USA vs Kazakhstan prediction and betting tips - May 19, 2024

Prediction on game USA Total over 4,5

Odds: 1.6

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On Sunday, May 19th, the United States national hockey team will face Kazakhstan in a World Championship match, starting at 16:20 Central European Time. The experts at Dailysports have prepared a forecast for this game.

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USA

The United States has already played five matches in this tournament. With only two games remaining before the start of the playoffs, they have yet to secure their place in the knockout stages. However, their opponents are Kazakhstan and Latvia. The Americans are gaining momentum. They began the tournament with a 2-5 loss to Sweden, then routed Germany 6-1, followed by a surprising 4-5 overtime loss to Slovakia despite rallying from a 1-4 deficit. Subsequently, they achieved two victories: 5-0 against France and 4-1 against Poland.

Currently, the USA has ten points and sits in second place in Group B. Under certain conditions, a win over Kazakhstan could guarantee their playoff spot. However, much also depends on other results.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has almost entirely lost its chances of reaching the playoffs, but their primary goal is to maintain their status in the elite division of the World Championship. They have three points from five matches and are in the penultimate, seventh place in the Group B standings. They started the tournament well with a 3-1 win over France but failed to replicate that success. They suffered defeats to Slovakia 2-6, Latvia 0-2, and Sweden 1-3.

In their latest match, Kazakhstan conceded eight goals to Germany and managed to score only two in return. Kazakhstan still has a match against Poland, which will be crucial for them.

Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head

• The USA and Kazakhstan last met in 2021, where the Americans emerged victorious with a 3-0 scoreline.
• The USA has not lost in regulation time in 10 of their last 11 matches, scoring more than two goals in 10 of those games.
• Kazakhstan has conceded more than two goals in 6 of their last 8 matches.

USA vs Kazakhstan Prediction

The United States has a significant advantage in the game against Kazakhstan. They are clear favorites, and I do not believe Kazakhstan can counter such a star-studded team. The Americans will secure a convincing victory. My bet is on the USA's individual total of more than 4.5 goals with odds of 1.6.

Prediction on game USA Total over 4,5

Odds: 1.6

Bonus up to $130/€100

4.92

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