Under their current coach, de la Fuente, Spain started off with a victory in the Nations League (though they lost to Portugal on penalties in the final of the next edition a year later) and, most importantly, at Euro 2024. In qualifying, they only let Turkey take a draw in the last round. However, the World Cup began with a slight misstep—they failed to score against debutants Cape Verde, ending in a goalless draw. But then, they followed up with clean-sheet victories over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
Austria finally “broke through” in World Cup qualifying—while they’re already regulars at the Euros. Last year, they collected nineteen points in eight qualification matches, topping their group. Reaching this long-awaited tournament, they struggled but managed to beat Jordan. Thus, even after losing to Argentina, they only needed to avoid defeat to Algeria in the final round. A draw suited Algeria too—and in the end, the match concluded in an exciting 3-3 draw.
The European champions average 2.2 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match. Rangnick’s side are even more entertaining: 2.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Spain vs Austria
Spain have won four of the last five head-to-head meetings, with one draw.
Yamal and company are noticeably stronger. We predict their victory with a handicap of “-1.5 goals” (odds – 1.9).
Spain vs Austria: Key Statistics and Trends
Spain have won three of their last four matches
30% of Spain’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total number of goals per match is 2.6
Austria have won one out of three matches in the tournament
40% of Austria’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total number of goals per match is 3.5
Spain vs Austria: Probable Starting Lineups
Spain are expected to play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Simon – Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsi, Llorente – Rodri, Pedri – Baena, Merino, Yamal – Oyarzabal
Austria are expected to play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Schlager – Mwene, Alaba, Lienhart, Posch – Schlager, Seiwald – Sabitzer, Schmid, Laimer – Arnautovic. Baumgartner will miss the tournament.
