Group F is keenly contested among Belgium and Austria, but Sweden has a good chance to break into the top two. After four rounds of qualifying games, the Swedish team are just four points off the top, while Austria is level on points with first-placed Belgium. This game is very important for both teams, as a win for the Austrians could end Sweden’s hopes of making it to the European Championship next year.
Sweden got back to winning ways with a 5-0 win over Estonia, and they are back at home, where they have been very decent. The hosts had five different scorers in the game against the Estonian national team, and this was the second time they have scored five goals in a game this year.
Austria continued their preparations for the Euro qualifiers with a 1-1 draw at home to Moldova, and they would be looking to return to winning ways against Sweden. Ralf Rangnick’s team is one of the few teams that are unbeaten in this competition, and they would be looking to preserve that record.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | 2024 EURO Qualifications, Group F, Round 5 |
| 🏟️Venue: | Tarczynski Arena, Wroclaw, Poland |
| 🗓️Date: | 12 September 2023 |
| ⏰Time: | 7:45 p.m. GMT on Tuesday |
Sweden has the home advantage in this fixture, and this slightly tips the National teams’ football odds in their favor. A win for Janne Andersson’s team is worth 2.40 (7/5) odds, while the visitors are priced at 3.00 (2/1) to beat the hosts again. There has been just one draw in six meetings between these two teams, and the bookmakers are offering 3.25 (9/4) on a tie outcome.
The Swedish team has been absent at the World Cup 2022, and they need to be at their best in the next few matches to make it to the next European Championship. They have picked up two wins from their first four games and have lost twice in the group stages to Belgium and Austria. Sweden is ranked 23rd on the FIFA World rankings, and this is an upgrade to their position from last year.
Austria has been in fine form in the qualifiers, and they have dropped points just once in the group stage, picking up three wins from four games. Ralf Rangnick’s team has not lost a game this year, and they have moved into the top 30 on the FIFA World rankings. Austria was very close to beating Belgium in Brussels, but they had to settle for a point after Romelu Lukaku’s equalizer.
| Group F Teams | Standings | Matches Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1st | 4 | 10 |
| Austria | 2nd | 4 | 10 |
| Sweden | 3rd | 4 | 6 |
| Estonia* | 4th | 4 | 1 |
| Azerbaijan | 5th | 4 | 1 |
Only two teams from Group F would qualify for the European Championship after the Group Stage qualifiers. Belgium and Austria are in a very good position to make it to the next round, while Estonia and Azerbaijan have very little chance of progressing to the main competition in 2024.
The UEFA Nations League also provides a path to qualification for the European Championship, and top-performing teams can make it to the playoffs if they haven’t already qualified through the Euro 24 qualifiers. Only Estonia now has a chance to battle in the Nations League playoffs, finishing first in the D2 group. Sweden finished last in B4, while Austria was also the last team in the A1 quartet, so both sides will need a direct ticket to EURO with slim chances for a backup plan.
Austria is the more successful side in the total head-to-head meetings between these two teams. They have won four out of six games against Sweden, including the first qualification game in June this year.
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Austria is one of the best teams in the European Championship qualifiers, and they are on the right path to qualifying for a major tournament. The Austrian team is unbeaten in their last seven games, and the last time they lost was in September 2022. The first meeting between Austria and Sweden ended in a 2-0 win for Ralf Rangnick’s men, and that was their most recent game in the group stage.
Sweden has two wins in the group stage, but those wins came against European minnows like Azerbaijan and Estonia. They have failed to compete properly against the top teams in this group, and a win would be very difficult for the hosts. A bet on Austria to win or draw is a very valuable option on Euro 2024 betting odds.
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Sweden has failed to score against Belgium and Austria, and they lost both games. The hosts have often struggled against compact teams, and Austria wouldn’t make it easy for them here. Ralf Rangnick’s team is likely to play conservatively in this game as they can afford to sit back and take a point. Austria’s last three games have ended with under 2.5 goals, and we could see a low-scoring game once again.
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Alexander Isak has been one of the bright few spots in the Swedish national team, and he was on the score sheet in the game against Estonia. The center forward has been in fine form for both club and country, and he can find the back of the net in this game. The odds for Alexander Isak to score are very valuable, and you should back him to grab at least a goal in this game.
Viktor Gyokeres had a breakthrough season, and he is the favorite to start in attack for Sweden alongside Alexander Isak. Janne Andersson is likely to set this team up in his customary 4-4-2 formation, with Victor Lindelof and Isak Hien at the heart of the defense.
Ralf Rangnick has often deployed David Alaba at center back, just like he plays for Real Madrid. With talents like Konrad Laimer and Christoph Baumgartner, Austria has more options in midfield. Dejan Ljubicic and Patrick Wimmer are ruled out of this game through injuries.
Sweden hosts Austria in the European Championship qualifiers, and this game has valuable betting options. You can make extra cash from this game by using our expert betting tips and predictions.
