Norway vs Austria prediction and betting tips - May 19, 2024
In the group stage of the World Ice Hockey Championship, Norway will face Austria. The match will take place in Prague on Sunday, May 19th, and is scheduled to start at 16:20 Central European Time. This match prediction is provided by Dailysports experts.
Norway
Despite having the star player Mats Zuccarello, the Norwegian team has not been able to exceed expectations in the current tournament. The team has lost four out of their five matches. The only exception was an unexpected 2-0 victory against Denmark.
In their remaining games against Austria and Great Britain, the Scandinavians are considered favorites and need to secure their place in the elite division.
Austria
The Austrians started with two consecutive losses. While they struggled in the first match (1-5 against Denmark), they performed well against Switzerland but conceded the decisive goal just seconds before the final buzzer.
In their next game, Austria showed great character, narrowly losing to Canada in overtime. This was followed by a sensational victory over Finland, which keeps their playoff hopes alive. To advance, they need to defeat the Czech Republic, Norway, and Great Britain.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- Norway has won only one of their last six matches.
- Austria plays entertaining hockey, with 35 goals scored in their four matches.
- The last two head-to-head meetings between these teams were decided in a shootout.
Norway vs Austria Prediction
Norway is considered the favorite, but Austria has shown good results in this tournament. Expect an exciting battle and bet on a total of more than 4.5 goals.