As part of one of the matches of the group stage of the World Hockey Championship, the players of the German and Canadian national teams will fight face to face. On whose side will success be in this confrontation? LiveResult.Ru gives a forecast for this match.
Germany
The German national team is considered a strong middling of the Top Division. From time to time, fans delight their fans. Even last year, the team managed to reach the semifinals. Along the way, the Bundestim beat Switzerland with a score of 3:2, and also gave a good rebuff to Finland – 1:2. This time a couple of hockey players from the NHL will participate in the Eagles. Among them are Gribauer, Seider and Stutzle.
Canada
The Canadian team, as always, is represented at the World Cup in a weakened composition, but even with such arrangements, the North Americans have great chances of winning the tournament. In the previous year, the Maple Leafs got out of the group with big problems, but eventually became world champions, defeating Russia, the USA and Finland. Moreover, "Suomi" were outplayed by overtime. Among the Canadians, it is worth noting such masters as Dubois, Mercer, Anderson and Barzal.
Statistics and figures:
- Canada is the favorite of the meeting;
- Germany has 2 wins in 5 matches;
- The Canadians have won three times in 5 meetings;
- The last face-to-face meeting of the opponents ended with a score of 5:1 in favor of the North Americans.
Forecast
As a rule, Canada easily beats its opponent. Today's meeting will not be an exception to the rules, and our bet in this case will be in favor of Canada and the home team's handicap of 1 goal.