Hungary vs Denmark: prediction & betting odds May 16, 2025

The Matchday 8 encounter in Group B of the 2025 World Championship between Hungary and Denmark will take place on May 16 at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Hungary vs. Denmark: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Hungary

Hungary suffered a 1-6 defeat against the Czech Republic in their last World Championship match, marking their third loss in four games of the tournament. The only goal for Hungary was scored by Andras Mihalik in the second period. Notably, Hungary managed just 12 shots on target, nearly 2.5 times fewer than their opponent. The team is sixth in Group B, with three points, and alongside Kazakhstan, they have the lowest scoring record (6 goals).

• Hungary has lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 official matches.
• The team has not conceded more than two goals in 60 minutes in 5 of their last 6 previous official games.
• At least six goals have been scored in regular time in four of Hungary's games in the current tournament.

Denmark

Denmark ended a three-match losing streak at the World Championship by defeating Kazakhstan 5-1 in their previous game. Three players in the team scored two points each, with Alexander True notably scoring twice. Denmark, being the second-most conceding team in their group after Hungary (18 goals), is fifth with three points.

• At least six goals have been scored in regular time in 6 of Denmark's last 8 World Championship matches.
• The team has lost after three periods in 8 of their last 10 World Championship games.
• Denmark has conceded at least five goals in regular time in 3 of their last 4 World Championship matches.

Hungary vs. Denmark: Match Prediction

Having faced the main favorites of their group and lost each time in regular time, Denmark has started the fight to maintain their place in the elite division. Among their main rivals in this matter, the team looks more convincing, so they should not face problems in the upcoming match. Hungary managed to beat only Kazakhstan in the current World Championship, also facing mainly group leaders, but in terms of squad strength, they are noticeably inferior to Denmark, making it unlikely for them to hold on.

In World Championship history, the teams have met twice, with Denmark winning both times by at least two goals in regular time. The team's last game showed that they have no problems with execution against outsiders, and given that Hungary has lost by at least five goals in 3 of their 4 matches in this World Championship, I believe Denmark will ensure at least a couple of goals difference.

My prediction: Denmark with a handicap (-1.5)