Switzerland vs Austria: prediction & betting odds May 22, 2025

The quarter-final match of the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship between Switzerland and Austria will take place on May 22 at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning. Switzerland vs. Austria: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Switzerland

Switzerland finished the group stage as the leader of Group A, earning a total of 19 points over seven matches, with their only loss coming against the Czech Republic in overtime. Notably, Switzerland was the most defensively solid team in their group, conceding only eight goals, while offensively, they were second only to the Czechs, scoring 34 goals. Key players included Denis Malgin (0+9) and Tyler Moy (3+6), who were the team's top point scorers. Sven Andrighetto also stood out, ranking among the top three goal scorers of the tournament with seven goals.

In the World Championship quarter-finals, Switzerland is making its eighth consecutive appearance. They have advanced beyond this stage twice in that time. Last year, the team defeated Germany at this stage and eventually reached the tournament final.

• Switzerland has won their last six matches in this World Championship by at least a three-goal margin in regular time.
• The team has not conceded more than one goal over three periods in their last five World Championship games.
• No more than six goals have been scored in regular time in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings in the World Championship.

Austria

Austria secured a spot among the top four in Group A by defeating Latvia in their seventh group stage match. The team suffered three regulation-time losses in the tournament, falling to the top three teams in their group. Austria had three players each scoring seven points: Marco Kasper (4+3), Dominic Zwerger (3+4), and Peter Schneider (2+5).

Austria has reached the playoffs of the World Championship for the first time in 31 years. Their last quarter-final appearance was in 1994, where they were defeated by Finland (0-10).

• Austria has won their last three matches in this World Championship (one via shootout).
• At least six goals have been scored in regular time in 4 of Austria's last 6 World Championship games.
• The team has scored at least two goals over 60 minutes in 5 of their last 6 World Championship matches.

Switzerland vs. Austria: Match Prediction

Austria rightfully claimed the fourth spot in their group. The team has performed significantly better than in previous World Championships, but their opponent will likely be too strong for them to advance further. Switzerland has played consistently throughout the tournament, raising no questions about their performance. Moreover, they have not underestimated any opponents in this tournament, ensuring they will be well-prepared for Austria.

In this World Championship, Switzerland has won their last six games by at least a three-goal margin in regular time. Meanwhile, Austria has lost to all the teams in their group that are on par with Switzerland. I believe Switzerland's experience and skill level, which are noticeably superior, will be decisive in this matchup. Given the team's character and quality of play, they should not face any issues in the quarter-final stage.

My prediction: Switzerland with a handicap (-2.5)