Austria is set to compete against Slovenia in the Nations League on Sunday, with anticipation high among fans.
Austria enters the match confidently after a commanding 5-1 victory over Norway in their most recent Nations League game.
Austria held 66% possession and made 16 attempts on goal, 10 of which were on target. Marko Arnautović led the scoring with two goals, followed by Philipp Lienhart, Stefan Posch, and Michael Gregoritsch.
Norway, despite managing eight shots, scored only once through Alexander Sørloth. Austria has been consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in each of their last six games for a total of 15 goals, while conceding eight.
Slovenia, meanwhile, comes into this game after a narrow 1-0 victory over Kazakhstan, with 48% possession and a goal from Jan Mlakar in the 55th minute. Slovenia’s defense has been solid, allowing only four goals in their last six games, while scoring five themselves.
The last time these two teams met on September 6, 2024, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Slovenia held 37% possession and scored through Benjamin Šeško, while Konrad Laimer equalized for Austria. The match was refereed by Radu Petrescu.
Both teams will have full squads available, as confirmed by managers Ralf Rangnick for Austria and Matjaž Kek for Slovenia.
Prediction
Austria is expected to take control and score a few goals, while Slovenia may face difficulty breaking through Austria’s defense. A 2-0 victory for Austria is anticipated, with more than 1.5 goals expected in the match.
