Austria vs Great Britain predictions, May 16, 2026

IIHF World Championship, on Saturday,

Austria

Great Britain

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The upcoming IIHF World Championship match between Austria and Great Britain on May 16, 2026, promises to be an intriguing contest, as Austria seeks to leverage home advantage against a determined British side. Austria has struggled in recent form, achieving only one victory in their last five matches. This inconsistency may affect their confidence on the ice, especially as they look to fine-tune their defensive strategy and capitalize on offensive opportunities.

On the other hand, Great Britain enters the game with a mixed bag of results, having secured one win in their last two outings. Their approach often involves a solid defensive game coupled with quick transition plays, which could pose challenges for Austria if executed effectively. The bookmakers have placed Austria as the favorites at odds of 1.41, reflecting their home advantage and historical performances in the tournament. However, Great Britain’s higher odds of 5.88 suggest they are seen as underdogs but should not be underestimated given their potential to surprise.

Overall, while Austria boasts home ground support and is favored to win, their recent struggles could open up the match for Great Britain to capitalize on potential weaknesses. Fans can expect a tightly contested battle as both teams aim to improve their standings in the championship.

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Austria
66.3%
Draw
17.1%
Great Britain
16.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:1

Outrights of IIHF World Championship Austria: 0.61% Great Britain: 0.2%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.47 5.4 5.7
MarathonBet 1.44 5.53 5.94
Pinnacle 1.41 5.54 5.88

Latest Results

09.05.26 Austria hockey – Slovenia hockey – 4:1
02.05.26 Germany hockey – Austria hockey – 5:2
30.04.26 Austria hockey – Germany hockey – 3:4
24.04.26 Czech Republic hockey – Austria hockey – 4:0
23.04.26 Austria hockey – Czech Republic hockey – 1:5
02.05.26 Great Britain hockey – Italy hockey – 4:1
30.04.26 Great Britain hockey – Italy hockey – 4:6
07.02.26 Great Britain hockey – Poland hockey – 5:4
06.02.26 Great Britain hockey – Slovenia hockey – 2:4
05.02.26 Great Britain hockey – Ukraine hockey – 3:2 OT

Facts

  • Recent form of Austria has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Austria may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Austria is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Austria won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 7:7. (average 2.3:2.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.05.24 Austria hockey – Great Britain hockey – 2:4
    23.05.22 Austria hockey – Great Britain hockey – 5:3
    16.04.12 Austria hockey – Great Britain hockey – N/A

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals

    1 Switzerland (B1) Austria (A4) 6 : 0
    2 Canada (A1) Denmark (B4) 1 : 2
    3 Sweden (A2) Czech Republic (B3) 5 : 2
    4 USA (B2) Finland (A3) 5 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Switzerland (B1) Denmark (B4) 7 : 0
    2 Sweden (A2) USA (B2) 2 : 6

    Final

    1 Switzerland (B1) USA (B2) 0 : 1

    3rd place

    2 Sweden (A2) Denmark (B4) 6 : 2

    IIHF World Championship Outrights

    1. Canada: 2.39 (34.12%)

    2. Switzerland: 6 (13.58%)

    3. Finland: 6.08 (13.39%)

    4. Sweden: 6.58 (12.38%)

    5. USA: 7.08 (11.5%)

    6. Czech Republic: 11.17 (7.3%)

    7. Slovakia: 37.67 (2.16%)

    8. Germany: 39.17 (2.08%)

    9. Latvia: 108.67 (0.75%)

    10. Denmark: 112.83 (0.72%)

    11. Austria: 133.67 (0.61%)

    12. Norway: 158.67 (0.51%)

    13. Slovenia: 317 (0.26%)

    14. Italy: 358.67 (0.23%)

    15. Great Britain: 400.33 (0.2%)

    16. Hungary: 400.33 (0.2%)

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