Germany vs Kazakhstan: prediction & betting odds May 11, 2025

The Matchday 3 encounter in Group B of the 2025 World Ice Hockey Championship between Germany and Hungary will take place on May 11 at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Germany vs. Kazakhstan: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Germany

The Germans secured a convincing victory in their opening group stage match of the World Championship against Hungary, winning 6-1. They scored two goals in each period and conceded only once in the third period. The standout performer was German forward Dominik Kahun, who scored twice, opening the scoring and netting the final goal just before the end.

• Germany has won in regular time in 5 of their last 6 World Championship matches.

• At least seven goals have been scored in 7 of Germany's last 9 World Championship games over 60 minutes.

• The Germans have scored at least four goals over three periods in 5 of their last 6 games in this tournament.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan claimed a victory in their debut match of the World Championship group stage, defeating Norway 2-1. The first goal was scored early by Norwegian Johannes Johannessen, but Kazakhstan equalized in the sixth minute of the second period through Roman Starchenko. Vladimir Volkov secured the win with a goal in the thirteenth minute of the final period.

• Kazakhstan has lost 4 of their last 6 head-to-head matches in the World Championship (1 after shootouts).

• Kazakhstan has not scored more than two goals over 60 minutes in 6 of their last 7 games in this tournament.

• At least four goals have been scored in regular time in 6 of Kazakhstan's last 8 World Championship matches.

Germany vs. Kazakhstan: Match Prediction

Germany made an impressive debut in this World Championship, showcasing excellent performance. In the upcoming match, they face a slightly tougher opponent, yet the class difference remains. Notably, in Germany's last five World Championship victories, they have won by at least a two-goal margin.  

Kazakhstan found their first match of the tournament challenging, securing a hard-fought victory by a narrow margin. The upcoming match will not be an easy task for them. In their last five World Championship defeats, Kazakhstan lost by at least a two-goal margin, including a previous encounter against Germany where they conceded eight goals while scoring only two.

Considering the circumstances, I anticipate Germany to extend their winning streak in a similar fashion: with at least a two-goal margin. My prediction: "Germany to win with a handicap of (-1.5)"