Key Stats & Insights
- All of Turkey’s fixtures and two of Austria’s three group matches featured at least three goals.
- Both teams scored in two of Austria’s and two of Turkey’s three group stage games.
- This will be the first meeting between Turkey and Austria at a major men’s tournament.
- Their last encounter was in March 2024, where Austria won 6-1 in a friendly match in Vienna.
Game Preview
Austria: Austria topped Group D after a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands. This impressive win followed a strong group stage performance, sealing their place in the knockout rounds ahead of both the Dutch and tournament favorites France. However, Austria will be without Patrick Wimmer, who is suspended after picking up a yellow card against the Netherlands. Konrad Laimer, Christoph Baumgartner, and Michael Gregoritsch are expected to return to the starting lineup.
Turkey: Turkey recently secured a 2-1 win against the Czech Republic, with goals from Hakan Calhanoglu and Cenk Tosun. They also recorded a 3-1 victory over Georgia but suffered a 3-0 loss to Portugal. Turkey faces a significant challenge with the suspension of key players Hakan Calhanoglu and Samet Akaydin. Additionally, several Turkish players are on the brink of suspension, adding pressure to their performance.
Team Form and Performance
Austria – Last 10 Competitive Games:
- Wins: 7
- Losses: 2
- Draws: 1
- Goals Scored: 1.9 per game
- Attempts: 12.2 per game
- Shots on Goal: 6.0 per game
- Possession: 54.7%
- Goals Conceded: 1.0 per game
- Key Players: Marcel Sabitzer, Marko Arnautovic, Christoph Baumgartner (3 goals each), Konrad Laimer (2 goals), Stefan Posch, Christoph Baumgartner (2 assists each)
Turkey – Last 10 Competitive Games:
- Wins: 6
- Losses: 2
- Draws: 2
- Goals Scored: 1.7 per game
- Attempts: 14.9 per game
- Shots on Goal: 5.7 per game
- Possession: 56.6%
- Goals Conceded: 1.1 per game
- Key Players: Cenk Tosun (3 goals), Kerem Akturkoglu, Arda Guler (2 goals each), Orkun Kokcu (3 assists)
Head-to-Head Records
The last meeting between these teams was in March 2024, where Austria triumphed 6-1. Historically, Austria has dominated their recent encounters, scoring nine goals in their last three games against Turkey, who managed only three goals in return.
Possible Player Form and Availability
Austria Likely Lineup (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Daniel Bachmann
- Defenders: Stefan Posch, Philipp Lienhart, David Alaba, Andreas Ulmer
- Midfielders: Konrad Laimer, Florian Grillitsch, Christoph Baumgartner, Marcel Sabitzer, Michael Gregoritsch
- Forward: Marko Arnautovic
Turkey Likely Lineup (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Altay Bayindir
- Defenders: Zeki Celik, Merih Demiral, Caglar Soyuncu, Ridvan Yilmaz
- Midfielders: Orkun Kokcu, Dorukhan Tokoz, Irfan Can Kahveci
- Forwards: Cenk Tosun, Kerem Akturkoglu, Enes Unal
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Austria win probability: 51% (odds: 1.95)
- Turkey win probability: 24% (odds: 4.20)
- Draw: Alternative option available
The Over/Under 2.5 Goals market is evenly priced, with the BTTS Yes option available at 1.67. Austria is favored at 1.36 in the Draw No Bet market, with Turkey at 3.00.
Predictions
Turkey has the potential to score against Austria, but they may struggle to match Austria’s attacking prowess.
Prediction: Austria to win 2-1.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals at odds of 1.91, expecting a high-scoring match with at least three goals.