Austria vs Sweden predictions for Tuesday’s Euro 2024 Group F qualifier at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Austria and Sweden will clash on Tuesday in an important match for next summer’s Euros qualification. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Austria vs Sweden Predictions
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Austria vs Sweden’s Quest for European Championship Qualification
Key Stats
– Sweden’s away record reveals a worrying trend, with losses in six of their last seven competitive away matches.
– The last two encounters between Austria and Sweden have ended in victories for Austria.
The imminent showdown between Austria and Sweden on Tuesday promises to be a pulsating encounter. A pivotal match is at hand, with Austria’s quest to maintain their dominant position in Group F and Sweden’s endeavours to make their mark. Despite an uneven playing field, this football fixture could deliver surprises.
Austria’s Aspirations
Austria, currently topping Group F, have their eyes set on the prize – qualifying for the forthcoming European Championship, conveniently situated in the territory of their neighbours, Germany. Ralf Rangnick, the former Manchester United boss, now celebrates his first year at the helm of Das Team, with a record that gives Austria cause for optimism.
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Two victories against Azerbaijan and Estonia marked an auspicious start for Austria, followed by a gratifying 1-1 draw against Belgium. The potent Romelu Lukaku’s second-half strike was answered by Orel Mangala’s own goal, resulting in a hard-earned point for Austria. A win against Sweden would extend Austria’s lead to seven points, potentially an unbridgeable gap with only five remaining games for the Swedes.
Austria, who have tasted two consecutive European Championships, strives for a third under Rangnick’s guidance. Any shortcoming in this pursuit would undoubtedly be perceived as a severe letdown for the progressively improving Austrian side.
Sweden’s Struggle
Contrastingly, Sweden find themselves at a crossroads. Falling to a second defeat in three matches could jeopardise their chance of qualifying for Europe’s premier international tournament for the first time since Euro 1996. The Blue and Yellow’s recent performance in the Nations League campaign has not been stellar, garnering a mere four points from six games, resulting in relegation to the third tier.
Despite the unsatisfactory performance and the missed opportunity to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar, 60-year-old Janne Andersson managed to retain his position as Sweden’s coach. While a 4-1 friendly triumph against New Zealand boosted morale, it would mean nothing if Sweden fail to, at the very least, avoid defeat against Austria.
The Lineups
Both teams may see changes in their lineups for the coming fixture. For Austria, after earning a valuable point against Belgium, Ralf Rangnick may keep the same starting XI, with Marcel Sabitzer on standby. Real Madrid’s David Alaba, who recently earned his 100th cap, is expected to captain the Austrian team.
Meanwhile, Sweden could witness the return of Alexander Isak after resting the Newcastle United striker during their friendly victory over New Zealand. The likes of Dejan Kulusevski, Victor Lindelof, and Emil Forsberg, who did not participate in the 4-1 victory, could also return, refreshed and ready for action.
A Preview into the Game
Historically, Austria have enjoyed a four-match winning streak and a draw, remaining unbeaten in their last five encounters. Sweden, conversely, have suffered a poor competitive away record, with six losses in their last seven matches.
Given Austria’s recent victories over Azerbaijan and Estonia and a draw against Belgium, it’s easy to see why they have been made the favourite here. Yet, while Austria has won their last two encounters against Sweden, they have struggled to keep clean sheets, suggesting a potential twist in the upcoming clash.
Pivoting to Predictions
For this match we have picked a William Hill Bet Builder which is made of three selections and that offer a lucrative return of 8/1: Over 2 Goals, Over 3 Cards, Over 10 Corners. Looking at the teams’ past performances, these predictions seem feasible. Austria’s games have averaged 2.3 goals per match, with a high average of 10.3 fouls, indicating a likelihood of cards. Additionally, between the two teams, they average approximately 10 corners per game, lending credence to the Over 10 Corners prediction.
Moreover, the teams’ attacking strengths and defensive frailties suggest a possibility for a 2-2 draw in the correct score market. Austria and Sweden average over 2 goals per match, and both teams struggle to maintain clean sheets. Given these stats, a high-scoring draw seems like a plausible outcome.
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