Ice Hockey World Cup Final, Sunday, 25.05.2025 at 8:20 p.m.
Last year, the Swiss team came close to winning gold, but this year they are determined to finally succeed! Will Switzerland actually become ice hockey world champions?
Various top betting providers such as Oddset currently have the North Americans in the lead. However, in my Switzerland vs. USA prediction, I see the “Nati” winning after 60 minutes.
What did I tell you? Even before the semifinals, I pointed out that Sweden didn’t stand a chance against these unleashed US boys – and that’s exactly how it turned out: 6-2, confident, composed, dominant.
They had previously taken Finland apart 5-2, and now the Americans have the chance to win a World Cup final for the first time since 1960 – a historic moment.
But standing in their way to gold is the only team that has defeated them in the tournament so far: Switzerland.
And what a team! In the preliminary round, the Swiss won 3-0 – a game that was not only clear in terms of the result, but also in terms of performance.
Switzerland left no doubt that they would not be satisfied with a medal this year.
Since that statement victory against the USA, Patrick Fischer’s team has been unstoppable. 6-0 against Austria, 7-0 against Denmark – these were not hard-fought victories, they were ice hockey opera at the highest level.
Switzerland not only countered their opponents effortlessly, but also had little to contend with physically.
While the Americans may have lost some steam in intense battles against Finland and Sweden, the Swiss were able to conserve their energy, gel as a team, and get into top form.
Players like Fiala, Hischier, and Meier are currently unstoppable, and the power play is running like Swiss clockwork. And at the back? A clean sheet.
They haven’t conceded a single goal in the entire knockout phase – that’s no coincidence, it’s a system.
The USA, on the other hand, thrive on their incredible power. When they get going, they run you over. The last two games have shown that impressively.
But against a team like Switzerland, which is tactically disciplined, defensively stable, and clinically efficient in attack, it takes more than just power. It takes patience, cleverness, and above all, a clean performance.
And that’s exactly where I have my doubts. The Americans have played on their emotions a lot in this tournament – that can help in the final, but it can also be a risk.
Against a composed Switzerland, you have to stay calm and not get carried away with rash actions. And will the USA be able to hold out in such a historic game? I’m skeptical.
In addition, the role distribution among betting providers with German licenses is surprising.
Despite their preliminary round defeat against their upcoming opponents, the Americans are slight favorites with Switzerland USA odds of 2.20 on average for a win – which makes a bet on the Swiss not only attractive from a sporting point of view, but also mathematically.
Anyone who has seen Switzerland play knows that this team plays like a title contender, not an underdog. The defense is solid, the confidence is huge, and the teamwork is textbook perfect.
Added to this is the extra motivation to finally crown a golden generation and, after several semi-final and final appearances in recent years, finally stand at the top.
A bet on Damien Riat could pay off. The odds of around 5.80 for the Swiss player to score a goal are convincing.
After all, the Washington Capitals player scored once in both the semi-final against Denmark and in the aforementioned preliminary round victory over the USA.
What Switzerland also has going for it is experience and an unbridled hunger for gold.
Last year, the Swiss reached the final, where they lost by the narrowest of margins to the Czech Republic – a bitter defeat that now serves as additional motivation.
Conclusion: Victory for the Swiss – preferably within regular time.
The odds are lucrative at over 2.80, the Central Europeans are in good form, and the US have already shown in the preliminary round that they have problems against this team.
Even though they have impressed recently, Switzerland is currently the more stable and clinical team. Gold will go to the Alps – in overtime if necessary.
My tip: Double chance 1X
