World Cup: Spain vs Austria – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the World Cup game between Spain and Austria who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Spain arrive at this match placed as number 2 in the FIFA world ranking, while Austria lack behind as number 24 in the world.

Form: Spain vs Austria

Spain Form

Their last three matches saw Spain drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde, before taking out Saudi Arabia by 4-0, and Uruguay by 0-1. In an impressive streak of undefeated matches, Spain accumulated six wins and four draws in their last 10 internationals.

Austria Form

In their previous three matches, Austria beat Jordan 3-1, lost 2-0 against Argentina and drew 3-3 with Algeria. Austria won six out of their last 10 internationals across all tournaments, drew two, and suffered two defeats in the same span.

Betting stats and facts for Spain and Austria

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Spain and Austria. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Spain vs Austria

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Mikel Oyarzabal brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Spain will start him against Austria, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Marcel Sabitzer, who notched up four goals in his past six international games across tournaments.

Betting markets: Spain vs Austria

Full-time result

Spain claimed all three points six times in their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while also drawing four along the way. They endured defeat in zero of the games in this run. Austria have won six of their last 10 games, while drawing two and losing two in this series of matches. Spain are on a fantastic streak of no less than 13 matches in a row without defeat. Spain are on an amazing streak of now 22 games at home in a row without defeat.

Both teams to score

Spain scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Austria got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Spain have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Austria managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Spain’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Austria’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.6 goals in these matches.

Betting prediction: Spain vs Austria

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Spain and Austria seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this World Cup match.