LiontipsThe USA vs Germany. Prediction and Betting Tips for IIHF World Championship (May 31, 2021).
Command Analysis
The USA were defeated in the opening match against Finland (1:2), but later found their game and developed a streak of four wins. The Americans dealt with Kazakhstan (3:0) and Latvia (4:2), and also beat Norway (2:1) in a really tough game. In the game against the Norwegians, the Americans were considered the clear favourites, but the game was equal, and the American team almost allowed the opponent to level the score.
The Americans have players from different Leagues in their squad, but mostly, of course, these are representatives of the NHL, however, they have not yet had time to gain experience. If Capuano's charges win the remaining two games, they can qualify for the playoffs from the second position.
Germany were off to a great start at this tournament and scored three victories, but the Germans were defeated in the next two matches. The Germans were the favorites in the confrontation with Kazakhstan but lost the game with a score of 2:3. They lost again to Finland with a difference of one goal - 1:2. Against Suomi, Tony Söderholm's squad led the final attack on the last minutes during their power play and created good chances, but they could not take the matters to overtime.
By the way, the Germans can still steal Canada's place in the top four, because they are currently occupying the fourth position and have nine points in the asset.
Trends
Ставка1st Period: Total Under 1.5
In four out of five games of the United States, less than two goals were scored in the first period.
Ставка2nd Period: Both To Score - No
In three out of five games with the participation of Germany, one of the teams did not score in the second period.
Tip and bets
Germany fight well against the favourites and are yet to be crushed at this tournament. Given that the United States experienced problems in the game against Norway, the Germans may well cling to the points in the upcoming match. We think that even if Söderholm's players lose, they will do that with a difference of one goal.
We bet on Germany to win with the Asian handicap (+1.5)
In recent fixtures, Germany act very carefully on the defensive, and as a result the games with their participation normally have less than six goals. The Americans also do not score too many goals.
Second bet - total under 5.5 goals.
