Austria vs Germany Preview & Prediction | 2026 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship | Group Stage

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Following a priceless win against Hungary, Germany now look to try and follow that up against Austria, who were demolished most recently.

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Austria vs Germany prediction

To have nine goals scored past you is a big issue regardless of the match that’s exactly what happened to Austria, who were utterly outclassed by Switzerland on Wednesday. It served as serious damage to their goal difference and whilst they remain in the top four of Group A, their place is now far less stable than it was.

Germany though, are threatening a rally after getting the better of Hungary 6-2 in what was simply a must-win game from their perspective. Now they have belief, confidence and when taking into account how bad the Austrian backline looked last time out, this German side are more than capable of putting a few pucks past them. There always seems to be a team who makes a late charge and it’s worth backing Germany to be that team in Group A with another win here.

Austria vs Germany tip: Germany to win