Slovakia vs Austria Prediction & Match Preview

It’s indeed a remarkable achievement for the Slovakian football team to secure qualification to Euro 2024, especially in such stunning fashion. Head coach Francesco Calzona’s rise from relative obscurity to leading Napoli alongside his national team is quite an impressive feat.

Slovakia faced tough competition in their qualifying group, particularly against Portugal, where they only suffered two losses to Rolando’s side. The group also featured challenging opponents like Iceland and Bosnia, making their qualification all the more commendable.

Austria, on the other hand, had a steady qualifying campaign, finishing second behind Belgium by just a solitary point. Their victory over Germany in a friendly match further solidified their status as dark horses heading into the summer tournament, especially considering the prowess of Manchester United reject Ralf Rangnick’s men.

With both Slovakia and Austria making waves in their respective qualifying campaigns, Euro 2024 promises to be an exciting tournament with unexpected contenders vying for glory.

Recent Meetings

The head-to-head record between Slovakia and Austria shows a closely contested history, with both teams sharing one win each alongside three draws.

Interestingly, their last two meetings ended in goal-less draws, indicating a tight defensive battle between the two sides.

Furthermore, this upcoming encounter will mark the second time they are facing each other in Slovakia, with their previous meeting in 2004 resulting in a 1-1 draw. This suggests that matches between these two teams on Slovakian soil tend to be evenly contested affairs.

Slovakia vs Austria Prediction

Backing Austria to register a rare win in Slovakian soil seems like a calculated bet, especially considering their strong organization at the back and Slovakia’s historical struggles against higher-ranked teams. Additionally, with goals expected to be at a premium due to the defensive prowess of both teams, betting on under 2.5 goals as an alternate pick appears to be a prudent choice.

For those looking for higher odds, backing the correct full-time score of 2-0 in favor of the visitors could indeed offer significant potential returns. This scoreline aligns with the expectation of Austria’s defensive solidity and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities against Slovakia.

Arun- March 22, 2024

Slovakia vs Austria Betting Tips

Austria to win

OK

2.25 Odds

Under 2.5 goals

OK

2.20 Odds

Austria 2-0

OK

15.00 Odds