Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Finland
Canada
In the final group stage match of the Four Nations Tournament, Canada will face Finland. The game is set for Monday, February 17, with puck drop at 19:00 CET. I offer a betting tip on goals for this match.
Finland - Canada: Match preview
Finland had a disastrous start to the Four Nations Tournament, suffering a heavy 1-6 defeat to the USA in their opening match. However, they rebounded in their second game, showing a fighting spirit against Sweden. The Suomi squad trailed twice but managed to force overtime, where they clinched the win in a 3-on-3 format. As a result, Finland now has two points from their two matches.
Canada also has two points after two games. In their opening match, they defeated Sweden in overtime after surrendering a 3-1 lead. In their second game, the Maple Leafs faced the USA in an intense battle where small mistakes proved decisive. Canada made more errors and fell 1-3. This leaves them in the same position as Finland, making this match crucial for both teams.
The winner in regulation time will advance directly to the final. If the game is decided in overtime, the teams will have to wait for the result of the Sweden vs. USA match to determine their fate.
Prediction
This will be a tense and highly significant match for both teams. Given the stakes, neither side is likely to take unnecessary risks. My bet is on total goals under 6 with odds of 1.83.
