Austria v France Tips, Prediction & Preview – Euro 2024

We have Austria v France tips for you plus a prediction as we break down the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of this opening round Euro 2024 game.

Austria may be “underdogs” for this game but with the side unbeaten in their last seven matches they will fancy their chances of earning a result in this game.

France are hotly fancied to go close to landing their third Euro title this summer and have only two defeats in their last twelve games (both coming against Germany).

How To Watch Austria v France

When is Austria v France?

Austria v France will take place on Monday at 8.00 pm

TV Channel

RTÉ 2

Stream

RTE Player

Where is Austria v France Being Played?

Düsseldorf Arena

Austria v France Odds

Austria are seen as a 5/1 chance to shock France with the French hotly fancied to start their tournament positively at 4/9. The draw is priced at 10/3.

Handicap Betting

Austria +1 @ 6/4

France -1 @ 11/8

Handicap Draw +1 @ 13/8

Austria v France Weather Forecast

The weather is expected to be 20 degrees with a 20% chance of rain.

Austria v France Preview

Austria’s Form 

Austria qualified for Euro 2024 by finishing runner-up in their qualifying group being ousted to the top spot by Belgium by 1 point following a record of 6 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. That run of results came against the aforementioned Belgium as well as Sweden, Azerbaijan and Estonia. They scored 17 goals and conceded 7.

Their form in 2024 has continued on a positive trajectory with two friendly victories in their March friendlies defeating Slovakia 0-2 and having a ruthless 6-1 victory over Turkey. Ahead of the tournament, they had a 2-1 victory against Serbia and a 1-1 away draw against Switzerland.

Ralf Rangnick was appointed as Austrian manager on the 29th of April 2022 on a two-year deal. Austria tend to favour a flat-back four in a 4-4-2 formation with that occasionally changing to a 4-3-3 and a 4-2-31 more recently in 2024.

Austria's Last Five Results

Austria 1-1 Switzerland | June 8th | Draw

Austria 2-1 Serbia | June 4th | Win

Austria 6-1 Turkey | March 26th | Win

Slovakia 0-2 Austria | March 23rd | Win

Austria 2-0 Germany | November 21st | Win

4 Wins and 1 Draw

France’s Form 

France dominated a relatively tough Euro qualifying group going unbeaten with 7 wins and 1 draw from their games against The Netherlands, Greece, The Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar. That record put them 4 points clear of the Dutch following their 29 goals scored and only 3 conceded.

They started their 2024 season in March where they first had a 0-2 defeat against Germany before having a thrilling 3-2 victory against Chile. Ahead of the tournament, they had a 3-0 victory against Luxembourg before they had a 0-0 draw in their final warm-up game against Canada.

Didier Deschamps has been in charge of France since he was first appointed on the 8th of July 2012 and has brought them to a 2018 World Cup title, a runner-up finish in the 2022 tournament, a Nations League success in 20/21 and a Euro Championship runner-up at Euro 2016

Didier is very consistent in his formation selected for France either utilising a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation variation. However, with the considerable depth that the nation has to choose from they have the players to play any formation they desire at the drop of a hat. It’s no surprise that they tend to dominate the opposition averaging 57.9% possession and 17.5 shots per game.

France’s Last Five Results

Canada 0-0 France | June 9th | Draw

France 3-0 Luxembourg | June 5th | Win

France 3-2 Chile | March 26th | Win

France 0-2 Germany| March 23rd | Loss

Greece 2-2 France | November 21st | Draw

2 Wins, 2 Draws and 1 Loss

Austria v France Predicted Lineups

Austria Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

GK: Pentz

RB: Mwene, CB: Danso, CB: Wober, LB: Posch

CM: Seiwald CM: Laimar

RW: Sabitzer, AM: Schmid, LW: Baumgartner

CF: Gregoritsch

France Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)

GK: Maignan

RB: Clauss, CB: Konate, CB: Upamecano, LB: Hernandez

DM: Tchouameni, CM: Griezmann, CM: Rabiot

RW: Dembele, CF: Giroud, LW: Mbappé

Austria v France Head-To-Head Results & Stats

All-Time Head-To-Head Record

Austria wins: 0

France wins: 1

Draws: 1

Head-To-Head Results

France 2-0 Austria | Nations League | September 22nd, 2022

Austria 1-1 France | Nations League | June 10th, 2022

Key Players To Watch

Marcel Sabitzer – Austria

With Captain David Alaba (31) missing the tournament through injury, Marcel Sabitzer (30) will have the task of stepping up the leadership role as Captain at Euro 2024 this summer. Sabitzer is a very versatile footballer capable of several different midfield roles. His 0.25 Assists and 2.52 Touches in the Attacking Penalty Area are in the 94th and 91st percentile for all midfielders and he will be hoping to add to his 78 Caps and 17 Goals this tournament.

Eduardo Camavinga – France

While a certain man donning the 10 jersey will naturally receive the bulk of attention for France, their unsung hero is Eduardo Camavinga (21) who fulfils a vital role in the side whether that be in his natural midfield position or as an auxiliary RB. His ability on the ball combined with his defensive awareness makes him crucial to a very attacking side. His 3.49 Tackles, 1.97 Blocks and 1.69 Successful Take Ons is in the 97th, 95th and 95th percentile for all midfielders.

Austria v France Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Austria 0-3 France

Austria may have some good players and head into the tournament in decent form, but this French side are quite a different force and David Alaba will be a huge loss for them.

France are many people’s favourites to win Euro 2024 and with the strength in depth in their squad there is no surprise in that. I expect them to lay down a marker in this game and have a comfortable victory.

Best Bet: First Goalscorer Kylian Mbappe @ 3/1

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