Austria FC are looking to once again prove their excellence in the contest, by trying to defeat Turkey FC, as both squads aim to enter the quarterfinals. Heading into this match, both squads are actually impressive, providing excellent results. Austria were able to finish their group stage at the top of their group, with six points from their campaign. Due to this, Austria proved why they are considered to be one of this season’s dark horses. On the other hand, Turkey are also one of the top favorites to win their group. However, Turkey were not able to win their group, finishing at the second with six points in their campaign. The meeting between these two teams is on July 3, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Austria FC
Austria qualified for the knockout rounds of Euro 2024 as Group D winners after beating Netherlands 3-2 in Berlin. Despite a tough draw with France, Austria gained six points from a possible nine to finish top of the group. Austria captain Marcel Sabitzer scored an 80th-minute winner to secure first place. The team has qualified for the knockout phase of a major tournament for only the fourth time ever, having done so at the 1934 and 1954 World Cups and Euro 2020. Austria is now aiming to reach its first European Championship quarter-final, with 14 of their last 19 matches won, losing just two. Only Portugal, Netherlands, and Spain have a higher win percentage since Rangnick took charge in June 2022.
Ralf Rangnick will make one change to Leipzig’s winning side due to Wolfsburg winger Patrick Wimmer’s suspension. Konrad Laimer or Christoph Baumgartner will step up from the bench. Marko Arnautovic and Michael Gregoritsch will lead an aggressive attack.
Turkey FC
Turkey has been unbeaten in their last five games against opponents, keeping a clean sheet on each occasion. The Crescent-Stars secured a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their final Group F game, with veteran striker Cenk Tosun’s late strike sealing their place in the last 16. However, the team conceded soon after Hakan Calhanoglu’s 51st-minute goal put them in front. Turkey finished second in the standings, having started their Group F campaign with a 3-1 win over Georgia and then lost 3-0 to Portugal. Montella’s youthful squad has taken Turkey into the latter stages of the Euros for the third time ever, and the first since 2008. The Crescent-Stars will face Austria in Euro 2024, with thousands of Turkish emigrants having settled in Germany over the past 60 years.
Turkey’s captain Hakan Calhanoglu and centre-back Samet Akaydin are unavailable due to second bookings in the tournament against the Czech Republic. Abdulkerim Bardakci returns from suspension, while Merih Demiral joins the back four. Mert Gunok is injured, and Juventus star Kenan Yildiz and Real Madrid’s Arda Guler could start in a knockout game.
Prediction:
Austria FC
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