Austria vs France – Match Preview

The European Championship begins with Austria facing France. This match is at the neutral Duesseldorf Arena on Sunday, June 17th. Kickoff is at 19:00 GMT. Both teams are in EURO Grp. D and start with no points. This game will be crucial for their campaigns. Austria aims to use their underdog status to their advantage. France, on the other hand, seeks to live up to their favoritism. The odds favor France, but both teams are eager for a win.

Austria – Form

Austria has shown strong form at home, winning their last three matches. They played Switzerland to a 1:1 draw on June 8, 2024, in a friendly match. Before that, they beat Serbia 2:1 and crushed Turkey 6:1. These results show their offensive strength. The outcomes matched bookmaker predictions, highlighting Austria’s consistency.

France – Form

France’s recent performances have been mixed. They played to a 0:0 draw with Canada in their latest match on June 9, 2024. Before this, they won 3:0 against Luxembourg and narrowly beat Chile 3:2. These results, except for the draw with Canada, met expectations. France has shown they can perform as anticipated.

Austria – France – Head to Head

The last game between Austria and France was on September 22, 2022. France won 2:0 in the UEFA Nations League A. In their past 5 meetings, France has won 3 times. Austria has one win and there has been one draw. This shows France’s dominance. In 3 of these games, both teams scored. Austria has found it hard to keep France from scoring in their last 7 matches.

Austria – France – Standings

The European Championship sees Austria and France at Duesseldorf Arena. Both teams are in Group D with no points yet. They are ranked 1st and 2nd, with no goals scored or conceded. The odds favor France, but the competition is just beginning. The standings could change as the tournament progresses.

Austria vs France – Top scorers

Christoph Baumgartner leads Austria’s attack with 5 goals. Michael Gregoritsch follows with 4. Marcel Sabitzer, Patrick Wimmer, and Andreas Weimann have each scored once. They aim to impact today’s game. France’s attack includes Kylian Mbappe, Benjamin Pavard, and Randal Kolo Muani, each with 2 goals. Antoine Griezmann and Kingsley Coman have also scored, adding depth to France’s offense.

Austria vs France – Full-Time Betting

France is favored to win at odds of 1.55. Austria’s odds stand at 5.50 for a win, and a draw is at 4.33. France’s form and history give them an edge. Austria is on a good streak but will miss key players due to injuries. This could affect the outcome. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting options for bettors. The “double-chance” market is less risky, backing Austria to win or draw at 2.375.

Austria vs France – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are at 1.73, suggesting a game with many goals. Both teams have been scoring well. However, the “Under 2.5” goals at 2.10 could appeal to those expecting a tighter game. The odds indicate a close match with chances for both teams.

Austria vs France – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score (BTTS) are 1.80 for ‘Yes’ and 1.909 for ‘No’. Past matches and recent form suggest scoring from both sides is likely. The “BTTS: Yes” option at 1.80 is appealing for those betting on the teams’ scoring abilities.

Austria vs France – Prediction