Latest USA vs Austria Prediction | Expert IIHF Predictions
USA vs Austria Recent Form
Team USA are in decent form, looking at the most recent matches. However, they are not at the level everyone would expect them to be. Last year, they finished 4th in the main stage. They reached the semifinals, where they lost to Finland, and after, lost the third-place battle against Chezhia.
So far in the competition, the USA have played two games, one against Hungary, and the other against Finland. With two wins, they are now at the summit of Group A, with a +9 goal difference. In summary, their latest five games include three wins and two losses.
On the other hand, while Austria are in the highest group in the tournament, they are struggling to keep up. Last year, Austria were in Group B, where they finished 6th out of eight teams. The Eagles only won one game clean, one in overtime, and lost five, two in overtime.
Similarly, they started this season poorly. The group just seems too strong for the Eagles, as they lost against France and Sweden, and will face Denmark and the USA next. Considering they only scored one goal in two games, it will be a difficult season for them.
USA vs Austria Head to Head
In the five most recent clashes between Team USA and the Eagles, the Americans have taken all five wins. However, the Austrians came close in the most recent clash, as the game ended in a draw. But, as we went into overtime, the USA managed to secure an important win. With this in mind, our IIHF predictions are starting to favour Team USA more and more.
USA vs Austria Betting Tips
Lastly, we make our USA vs Austria prediction. The latest odds heavily favour Team USA, and we can’t see the game going any other way. The odds for the USA to win stand at 1.10. For the Eagles to make an upset, the odds are at 20.00, and for a draw, at 10.00.
Considering the low odds for only a bet on Team USA, you can consider combinations or Goal bets. The Eagles have conceded a total of seven goals in two games so far. It is likely that they will concede four or more goals in this matchup. There are usually several lines, and you can even try betting on the USA to score more than five goals.
USA vs Austria Lineups
Check out the most likely starting six players for both teams.
USA: (GK) Calvin Petersen; (DEF) Dylan Samberg, Nick Perbix; (ATC) Rocco Grimaldi, Nick Bonino, Alex Tuch.
Austria: (GK) Bernhard Starkbaum; (DEF) Thimo Nickl, Bernd Wolf; (ATC) Lucas Thaler, Lukas Haudum, Ali Wukovits.
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