Match Info

World Championship - Play Offs - Final

Date: 31 May 2026, Sunday

Location: Swiss Life Arena (Zürich)

Where to Watch on TV:


Bulgaria	Max Sport 1
Czech-republic	CT sport, Oneplay
Denmark	TV3+
Finland	MTV 3, MTV Urheilu 1, Viaplay 1 Urheilu
Germany	Magenta Sport
Hungary	Sport 1
Poland	Polsat Box Go, Polsat Sport 1
Slovakia	JOJ Play, JOJ Sport
Slovenia	Arena Sport 1
Switzerland	RTS 2, RTS 2, SRF 2, SRF 2


	Switzerland		Finland

	1	X	2
	2.4	3.9	2.6	Watch
	2.4	3.8	2.7
	2.41	3.9	2.85
	2.31	3.89	2.76	Watch
	2.3	3.8	2.5
	2.45	3.89	2.7	Watch
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.38 ↑ (2.35)	3.86 ↓ (3.98)	2.69 ↑ (2.63)

The most likely Over/Under: 4.50

The best margin for this event is 2.2%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Switzerland
40%

Draw
24.6%

Finland
35.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

40.3%

23.8%

36%

Our Initial ML Estimation

39.2%

24.5%

37%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Switzerland has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.3%)

Finland has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.6%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Switzerland than the current prediction. (-0.8%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Finland than the current prediction. (+1.6%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
50%	18.7%	31.2%

Switzerland - Finland Predictions

Users Predictions: 15 users predict this event. Switzerland will win (votes: 8 - 53.3%). Finland will win (votes: 4 - 26.7%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 20%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Switzerland: 28.1% – 78.5%.

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Switzerland (votes: 1 - 50%). Finland (votes: 1 - 50%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 3:2

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Lineups

Line 1
63. Genoni L. (G) Zug	31. Annunen J. (G) Nashville Predators
72. Egli D. Davos	58. Vaakanainen U. New York Rangers
90. Josi R. (C) Nashville Predators	41. Heinola V. Winnipeg Jets
28. Meier T. New Jersey Devils	94. Helenius K. Buffalo Sabres
13. Hischier N. (A) New Jersey Devils	16. Barkov A. (C) Florida Panthers
94. Biasca A. Fribourg	64. Granlund Mik. (A) Anaheim Ducks
Line 2
14. Kukan D. Zurich	10. Jokiharju H. Boston Bruins
54. Marti Ch. Zurich	4. Lehtonen M. Zurich
88. Bertschy C. Fribourg	92. Hameenaho L. New Jersey Devils
44. Suter P. St. Louis Blues	15. Lundell A. Florida Panthers
22. Niederreiter N. Winnipeg Jets	21. Puistola P. Frolunda
Line 3
86. Moser J.J. Tampa Bay Lightning	33. Matinpalo N. Ottawa Senators
56. Berni T. Zurich	3. Maatta O. (A) Calgary Flames
79. Thurkauf C. Lugano	13. Puljujarvi J. Servette
62. Malgin D. Zurich	34. Raty A. Vancouver Canucks
85. Andrighetto S. (A) Zurich	65. Manninen S. Servette
Line 4
18. Jung S. Davos	18. Saarijarvi V. Servette
9. Riat D. Lausanne	19. Merela W. Bern
17. Jager K. Davos	24. Bjorninen H. Langnau Tigers
8. Knak S. Davos	80. Maenalanen S. Langnau Tigers
Substitutes
20. Berra R. (G) Fribourg	70. Korpisalo J. (G) Boston Bruins
93. Rochette T. Lausanne	27. Kuokkanen J. Malmo
Coaches
. Cadieux J.	. Pennanen A.

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (0 - 0)
08:50, Raty A. (2 min),
11:50, Thurkauf C. (2 min),
15:24, Kukan D. (2 min),
19:54, Vaakanainen U. (2 min),
19:54, Lundell A. (2 min),
2nd Period (0 - 0)
09:37, Riat D. (2 min),
3rd Period (0 - 0)
03:57, Marti Ch. (2 min),
11:24, Thurkauf C. (2 min),
11:55, Helenius K. (2 min),
Overtime (0 - 1)
10:42, 0 - 1, Helenius K. (G), Lundell A. (A), Lehtonen M. (A2)

Preview

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Switzerland won 2.

Switzerland is in fantastic form, winning most of its recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Finland is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Switzerland may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

There will not play in Finland: Teravainen T. (Injury)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Switzerland won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 54:56. (average 2.7:2.8).

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Switzerland hockey
IIHF World Championship
30.05.26	Switzerland - Norway	6:0 ✺
28.05.26	Switzerland - Sweden	3:1 ✺
26.05.26	Switzerland - Finland	4:2 ✺
23.05.26	Switzerland - Hungary	9:0 ✺
21.05.26	Switzerland - Great Britain	4:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 8.6 WWWWW
- Finland hockey
IIHF World Championship
30.05.26	Canada - Finland	2:4 ✺
28.05.26	Finland - Czech Republic	4:1 ✺
26.05.26	Switzerland - Finland	4:2 ✺
24.05.26	Finland - Austria	5:2 ✺
22.05.26	Finland - Great Britain	4:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 11.9 WWLWW

Latest Head to Head

IIHF World Championship
26.05.26	Switzerland - Finland	4:2
Euro Hockey Tour - Sweden Hockey Games
07.05.26	Switzerland - Finland	5:4 penalties
Euro Hockey Tour - Czech Hockey Games
02.05.26	Switzerland - Finland	3:5
Winter Olympic Games - Ice Hockey
18.02.26	Finland - Switzerland	3:2 OT
Swiss Ice Hockey Games
14.12.25	Switzerland - Finland	3:4 OT
Euro Hockey Tour - Finnish Games
06.11.25	Switzerland - Finland	3:1
Euro Hockey Tour - Czech Hockey Games
03.05.25	Switzerland - Finland	8:2

Switzerland - Finland: Predictions, Live Scores & TV Guide