Austria vs Turkey – Match Preview

Austria is set to host Turkey in a thrilling 1/8 round match of the European Championship. This game is scheduled for Monday, July 2, 2024, at Leipzig Stadion. The kickoff is at 19:00 GMT. This match will be on neutral ground. Both teams are eager to win and advance to the quarterfinals. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Austria is slightly favored by bookmakers, but the odds are close. This shows the unpredictable nature of knockout football.

Austria – Form

Austria’s performance lately has been inconsistent. They suffered a 1-0 defeat to France in their last match. The game was at the Duesseldorf Arena, and an own goal by Maximilian Woeber was the decider. Before this, they claimed two away wins. They beat Poland 3-1 and then won a 3-2 match against the Netherlands on June 25th. These victories, especially the latter, show Austria’s resilience and ability to defy expectations.

Turkey – Form

Turkey’s form has also been mixed. Their latest match was a 2-1 win against the Czech Republic on June 26, 2024. Hakan Calhanoglu and Cenk Tosun scored the goals. This victory aligned with the balanced expectations from bookmakers. Before this win, Turkey lost 0-3 to Portugal. Yet, they managed a 3-1 victory over Georgia, demonstrating their capacity to bounce back. Mert Muldur and Arda Guler were among the scorers.

Austria – Turkey – Head to Head

The last match between Austria and Turkey was on March 26, 2024. Austria won 6:1 in a friendly match. In their last 8 meetings, Turkey won 5 times and Austria won 2. This shows Turkey’s success in these matchups. In 3 of the past 5 matches, both teams scored. Austria has found it challenging against Turkey, winning only 2 of the last 8 matches.

Austria – Turkey – Standings

This match is a knockout stage game in the European Championship. Austria and Turkey have both advanced from the group stages. Now, they are in the win-or-go-home phase of the EURO Final Stage. Standings do not apply in this context. The bookmakers see Austria as slight favorites. However, Turkey’s underdog status might lead to an upset.

Austria vs Turkey – Top scorers

Christoph Baumgartner, a midfielder, has scored 5 times for Austria in this season’s European Championship. Michael Gregoritsch, a forward, has added 3 goals. Marcel Sabitzer, Gernot Trauner, and Marko Arnautovic have each scored once. This shows Austria’s varied attack. For Turkey, midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has scored twice. Forward Cenk Tosun and others like Mert Muldur and Arda Guler have each scored once. This diversity makes Turkey unpredictable.

Austria vs Turkey – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 1.95 for an Austria win, 3.25 for a draw, and 4.33 for a Turkey victory. Austria’s recent record and form make them favorites. However, Turkey’s historical advantage adds complexity. Austria also has a healthier squad, which could be decisive. The “halftime-fulltime” bet for Austria leading at both intervals is at odds of 2.60. The “draw-no-bet” option for Austria is at 1.40. For a Turkey win or a draw, the “double-chance” market is at 1.333.

Austria vs Turkey – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market is evenly split, with both “goals:over:2.5” and “goals:under:2.5” at 1.909. The last 8 head-to-head matches have varied in goals scored. Austria’s winning streak and Turkey’s inconsistent away form suggest potential for goals. Yet, the pressure of knockout football might lead to a tighter game. The “goals:under:2.5” option could offer value.

Austria vs Turkey – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.727. This suggests a reasonable chance of both teams scoring. In their last 8 meetings, this occurred in 4 matches. Austria and Turkey have shown they can score in recent matches. Thus, “BTTS: Yes” seems like a probable outcome for this clash.

Austria vs Turkey – Prediction