Norway vs Germany: prediction & betting odds May 13, 2025

The Matchday 5 encounter in Group B of the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship between Norway and Germany will take place on May 13 at the Jyske Bank Boxen Arena in Herning. Norway vs. Germany: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Norway National Team

The Norwegians suffered a defeat in their previous match against the Czech Republic, marking their second consecutive loss in the tournament during regular time (1-2). Norway scored their only goal in the middle of the match, with Stian Solberg being the scorer. In the Group B standings, alongside Denmark and Hungary, the team has no points and is among the bottom three.

• Norway has won 3 of their last 4 head-to-head meetings at the World Championship (1 via shootout).
• The team has scored at least three goals in regular time in 4 of the last 6 official head-to-head encounters.
• No more than five goals have been scored over three periods in 6 of Norway's last 7 World Championship matches.

Germany National Team

Germany defeated Kazakhstan in their previous tournament match with a score of 4-1. Notably, the team has not lost in this World Championship, winning both times during regular time. In the last match, Germany conceded first but equalized only ten minutes later. However, they performed better in the first 20 minutes than in the following two periods, judging by their shooting activity (15 shots on target). In Group B, the team is in fourth place with six points.

• Germany has scored at least three goals in regular time in 6 of their last 7 World Championship matches.
• The team has not conceded more than one goal over 60 minutes in the last three World Championship games.
• At least five goals have been scored in regular time in the last five head-to-head meetings at the World Championship.

Norway vs. Germany: Match Prediction

Despite not facing the toughest opponents at the start of the World Championship, Germany has looked quite convincing and has yet to lose in this tournament, winning twice in regular time. Norway, on the other hand, has shown the opposite trend, struggling in both matches and losing by one goal after three periods. I believe Norway's losing streak will continue in the upcoming match, as Germany is unlikely to drop points, given their potential and higher skill level.

It's worth noting that Germany has won in regular time in 6 of their last 7 World Championship matches, while Norway has lost after three periods in 8 of their last 10 games in this tournament. The last time these teams met at the World Championship was in 2021, with Germany securing a convincing 5-1 victory. While a similar scoreline might not be guaranteed this time, Germany should still secure maximum points.

My prediction: Germany to Win