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European Championship: Austria vs Sweden – Match preview and betting tip

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Sweden will swing over to the Ernst Happel Stadion on Monday to face Austria in a Euro 2024 qualifier.

Three games into their qualification campaign, Austria are flying high at the top of Group F. The Austrians have seven points to their name, four more than third-placed Sweden. They even won 2-0 in their previous match against Sweden. It’s clear that Austria are not here to mess around. They’re determined to make their mark in the qualification campaign and show the world what they’re made of.

Form: Austria vs Sweden

Austria Form

Austria went undefeated in their last five matches. Ralf Rangnick’s side kicked things off by embarking on a four-match winning streak. They first claimed two straight wins to nil by beating Andorra 0-1 and Italy 2-0. They then dominated Azerbaijan and Estonia, winning 4-1 and 2-1 respectively. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing, as a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Belgium ended their winning run.

Sweden Form

Sweden have had a rollercoaster ride in the recent matches. They started with a bang, defeating Iceland by 2-1. But then, they stumbled against Belgium, losing by 0-3. However, they didn’t let that get them down. They bounced back with a spectacular 5-0 win against Azerbaijan and a 4-1 routing against New Zealand, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with.

Betting stats for Austria and Sweden

Here are some interesting betting-relevant stats and facts. They take into account matches that Austria and Sweden played across all tournaments.

  • In 8 of the last 9 home matches Austria played, both teams scored
  • Austria have conceded in 18 of the last 20 home matches
  • Austria have scored in the last 9 home matches in a row
  • Austria have scored in 12 of the last 14 matches
  • In 7 of the last 9 Austria home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Sweden have won 5 of the last 6 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 8 of the last 10 Sweden away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 away matches in a row Sweden played, both teams scored
  • Sweden have won 5 of the last 6 matches
  • Sweden have scored in 10 of the last 12 matches

Players on top: Austria vs Sweden

Austria’s most prolific marksman, Michael Gregoritsch, will take to the pitch after scoring twice in recent games. But don’t count Sweden out just yet, as they look to Jesper Karlsson to continue his impressive run of three goals in two games.

Full-time result

Austria have been a solid performer on home turf, with a respectable tally of five wins from their last 10 games. Whilst the Austrians have lost three, they have also managed to snatch two draws, showcasing their fighting spirit. They’re also a five-match unbeaten run. As for Sweden, they have lost six of their 10 away games, drawn once, and won three.

Both teams to score

Austria have been off to a strong start in six of their last ten games, scoring the first goal. But don’t count Sweden out just yet – they’ve scored the opening goal in five out of ten games. Both teams are looking to add to their scoring tally, as neither defense has been particularly sharp. Austria have only managed two clean sheets in their previous ten matches, while Sweden kept three blanks.

Total goals

Austria saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Sweden, who scored 2.1 times on average in those matches.

Suggested bet: Austria vs Sweden

To summarize, the upcoming European Championship clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Austria vs Sweden mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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