Austria vs Slovakia: prediction & betting odds May 12, 2025

The Matchday 4 encounter in Group A of the 2025 World Ice Hockey Championship between Austria and Slovakia will take place on May 12 at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Austria vs. Slovakia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Austria National Team

The team suffered its second consecutive defeat in the tournament, losing to Sweden 2-4 in the previous match. Notably, Austria led twice during the game, despite being almost twice as inactive in shooting compared to their opponent (16:25). Along with Slovenia, Austria has no points and occupies the seventh spot in Group A.

• Austria has lost in regular time in 6 of their last 9 World Championship matches.
• No more than six goals were scored over three periods in the last six World Championship games involving Austria.
• Austria has scored at least two goals in regular time in 6 of their last 8 World Championship matches.

Slovakia National Team

Slovakia claimed their first victory in this World Championship, defeating Slovenia 3-1 in the previous match. They outshot their opponent almost twofold (39:18) and had scored all three goals by the middle of the game. Slovakia has one of the lowest scoring records in their group (3 goals) and is fifth in Group A with three points.

• Slovakia has lost 4 of their last 5 World Championship matches (1 in a shootout).
• No more than six goals were scored over three periods in 5 of the last 7 World Championship games involving Slovakia.
• The team has not scored more than three goals in regular time in their last five World Championship matches.

Austria vs. Slovakia: Match Prediction

Austria has been surprising in this World Championship despite two consecutive losses. They faced the tournament's main favorites in both games and managed to challenge them: against Sweden, they led twice, and against Finland, they were close to securing points. Given the level of their next opponent and Austria's determination, they can aim for more, especially since Slovakia has not impressed strongly in their two tournament games so far.

Vladimir Orszagh's team is the favorite for the upcoming match, but the start of the World Championship suggests the situation is not so clear-cut. The team has suffered 3 losses in their last 4 tournament matches (1 in a shootout). Based on Austria's attitude, they seem ready to put up a fight in the upcoming match, and in my opinion, they can certainly hold their ground, but I suggest playing it safe. Austria has not lost in regular time by more than one goal in 5 of their last 8 World Championship matches. My prediction: Austria with a handicap (+1.5)