The Austrians look like favorites! Slovenia vs Austria Prediction
One of the fixtures in the first round of the UEFA Nations League will be held on Friday at the Stožice Arena in Ljubljana, where Slovenia will face Austria. Here’s a prediction for the match from the Dailysports expert team.
Slovenia
The Slovenian national team delivered a strong performance at the recent European Championship in Germany, returning home with heads held high. Despite being placed in a tough group with England, Denmark, and Serbia, the Slovenians remained unbeaten, including a goalless draw against England.
In the Round of 16, Slovenia faced another top-tier opponent, Portugal. The team under Matjaž Kek showed resilience, keeping their opponents from scoring throughout the match. However, the advancement to the next round was determined by a penalty shootout, where Portugal emerged victorious.
Austria
Austria surprised many during the group stage of the European Championship. Although not considered a favorite in a group with France, the Netherlands, and Poland, the Austrians impressed by bouncing back from an initial loss to France. They secured wins against Poland (3:1) and the Netherlands (3:2), topping their group.
Under Ralf Rangnick, the Austrian team excelled at pressing and controlling the game, but they faltered against the aggressive Turks in the knockout stages. Austria lost 1:2 to Turkey and was eliminated from the tournament.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams have met three times, with Austria winning all three encounters.
- In none of these matches did Slovenia manage to break through Austria's defense.
- Only one of the three matches saw the "Over 2.5 Goals" bet succeed.
Slovenia vs Austria Prediction
Bookmakers favor Austria for this match, but the odds for an away win are intriguing. A bet on "Austria to Win with a Draw No Bet" at odds of 1.61 seems to be a solid choice, reflecting Austria’s slight edge in recent encounters.
