Germany vs Poland prediction and betting tips - May 18, 2024

Prediction on game Germany Total over 4,5

Odds: 1.71

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4.92

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The German national team will play their fifth match of the Ice Hockey World Championship against Poland. This match will take place on Saturday, May 18th, and will start at 16:20 Central European Time. Experts from Dailysports have prepared a forecast for this encounter.

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Germany

Germany, the reigning vice-champion of the world, started this tournament well. They defeated Slovakia 6-4, but then faced two heavy losses with the same score. Germany lost to Sweden and the USA 1-6. In the fourth match, the Germans delivered an incredible result, crushing Latvia 8-1. In their fifth game, scheduled for Friday, May 17th, they will play against Kazakhstan. Germany is considered the favorite in this game and has a good chance of winning.

Currently, Germany is in fifth place in Group B, with six points, just one point away from the playoff zone. Besides Kazakhstan and Poland, they will also play against France. If they win these three matches and their competitors falter, Germany has a strong chance of making it to the playoffs.

Poland

The Polish national team is the underdog of this year's World Championship, being the main favorite for relegation to the lower division. Poland earned their only point in the current tournament in the first game. They lost to Latvia 4-5 in overtime, followed by regulation-time losses. The Poles conceded five goals to Sweden, lost to France 2-4, and were blanked by Slovakia 0-4. On Friday, May 17th, they will play their fifth match of the tournament against the USA.

Their chances against such a strong opponent are slim, especially since the Americans will be highly motivated to win. Poland is currently at the bottom of Group B with just one point, but they still have a chance to maintain their spot. They are two points behind the seventh-placed team and have a direct confrontation with their immediate competitor, Kazakhstan.

Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History

• The last time Poland and Germany played each other was back in 1992, when Germany overwhelmed Poland with an 11-1 victory.
• Germany has won in regulation time in 8 of their last 11 matches. They have not lost in regulation time in 9 of their last 11 matches.

Germany vs Poland Prediction

Both teams have significant motivation to win this game. However, Germany clearly has a stronger and more skilled squad than Poland. Therefore, I am confident that Germany will secure the victory. My bet is on Germany's individual total of over 4.5 goals, with odds of 1.71.

Prediction on game Germany Total over 4,5

Odds: 1.71

Bonus up to $130/€100

4.92

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