USA vs Kazakhstan Prediction and Betting Tips

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 24hscores have prepared a forecast for this game.

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USA

Tournament Performance

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

Current Standings

Currently, the USA has ten points and sits in second place in Group B. A win over Kazakhstan could secure their playoff spot, depending on other results.

Kazakhstan

Tournament Performance

Kazakhstan has almost entirely lost its chances of reaching the playoffs. Their primary goal now is to maintain their status in the elite division of the World Championship. With three points from five matches, they are in the penultimate, seventh place in Group B. They started the tournament well with a 3-1 win over France but have struggled since then, suffering defeats to Slovakia (2-6), Latvia (0-2), and Sweden (1-3).

Recent Performance

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 their standings.

Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head

The USA and Kazakhstan last met in 2021, with the Americans winning 3-0.
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 holds a significant advantage in the upcoming game against Kazakhstan. As clear favorites, it is unlikely that Kazakhstan can counter such a formidable opponent. The Americans are expected to secure a convincing victory. My bet is on the USA’s individual total of more than 4.5 goals with odds of 1.6.