Czech Republic vs Kazakhstan: prediction & betting odds May 17, 2025

The Matchday 9 encounter in Group B of the 2025 World Ice Hockey Championship between the Czech Republic and Kazakhstan will take place on May 17 at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Czech Republic vs. Kazakhstan: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Czech Republic

The Czechs secured their fourth consecutive victory in the tournament, defeating Hungary 6-1 in their last game. They outshot their opponents more than twice, and one of their six goals came from a power play. David Pastrnak stood out for the Czech Republic, earning three points (2+1). The team has scored 20 goals, the best result in Group B, and leads their group with 11 points.

• At least seven goals have been scored in regular time in 3 of the Czech Republic's 4 matches in the current World Championship.
• The team has not scored more than four goals in 60 minutes in 7 of their last 10 World Championship games.
• The Czech Republic has not won by more than four goals in regular time in 3 of their last 4 head-to-head World Championship meetings.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan suffered a 1-5 defeat to Denmark in their last tournament match, marking their third consecutive loss in regular time in this World Championship. Their only goal was scored in the third period by Nikita Mikhailis. Kazakhstan has only three points, placing them seventh in Group B, two points ahead of Norway, who are in the relegation zone.

• Kazakhstan has not conceded more than five goals in regular time in their last five World Championship matches.
• The team has not scored more than one goal in 60 minutes in four previous head-to-head World Championship encounters.

Czech Republic vs. Kazakhstan: Match Prediction

Kazakhstan has been performing poorly in this World Championship. Their only victory came against Norway, and it's important to note that they have only faced Germany among the group leaders. If Kazakhstan struggles against lower-ranked teams, they have little hope against the Czechs, who are currently the reigning world champions. The Czechs have no issues with scoring, leading their group in this aspect. Kazakhstan, on the other hand, has the worst scoring record in their group alongside Hungary, so they have little to surprise their upcoming opponents with.

I expect a convincing victory from the Czechs in the upcoming match. The last time they faced Kazakhstan in the World Championship was in 2023, when they won convincingly with a score of 5-1. Additionally, in this tournament, the team has won by at least five goals in two previous matches. I believe they can replicate the result of their last head-to-head meeting with Kazakhstan.

My prediction: Czech Republic with a handicap (-3.5)