LiontipsKazakhstan vs Germany. Prediction and Betting Tips for IIHF World Championship (May 26, 2021).
Command Analysis
Kazakhstan won in the first two games: first, they defeated Latvia (3:2 B), and then again in a penalty shootout were more accurate than Finland (2:1). In both cases, Kazakhstan were considered an outsider, but they didn't seem to mind that at all.
The team of Yuri Mikhailis however couldn't win the third game. They lost to the USA without scoring a single goal - 0:3. The Kazakhstanis took 18 shots at the opponent's goal while allowing the US team to take 52 shots. After three games, the Kazakh national team is on the fourth line and has four points in the asset, so their chances of going to the playoffs are low.
Germany are the leader of Group B with nine points. In each of the three games, they managed to earn a victory. The Germans defeated Italy (9:4), Norway (5:1), and Canada (3:1). But if in the first two games the result was not surprising at all, in the confrontation with the Maple Leafs the Germans were considered outsiders.
But Toni Söderholm's charges took advantage of the Canadians' problems. It is worth noting the actions of Niederberger, who saved a total of 39 shots, and many shots were stopped by the brave defenders.
Trends
Ставка1st period: total over 1.5
In two out of three Germany's games, more than one goal was scored in the first period.
СтавкаKazakhstan IT less than 1.5
In the last two games, the Germans conceded less than two goals.
Tip and bets
We think that the Germans are determined to fight for the highest place in this championship and do not plan to lose points in games against outsiders. Germany had a great three previous games, they managed to beat Canada, so they should be able to deal with the Kazakhs, too.
Our prediction - Germany to win with the Asian handicap (-1.5)
Kazakhstan don't score a lot, and also try to be reliable on the defensive. The Germans don't plan to lose a lot of energy in the upcoming game. So we think that together the teams will not score 5 goals.
Our prediction is total under 4.5 goals
