Switzerland vs Kazakhstan: prediction & betting odds May 20, 2025

The Matchday 12 clash in Group B at the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship between Switzerland and Kazakhstan will take place on May 20 at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Switzerland vs. Kazakhstan: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Switzerland

In their previous match, the team thrashed Hungary 10-0. This victory marked Patrick Fischer's side's fifth consecutive win in this tournament. Additionally, Switzerland kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 World Championship games. Against Hungary, Switzerland allowed only 6 shots on target, and Andres Ambuhl became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the World Championship. Switzerland currently tops Group B.

Forward Nico Hischier will miss the rest of the tournament due to injury.

• Switzerland has not scored more than 6 goals in regular time in 10 of their last 11 World Championship matches.
• The team has not conceded more than two goals in 60 minutes in 9 of their last 10 games in this tournament.
• Switzerland has defeated their upcoming opponent in 5 of their last 6 World Championship encounters.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan lost their last match 1-6 to the USA. The team held on during the first period but conceded five goals in the next 20 minutes. They managed to score in the final minute of the last period, with Vladimir Volkov netting the goal. Oleg Bolyakin's side suffered their fifth consecutive defeat at the 2025 World Championship and currently sits in 7th place in their group with 3 points.

• In 7 of their last 9 World Championship games, the team has conceded at least 4 goals.
• Kazakhstan has not scored more than two goals in three periods in 11 of their last 12 World Championship matches.
• Kazakhstan has lost in regular time in 10 of their last 12 World Championship games.

Switzerland vs. Kazakhstan: Match Prediction

The game against Hungary was an easy outing for Patrick Fischer's side, even with the head coach resting several key players. With their strong results, Switzerland can even aim for the top spot in the group, and they are likely to seize this opportunity. Their upcoming opponent is not a formidable force, and Switzerland has won five consecutive World Championship games by at least three goals.

Kazakhstan has been one of the major disappointments at the 2025 World Championship. They won against Norway on the first matchday, a team currently at the bottom of Group B, but Oleg Bolyakin's side then lost five consecutive games, including a defeat to the rarely elite Hungarians. Even against such an opponent, Kazakhstan lost by two goals, while in other matches, their opponents have won by at least three goals.

My prediction: Switzerland with a handicap (-2.5)