Poland vs Austria prediction and betting tips - June 21, 2024
One of the matches of the second round of the group stage of the European Championship will be played on Friday in Berlin, where the national teams of Poland and Austria will meet at the "Olympic Stadium." Here is a prediction for this match from the Dailysports team of experts.
Poland
The Polish team encountered significant difficulties during qualification, finishing third in a relatively straightforward group, conceding direct spots to Albania and the Czech Republic. Consequently, they had to earn their place at Euro 2024 through the playoff stage, where they successively defeated Estonia (5-1) and Wales (0-0, victory on penalties). In preparation for the tournament, the team played two friendly matches in June, triumphing over Ukraine (3-1) and Turkey (2-1). It is worth noting that Poland finds itself in a very challenging group at Euro 2024, with clear favorites being the Netherlands and France. In the first round, Poland put up a fight against the "Oranje" and scored first, but ultimately did not secure even a single point, losing 1-2.
Austria
In contrast to their upcoming opponent, the Austrian national team faced no such troubles in qualification. Although the Austrians lost the battle for the top spot to Belgium by a single point, they comfortably outpaced a solid Swedish team by nine points. During their preparation for Euro 2024, Austria played four friendly matches, defeating Slovakia (2-0), Turkey (6-1), and Serbia (2-1), and drawing with Switzerland (1-1). However, they were unable to secure points in their first-round clash with France, despite performing admirably. A victory for France was secured by an own goal from defender Maximilian Wöber.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In the last three encounters between these teams, no more than two goals were scored.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has been successful in only three of the last five matches.
- In five matches, Poland has achieved three victories over Austria, without a single defeat.
Poland vs Austria Prediction
Bookmakers are giving a noticeable edge to the Austrian team, valuing Ralph Rangnick's squad's victory at odds of 2.06. We anticipate a match between teams vying for third place, with no quarter given. Our bet is "Both teams to score" with odds of 1.80.
