USA vs Canada Prediction: The cost of a mistake will be very high

Prediction for the USA vs Canada match will occur on February 21. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

USA

Team USA has made a great start to their two matches at the Four Nations Tournament. From the outset, Mike Sullivan's team showed that they are determined to win this event. The Stars and Stripes beat Finland 6-1 in their first game. Next up was the most crucial match of the tournament, a dress rehearsal for the final against Canada. But the Americans came out on top, with Jake Guentzel's double and Dylan Larkin's puck proving enough for a 3-1 victory. The victory secured the Americans a place in the final, where they were beaten 2-1 by Sweden. It is important to note that on the eve of the decisive game, the Americans have suffered severe personnel losses - the Tkachaki brothers, Matthews and McAvoy, will not be playing.

Canada

For their part, the Canadians did not perform well in the group stage. By and large, the Maple Leafs did not play a single exemplary game. First came a 4-3 overtime win over Sweden, then a 3-1 defeat in a historic match against Canada, and the day before that, the Canadians played the deciding game against the Finns. Trailing 4-1 at the break, John Cooper's men had their defenses rattled, and with just minutes to go, Finland scored twice to make it 3-4. Only a 5-3 goal into an empty net by the experienced Sidney Crosby calmed the Canadian fans and gave the team the right to play in the final.

H2H Stats

The rivals met in the second round of the Four Nations Tournament on 16 February, with the USA winning 3-1. The game featured a double from Jake Guentzel, a puck from Dylan Larkin, and a puck from Connor McDavid.

Expert Betting Tips

In the upcoming final, we suggest avoiding the results. The fact is that the stakes are too high - a trophy for the national team is at stake, especially in such a special tournament that has the potential to make history. In Canada's favor are injuries to four key US hockey players and their ability to play in the final. However, the Americans have improved in this tournament, and the game will be played on their home ice. The cost of a mistake will be very high; it's not logical to expect bright and open hockey. We suggest taking the under in this battle.