After a heartbreaking defeat in the 2022 World Cup finals, France comes into the 2024 Euros as the second favorites, just behind England. Led by their star player Kylian Mbappe, Les Bleus are aiming for a deeper run than their 2020 Euro campaign, where they were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Switzerland.
Austria, however, should not be underestimated. They have been on a scoring streak, finding the net in their last 17 matches across all competitions, and have been solid since their 2-0 Nations League defeat to France in September 2022.
The Group D match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, with France being the clear favorites.
Key Stats & Insights
- Austria is unbeaten in their last 7 games.
- France has scored 2 or more goals in 14 of their last 20 matches.
- Kylian Mbappe has yet to score in a European Championship.
- In their last 9 meetings, Austria has won once, drawn twice, and France has won six times.
- Historically, France has performed better than Austria in UEFA Euro tournaments.
Team Form and Performance
Austria – Last 10 Competitive Games
Austria has 6 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals per game from 6.0 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. They maintain 53.7% possession and win 4.7 corners per match. Defensively, they concede 1.2 goals per game from 3.3 shots on target and 9.1 attempts, while allowing 4.5 corners.
Top scorers: Marcel Sabitzer and Christoph Baumgartner (4 goals each), Michael Gregoritsch (3 goals). Sabitzer also leads in assists with 3.
France – Last 10 Competitive Games
France has 8 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, averaging 3.6 goals per game from 7.1 shots on goal and 18.8 attempts. They maintain 57.5% possession, win 5.2 corners per match, and concede 1.0 goals per game from 2.8 shots on target and 8.4 attempts.
Top scorers: Kylian Mbappe (12 goals), Olivier Giroud (3 goals), Randal Kolo Muani (2 goals). Mbappe also leads in assists with 6, while goalkeeper Mike Maignan has kept 5 clean sheets.
Head-to-Head Records
This will be the third major tournament meeting between Austria and France. Austria won 3-2 at the 1934 World Cup, while France won 1-0 at the 1982 World Cup. Austria has only one win in their last 10 matches against France (D2 L7), a 3-1 victory in a World Cup qualifier in September 2008. Their last two encounters in the 2022 UEFA Nations League ended in a 1-1 draw and a 2-0 win for France.
Player Form and Availability
Austria
Head Coach: Ralf Rangnick
Expected lineup:
- Goalkeepers: Heinz Lindner, Niklas Hedl, Patrick Pentz
- Defenders: Flavius Daniliuc, Gernot Trauner, Kevin Danso, Leopold Querfeld, Max Wöber, Philipp Lienhart, Phillipp Mwene, Stefan Posch
- Midfielders: Alexander Prass, Christoph Baumgartner, Florian Grillitsch, Florian Kainz, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Marco Grüll, Matthias Seidl, Nicolas Seiwald, Patrick Wimmer, Romano Schmid
- Forwards: Andreas Weimann, Marko Arnautovic, Maximilian Entrup, Michael Gregoritsch
Formation: 4-2-3-1
France
Head Coach: Didier Deschamps
Expected lineup:
- Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola, Brice Samba, Mike Maignan
- Defenders: Benjamin Pavard, Dayot Upamecano, Ferland Mendy, Ibrahima Konaté, Jonathan Clauss, Jules Koundé, Théo Hernández, William Saliba
- Midfielders: Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, N’Golo Kanté, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Youssouf Fofana, Antoine Griezmann
- Forwards: Bradley Barcola, Kingsley Coman, Kylian Mbappé, Marcus Thuram, Olivier Giroud, Ousmane Dembélé, Randal Kolo Muani
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Market Analysis (Odds)
France is the heavy favorite with odds of 1.53, indicating a 65% chance of winning. Austria is priced at 5.75. The market suggests that betting on Over 2.5 Goals is favored for a high-scoring game. Both Teams to Score has balanced odds for Yes and No.
Predictions
We expect Austria to find the net against France, but it may not be enough to secure a win. A 2-1 victory for France seems likely in what should be a closely contested match.
This detailed analysis provides insights into team performances, key players, head-to-head records, and betting odds, helping fans and bettors make informed decisions for the Euro Cup 2024 match between Austria and France.