Hungary vs Norway: prediction & betting odds May 19, 2025

The Matchday 11 encounter in Group B of the 2025 World Ice Hockey Championship between Hungary and Norway will take place on May 19 at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Hungary vs. Norway: match prediction, betting odds, and statistics.

Hungary

Hungary suffered a heavy defeat in their last World Championship game, losing 0-10 to Switzerland, marking their third consecutive loss in the tournament. The team managed only six shots on target, significantly lower than their opponent. Hungary has conceded the most goals in the current World Championship, with a total of 38 goals against them. They are currently sixth in their group with three points.

• Hungary has not scored more than one goal in regulation time in 4 of their last 6 matches in this World Championship.
• The team has lost after three periods in 5 of 6 games in this World Championship.
• Hungary has conceded at least six goals in regulation time in 5 of their last 6 games in the current World Championship.

Norway

Norway suffered their sixth consecutive defeat in the World Championship, losing 3-6 to Denmark. The team was almost twice outshot by their opponent (27:47) and accumulated 27 penalty minutes during the game, allowing the opposition to score four power-play goals. Norway is at the bottom of their group with just one point, having lost all their games in this Championship (1 in OT).

• Norway has lost in regulation time in 5 of their last 6 World Championship matches.
• The team has conceded at least five goals in 60 minutes in 3 of their last 4 games in this World Championship.
• At least five goals have been scored in regulation time in 6 of the last 9 World Championship games involving Norway.

Hungary vs. Norway: Match Prediction

Norway has struggled in the current World Championship and is at risk of relegation, a situation they haven't faced in the last five years. They have the fewest points in their group, but their opponent, Hungary, offers hope in their final tournament game. If Norway fails to capitalize on this opportunity, it would be a significant failure, but they are unlikely to let it happen.

After conceding ten unanswered goals, Hungary will be psychologically unprepared, especially since this is their second game in two days. In this regard, Norway should be fresher and focused on achieving their main objective in this tournament. Notably, Norway has won in regulation time in 3 of the last 4 official head-to-head meetings. Norway's skill level and player quality are undoubtedly higher, and this factor alone should resolve any doubts.

My prediction: Victory for Norway