Austria vs France Prediction: The Group D matches of the UEFA EURO 2024 is all set to begin with the tournament favorites France taking on the underdogs Austria in what promises to be a exciting first match-up, at the Merkur Spiel arena in Dusseldorf on 18th June, 2024 at 12:30 AM IST.
While the Les bleus will be looking to start the tournament with a win, Austria won’t hand them an easy victory due to the form in which the team is performing.
Austria vs France Match Info
- Date: Saturday 18th June, 2024
- Kick-off time: 12:30 AM IST
- Location: Merkur Spiel arena, Dusseldorf
- Last meeting: FRA 2- 0 AUT
Austria vs France Prediction
Other than the unusual draw in their last game versus Canada, France have been in an excellent form, also topping their group stage to qualify for the UEFA EURO 2024. Other than this, the Les Bleus have faced just one more defeat since 2022 World Cup when they lost to Argentina.
Although Austria has managed to clench a victory against France just once in their last eleven outings, Ralf Rangnick’s squad would be full of confidence when they take on France, as they are on a winning streak of 7 matches. They showed class in the qualifiers as well, finishing the league with 2nd spot in their group to comfortably qualify for the EURO.
- ✅ More than 2.5 goals – France to score first.
- ✅ Kylian Mbappe to score for France.
- ✅ Yellow cards – under 2.5
- ✅ France to win the match.
Austria vs France Previews
Austria Team Preview
Austria,making their third consecutive Euro appearance seems to be at the top of their game,not losing a single match in their last seven fixtures, which includes a 2-1 win over Germany in 2023. Austria secured six victories out of eight matches in their qualifying group, finishing just one point behind Belgium and dropping only five points overall. This performance has earned them their fourth appearance in the Euros. Austria’s previous campaigns in 2008 and 2016 ended without a single win, but they now look to improve on past results.
- Austria drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their last fixture, arising concerns among fans if they would be able to face the pressure against the league favorites France.
- With Rangnick’s expertise on the sidelines and one of the most cohesive squads Austria has ever assembled, there is growing confidence that their high-intensity style of play could pose a challenge even for a team like France. .
France Team Preview
France, determined to overcome their 2022 World Cup final loss, have only lost to Germany (twice) in international matches since then. They dominated Euro qualifiers with seven wins and one draw. With two Euro titles, their track record in this tournament is among the best.
- Didier Deschamps has made a statement letting everyone know that though they don’t doubt Austria’s talented players and quality of their play, his squad won’t take any department lightly while their match up against Austria as he is aware of his opponent’s ability to apply pressure on the ground and the intensity at which they play the game.
- France has never lost their opening match at the Euros, with six wins and three draws. Both of their title-winning campaigns started with victories without a single ball in the net from their opponents.
AUT vs FRA Team News
Austria:
- Out Due to Injury: David Alaba, Sasa Kalajdzic, Xaver Schlager
- Key Player: Marcel Sabitzer (outstanding season with Borussia Dortmund: 4 goals, 3 assists)
France:
- Returning from Illness: Kingsley Coman
- Fit to Play: Kylian Mbappe (recovered from knee injury scare)
- Out Due to Injury: Aurelien Tchouameni (foot injury)
AUT vs FRA Last Five Head-to-Head
- France: 3 Games won
- Austria: 1 Games won
- Draw: 1 Game draw
AUT vs FRA Possible Lineups
France Possible Playing XI: Maignan, Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez, Griezmann, Kante, Rabiot, Dembele , Thuram, Mbappe
Austria Possible Playing XI: Pentz, Posch, Lienhart, Trauner, Mwene, Laimer, Seiwald, Wimmer, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Gregoritsch
AUT vs FRA Win Probability
- France : 60%
- DRAW: 15%
- Austria : 25%
AUT vs FRA Dream11 Team
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