 1:5 12.05.12 Italy hockey – Sweden hockey – N/A |
Standings
Qualification
Group D
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Slovakia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Kazakhstan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:6 | 6 |
| 3 | Austria | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 2 |
| 4 | Hungary | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:16 | 1 |
Group E
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Latvia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:5 | 9 |
| 2 | France | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:8 | 6 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:11 | 3 |
| 4 | Ukraine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5:18 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Denmark | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 8 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:8 | 6 |
| 3 | Great Britain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 4 | Japan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6:10 | 1 |
Winter Olympic Games – Ice Hockey Outrights
1. USA W: 1.87 (22.56%)
2. Canada W: 1.97 (21.42%)
3. Canada: 2.13 (19.85%)
4. USA: 2.88 (14.67%)
5. Sweden: 7.5 (5.63%)
6. Finland: 10.5 (4.02%)
7. Czech Republic: 19.5 (2.16%)
8. Czech Republic W: 21 (2.01%)
9. Switzerland: 23.5 (1.8%)
10. Finland W: 26 (1.62%)
11. Sweden W: 65 (0.65%)
12. Germany: 74 (0.57%)
13. Slovakia: 81 (0.52%)
14. Switzerland W: 95 (0.44%)
15. Japan W: 100 (0.42%)
16. Germany W: 100 (0.42%)
17. Italy W: 100 (0.42%)
18. France W: 100 (0.42%)
19. Denmark: 276 (0.15%)
20. Latvia: 376 (0.11%)
21. France: 626 (0.07%)
22. Italy: 751 (0.06%)
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