Tournament: UEFA Nations League B
Venue: Stožice Stadium, Ljubljana (Ljubljana)
Date & Kick-Off Time: 2024.09.06, 14:45
Slovenia and Austria will face off in the first round of the UEFA Nations League B on September 6, 2024. Both teams have shown consistent form in recent months, and this encounter promises to be a tightly contested match.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Slovenia: Has drawn five consecutive matches and lost only once in their last 15 games.
- Austria: Won two of their four matches at the Euros.
- Home and Away Form: Slovenia is unbeaten in their last 11 home matches, while Austria is unbeaten in their last 6 away matches.
- Defensive Struggles: Austria has conceded in each of their last 7 matches.
- First-Half Performance: Slovenia wins the first half in 53% of their matches, while Austria does so in 46%.
Possible Line-Ups
Slovenia:
- Goalkeeper: Oblak
- Defenders: Balkovec, Bijol, Drkušić, Stanković
- Midfielders: Mlakar, Elšnik, Gnezda-Čerin, Stojanović
- Forwards: Šeško, Šporar
Austria:
- Goalkeeper: Pentz
- Defenders: Mwene, Linhart, Danso, Posch
- Midfielders: Laimer, Seiwald, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Schmid
- Forward: Arnautović
Team Overview and Form
Slovenia ("The Boys"):
Slovenia had an impressive qualification campaign, accumulating 22 points and tying Denmark, thus securing a playoff spot. Despite falling short in the knockout rounds at Euro 2024, their performance, particularly in the group stages, showcased their resilience. Slovenia’s home form has been particularly strong, making them tough opponents to beat on their own turf.
Austria ("Das Team"):
Austria has been a regular contender in European football but has struggled to qualify for the World Cup. They performed well at Euro 2024, defeating Poland and the Netherlands after a loss to France. However, they were eventually knocked out by Turkey in the knockout stages. Austria's attacking lineup, led by the experienced Marko Arnautović, remains their biggest strength, though their defense has been leaky.
Head-to-Head Matches
Austria has historically had the upper hand against Slovenia, winning all three previous encounters.
Tactical Analysis and Predictions
- Slovenia: Slovenia will rely on their organized defense, led by Jan Oblak, and the attacking partnership of Šeško and Šporar to challenge Austria’s backline. With a strong home record, they will look to press early and capitalize on any defensive lapses from Austria.
- Austria: Austria, despite defensive concerns, possesses a talented and creative midfield. With Sabitzer and Laimer providing service to Arnautović, Austria’s strength will lie in their ability to transition quickly from midfield to attack.
Betting Prediction
Given the strengths of both teams and their attacking potential, both teams to score is a reasonable prediction, with odds of 1.89.
Prediction: Both teams to score (odds: 1.89).
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