Match Analysis EURO 2024: Austria vs Turkey The two dark horses

V9Bet brings you an in-depth look at the Round of 16 clash between Austria and Turkey. These two dark horses are poised to surprise in the tournament held in Germany, with the winner advancing to face either Romania or the Netherlands in the quarterfinals. The potential for a fairy-tale run to the semifinals is real, reminiscent of Denmark and Greece's historic triumphs.

Match Overview: Two Dark Horses Set to Create Euro 2024 Legends

Amidst the giants that have marched into the knockout stages, dark horses like Austria and Turkey have captured attention with their surprising performances. Austria, making their fourth final tournament appearance, stunned by winning their group, besting powerhouses like France and the Netherlands. Turkey, not to be outdone, qualified as runners-up in Group F, marking their first knockout stage appearance since reaching the Euro 2008 semifinals.

Venue Details for This Match

The Red Bull Arena, home to Bundesliga's RB Leipzig, will host the Austria vs Turkey match. This stadium, rebuilt on the old Zentral Stadion site, now accommodates 47,069 spectators, down from its original 100,000 capacity. It features modern facilities while retaining the old stadium's foundation, connecting to the new arena through green pathways. The Elster River views add to its charm.

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Austria's Team Readiness and Recent Form

Ralf Rangnick, the experienced German coach, has transformed Austria into a formidable dark horse in this European Championship. With 12 players plying their trade in the Bundesliga, the “Black Eagles” feel at home playing in Germany. Austria topped Group D with 6 points from 2 wins and 1 loss, despite being in a group with France and the Netherlands. Their attack shone, scoring 6 goals, averaging 2 per game.

Recent 5 Matches:

• 25/06/24: Win against Netherlands 3-2 (Neutral)
• 21/06/24: Win against Poland 3-1 (Neutral)
• 18/06/24: Loss to France 0-1 (Neutral)
• 08/06/24: Draw with Switzerland 1-1 (Away)
• 05/06/24: Win against Serbia 2-1 (Home)

Turkey's Team Readiness and Recent Form

Turkey, under Vincenzo Montella, arrived in Germany with high expectations for Euro 2024. The “Crescent-Stars” have regained their vigor, evident in their passionate play, despite accruing 16 yellow cards in the group stage. They advanced as Group F runners-up with 6 points from 2 wins and 1 loss, scoring 6 goals and conceding 5.

Recent 5 Matches:

• 27/06/24: Win against Czech Republic 2-1 (Neutral)
• 22/06/24: Loss to Portugal 0-3 (Neutral)
• 18/06/24: Win against Georgia 3-1 (Neutral)
• 11/06/24: Loss to Poland 1-2 (Away)
• 05/06/24: Draw with Italy 0-0 (Away)

Predicted Lineups and Key Players

Ralf Rangnick rotated his squad during the group stage, with only Patrick Pentz, Marcel Sabitzer, Nicolas Seiwald, Florian Grillitsch, and Stefan Posch playing every game. Patrick Wimmer is suspended, while several players must avoid yellow cards to stay eligible for the quarterfinals.

Predicted Lineup for Austria (4-2-3-1):

• Patrick Pentz; Stefan Posch, Maximilian Wöber, Philipp Lienhart, Philipp Mwene; Florian Grillitsch, Nicolas Seiwald; Christoph Baumgartner, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer; Marko Arnautović

Vincenzo Montella will miss captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu and center-back Samet Akaydin due to suspensions. Several players are at risk of suspension with another yellow card, but Abdulkerim Bardakçı returns to bolster the defense.

Predicted Lineup for Turkey (4-2-3-1):

• Mert Günok; Mert Müldür, Merih Demiral, Abdulkerim Bardakçı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu; Kaan Ayhan, Salih Özcan; Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız, Kerem Aktürkoğlu; Barış Yılmaz

Interesting Odds for This Match

IM Sports or Inplay Matrix offers odds that will make bettors smile, favoring Austria with a 0.5 handicap over Turkey. Considering Austria’s overall potential and readiness, this is an appealing bet, despite the +10 price and a payout of 0.89 times the stake. Another attractive bet from V9BET is the total goals market of 2-3 goals, promising a payout of 1.94 times the stake if the match has 2 or 3 goals.

Match Prediction and Analysis: Match of two dark horses

The absence of Hakan Çalhanoğlu is a significant blow to Turkey, as he is their most experienced player and midfield maestro. This, along with Samet Akaydin's suspension, weakens their defense. Conversely, Austria is in top form and brimming with confidence. Hence, Euro 2024 analysis predicts Austria will dominate and secure a 2-0 victory over Turkey.

Conclusion

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