Belgium vs Austria Predictions for Saturday’s Euro 2024 qualifier in Brussels. This is the first meeting in 12 years between these two nations, but both remain unbeaten in the campaign so far. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Belgium vs Austria Predictions
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A Convergence of Unbeaten Streaks
Key Stats
– Austria have been on a winning streak with four straight victories, adding to the intensity of the encounter.
– The average fouls per game for Belgium and Austria stand at 9.0 and 11.0, respectively, indicating a high-octane, aggressive match-up.
Belgium and Austria, both maintaining an unbeaten record in Group F, are poised to take their Euro 2024 qualification ambitions head-on in an encounter at the King Baudouin Stadium this Saturday evening. The Austrians commenced their campaign with back-to-back victories in March, while the Belgians initiated their quest with an assertive 3-0 trouncing of Sweden. Each team brings its unique blend of strength, strategy, and resilience to the football arena, making this game a highly anticipated spectacle.
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Belgium: An Analysis
Belgium, a team that entered the 2022 World Cup as group favourites, could not live up to expectations. Their journey in the tournament was a series of ups and downs, culminating in a lacklustre exit prior to the knockout phase. This resulted in Roberto Martinez’s resignation and the introduction of Domenico Tedesco as the head coach. Since then, Belgium’s performances have seen a resurgence. Despite their inconsistent track record, Tedesco appears to have reinvigorated the squad, which was stagnating towards the end of the Martinez era.
Romelu Lukaku, with his hat-trick against Sweden and a goal against Germany, seems to be in fine form under Tedesco’s stewardship. However, the Red Devils will be without the services of their captain, Kevin De Bruyne, due to an injury. Tedesco’s selection might lean towards youth, and Aster Vranckx is anticipated to replace De Bruyne. Belgium’s possible formation for Saturday’s game could either be a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1, with Thibaut Courtois between the sticks and Lukaku spearheading the attack.
Austria: A Deeper Dive
Austria, on the other hand, sits atop Group F, leading Belgium and Sweden by three points. They have been successful in acquiring maximum points from their first two qualifiers back in March. Notably, Austria have also amassed four straight victories, including friendly wins against Andorra and Italy. Under the leadership of Ralf Rangnick, the team has made significant improvements since their forgettable UEFA Nations League campaign last year.
David Alaba, the Real Madrid defender, is expected to earn his 100th international cap in the upcoming match. Austria will likely field a potent attacking duo in the form of Freiburg striker Michael Gregoritsch and veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.
Looking For Betting Value
Given these factors, we suggest backing a William Hill bet builder made of three selections and returning at 7/1: Over 2 Goals, Over 3 Cards, Over 10 Corners. An analysis of the available data supports this prediction convincingly.
Belgium’s attacking prowess, showcased by an average of 3.0 goals per game and 14.0 total shots per game in this campaign so far, combined with Austria’s similar aggressive form with an average of 3.0 goals and 22.0 shots per game, suggests the possibility of more than two goals being scored in the upcoming match.
The aggressive nature of both teams also justifies the prediction of over three cards in the game. Austria’s average fouls per game stand at 11.0, and Belgium’s at 9.0, hinting towards the probability of cards being shown. Furthermore, Belgium’s 9.0 corners per game and Austria’s 5.5 suggest that the upcoming clash might see well more than ten corners.
As for the correct score prediction, our suggestion is to go for a 2-1 Belgium’s win. This is primarily based on the teams’ recent performance data. Belgium, with an average of 3.0 goals scored per game and a clean sheet in their previous match, demonstrates a solid attacking line-up.
Austria, while equally aggressive, has conceded an average of 1.0 goal per game, providing a window for Belgium to edge past them also considering the hosts will be having the home advantage that should push them over the line and continue their rebuilding phase underway under new coach Tedesco.
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