Austria vs France: prediction & betting odds May 16, 2025

The Matchday 8 encounter in Group A of the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship between Austria and France will take place on May 16 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Austria vs. France: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Austria

In this World Championship, the Austrians have not secured a single victory in regular time (1 draw, 3 losses), with their latest defeat coming against Canada with a score of 1-5. Vincent Rohrer scored the only goal for Austria, opening the scoring in the 12th minute. With two points, Austria is in sixth place in their group standings.

• At least five goals have been scored in 9 of Austria's last 12 World Championship matches in regular time.
• The team has not scored more than two goals in 60 minutes in their last five World Championship games.
• Austria has lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 World Championship matches.

France

France suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the tournament, losing their last game against Slovakia (1-2). By the start of the third period, the team was level with their opponent, each having scored one goal, but conceded the decisive goal midway through the final third while shorthanded. Louis Boudon was the only scorer for France. After four games in this tournament, France is seventh in Group A with just one point. They have the second-lowest goal tally (5) after Slovenia.

• France has lost in regular time in 7 of their last 8 World Championship matches.
• No more than four goals have been scored in 60 minutes in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head World Championship meetings.
• France has won four of the last head-to-head World Championship encounters (1 in OT).

Austria vs. France: Match Prediction

Despite Austria's results in this World Championship, their gameplay has been commendable. They truly showcased their potential in the match against Slovakia, where they secured a win. Other opponents had a significant advantage in terms of class and skill, yet even Canada, with the strongest squad in this tournament, struggled to score against Austria, who led throughout the first period.

I believe Austria will not face issues against underdogs with such determination. Austria has not lost in regular time in 3 of the last 4 official head-to-head meetings with France (2 wins, 1 draw). Meanwhile, France has not won in regular time in their last eight World Championship games (1 draw, 7 losses).

This is a real opportunity for Austria to earn points and achieve their main goal of retaining their elite status. Given their current form in this World Championship, I do not foresee any problems for them. My prediction: Austria with a handicap (0)