France Vs Austria

France take on Austria in Group D of Euro 2024 for their opening match. France are an attacking team brimming with youth and possessing solid defensive foundations; Ralf Rangnick’s Austria can pose a threat on the counter attack as they look to cause disruption within France’s ranks.

Griezmann made an attempt for France, but his shot was blocked by an Austrian defender. Grillitsch collapsed injured and required medical assistance – prompting the referee to seek further medical assistance for him.France Vs Austria

France Vs Austria Predictions

Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and France’s talented squad prove too much for Austria to handle in Group D opener. World Cup favorites France have the tools necessary to blitz opponents in transition and boast one of the highest xG ratings among qualifying teams; additionally they excel at winning duels and damaging opposition in the final third more than any other side.France Vs Austria

That is why France deserves consideration on an Asian handicap of -1.5. Additionally, we like its potential to produce a draw.France Vs Austria

Austria may not be high on many people’s wish lists, but their attacking threat and physicality could surprise some teams in this tournament. Led by Ralf Rangnick, Austria should be kept an eye on in this competition – especially their solid back line composed of Marc Sabitzer and Christoph Baumgartner as well as plenty of options up front like Karim Reus, Benzema and Ousmane Dembele to threaten other sides.France Vs Austria

Although they struggled in their final pre-tournament friendly against Canada, they should have made strides since and will provide France with a tough test. Their impressive bench features Bayern Munich star David Alaba and former Leeds man Markus Wober. Additionally, Germany are one of Europe’s premier counterattacking teams while also managing to remain one of its most efficient possession-keeping and goal scoring units, ranking top ten overall last season in both categories.France Vs Austria

France Vs Austria Head-to-Head Record

Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann will look to build on France’s dismal Euro 2024 exit against Ralf Rangnick’s Austria in this Group D opener, hoping for better fortune this time round against an opponent that has flourished under his management and boasts several top players like Ralf Rangnick. France must play to their potential if they hope to overcome an Austria team which has come on strongly under Rangnick’s management and boast some talented individuals such as Ralf Rangnick himself.France Vs Austria

France and Brazil have met twice previously – with Les Bleus winning both matches 2-0. Most recently in 2022’s UEFA Nations League tournament.France Vs Austria

At Halftime in Dusseldorf, France are leading thanks to an own goal from Max Wober. But Austria are making headway too and should be able to equalise before half time.France Vs Austria

Austria miss an enormous chance as Christoph Baumgartner cannot get on top of a cross from out wide and lift it over Mike Maignan in the French goal!France Vs Austria

Austria make a change as Romano Schmid replaces Konrad Laimer. Maignan was already booked earlier for a challenge on Giroud; any further yellow cards will see him banned for the upcoming game!France Vs Austria

France Vs Austria Team News

France are among the tournament favourites and victory here would see Didier Deschamps become just the second person ever to claim three major championships as both player and manager. Austria are back at Euro level for the first time since 2022 under Ralf Rangnick and have shown significant signs of improvement recently.

At first, neither side managed to create any truly dangerous opportunities during the opening 45 minutes, though Mbappe and Rabiot showed glimpses of quality on both flanks.

Mbappe made his move, cutting in from the right and unleashing his low cross into the six-yard box where Danso and Wober both went for it; Wober ultimately hit his own net. France have taken an early 1-0 advantage.France Vs Austria

France Vs Austria

62 minutes: Sabitzer appeals for a penalty after colliding with Saliba and Upamecano but the referee doesn’t give any consideration to him. Instead he switches out Grillitsch for Arnautovic and Wimmer as part of an effective rotation strategy.France Vs Austria

Former West Ham and Stoke striker Kylian Mbappe is quickly introduced and immediately causes Austria problems with his pace. Austria try pressing back but are having difficulty dealing with French attack – particularly with Kylian Mbappe who receives plenty of ball possession while creating numerous chances early on, one being saved thanks to Austria’s pressuring tactics. He takes an accidental knock to his nose which requires medical attention which concerns Austria; Mbappe eventually returns back after needing attention elsewhere for some minor niggles on it which requires him being assessed further after which he goes off for medical assessment before heading off again for treatment of which concerns arises regarding potential injuries sustained in Austrian attack from French attack.