Sweden vs Austria Prediction: Are Tre Kronor Really Powerful?

Prediction for the Hockey World Cup Sweden vs Austria match, which will take place on May 14th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Sweden is a powerful team. They always claim the highest places, but they didn't gain any medals in the last three world championships. Tre Kronor gradually moved from offensive hockey to pragmatic and focused on results. Even under Johan Garpenlöv, the team pays attention to defense. The day before, they played the first game at the World Cup, led by Sam Hallam. Two periods against the Germans were scoreless, and the only puck in the match was scored by Oscar Lindberg, sealing the win, 1:0.

Austria came to World Cup with the usual task - to remain in the elite division. The Reds and Whites outdid themselves last year at the previous World Cup, earning seven points in seven games, but it was not enough to make the playoffs. In their first meeting this year, they faced their arch-rivals, the Frenchmen. The latter opened the scoring at the end of the first period. But Roger Bader's charges leveled in the third period but conceded in overtime and lost 1:2, taking a one-point lead.

Sweden started the World Cup with a dismal 1:0 victory over the Germans, and it seemed that they didn't even want to play. Nevertheless, they should gradually adapt; this game is an excellent opportunity. The Reds and Whites are the main outsiders in Group A, so it is almost impossible for them to compete on equal terms. The only question is whether the Swede's win will be convincing. After a weak opening game, we expect a more impressive performance.

Sweden played a pragmatic opening game, but Lars Johansson won to nil and got their first shutout. Tre Kronor will again try to play quality defense in the upcoming battle. In addition, in the last six meetings, the Austrians conceded only three pucks (0.50 on average).