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As Switzerland prepares to face France in the ice hockey preliminary round of the Winter Olympic Games on February 12, 2026, teams come into the matchup with contrasting recent performances. Switzerland has stumbled in their last two outings without a win, facing challenges in both defensive solidity and offensive production. Their struggle to find the back of the net could be a crucial factor against a determined French side.
In stark contrast, France enters this matchup on a positive note, having secured victories in two of their last three games. Their recent form demonstrates improved cohesion and efficient offensive play, suggesting they are gaining crucial momentum as the tournament progresses. The odds heavily favor Switzerland at 1.11, reflecting their home advantage, but France’s higher odds of 16.39 indicate that they will be viewed as the underdogs with potential for an upset.
Tactically, Switzerland will need to leverage their home advantage and establish a strong defensive posture to repel France’s swift counter-attacks, while France aims to capitalize on their recent scoring form. Overall, while Switzerland is expected to dominate, unpredictability is inherent in hockey, making a close contest distinctly possible.
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| Switzerland 84.3% |
Draw 9.9% |
France 5.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1
Outrights of Winter Olympic Games – Ice Hockey Switzerland: 4.58% France: 0.31%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.12 | 7.35 | 12.31 | |
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1.13 | 9.05 | 17.19 | |
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1.1 | 11.2 | 20 | |
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1.1 | 8.5 | 15 | |
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1.1 | 10.28 | 20.3 | |
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1.08 | 10 | 15 |
Latest Results
| 14.12.25 Switzerland hockey – Finland hockey – 3:4 OT 13.12.25 Switzerland hockey – Czech Republic hockey – 3:5 11.12.25 Sweden hockey – Switzerland hockey – 3:2 penalties 09.11.25 Czech Republic hockey – Switzerland hockey – 4:0 08.11.25 Sweden hockey – Switzerland hockey – 8:3 |
14.12.25 France hockey – Italy hockey – 2:1 13.12.25 Hungary hockey – France hockey – 2:5 12.12.25 Poland hockey – France hockey – 4:3 penalties 08.11.25 France hockey – Hungary hockey – 4:6 07.11.25 Norway hockey – France hockey – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 19.04.25 France hockey – Switzerland hockey – 2:5 18.04.25 France hockey – Switzerland hockey – 3:4 20.04.24 Switzerland hockey – France hockey – 3:2 OT 19.04.24 Switzerland hockey – France hockey – 2:0 22.04.23 Switzerland hockey – France hockey – 6:0 |
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. Canada: 2.28 (37.22%)
2. USA: 3.19 (26.61%)
3. Sweden: 6.7 (12.65%)
4. Finland: 9.83 (8.62%)
5. Czech Republic: 14.17 (5.98%)
6. Switzerland: 18.5 (4.58%)
7. Germany: 58 (1.46%)
8. Slovakia: 63.67 (1.33%)
9. Denmark: 158.67 (0.53%)
10. Latvia: 192 (0.44%)
11. France: 275.33 (0.31%)
12. Italy: 317 (0.27%)
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