Austria vs Netherlands: Preview, Team News, Lineups and Prediction

Austria Requiring Just One Point to Ensure a Place in the Knockout Phase of Euro 2024

Match Preview

Austria will take on the Netherlands in a crucial Group C match at Euro 2024. Austria needs just one point to secure their place in the knockout phase, while the Netherlands must win to have any chance of advancing.

Austria has been in impressive form in the tournament so far, winning their opening game against Ukraine and drawing with Serbia in their second match. The Netherlands, on the other hand, has struggled, losing to Belgium in their first game and drawing with Wales in their second.

Team News

Austria is expected to field a strong team for this match, with David Alaba, Marko Arnautovic, and Konrad Laimer all expected to start. The Netherlands will be without injured captain Virgil van Dijk, but they will still have a number of talented players available, including Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay, and Matthijs de Ligt.

Lineups

Austria: Pentz, Lainer, Alaba, Wober, Posch, Laimer, Schlager, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Arnautovic, Gregoritsch Netherlands: Pasveer, Dumfries, de Ligt, Ake, Blind, de Roon, Wijnaldum, de Jong, Bergwijn, Depay, Gakpo

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but we are predicting the Netherlands to win. They have more quality in their squad and will be desperate for a win to keep their Euro 2024 hopes alive.

Netherlands to win 2-1