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Europa League: Austria vs Slovenia
Kickoff Time: 2024-11-18 01:00(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev
Austria defeated Kazakhstan 2-0 in the last away match and currently holds a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss in five group matches, ranking at the top of the group. In Austria’s current national team roster, David Alaba is still sidelined due to injury, but Marko Arnautovic, Konrad Laimer, and Marcel Sabitzer are all included, so the overall strength of the team has not changed significantly compared to before. Austria typically employs a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on high pressing tactics. They are very skilled at utilizing the speed of their forwards and the control in midfield to launch quick and efficient counterattacks, which is their key to victory. Additionally, Austria has a formidable attacking force, scoring an impressive 13 goals in five group matches, making them the strongest attacking team in the group.
Slovenia, on the other hand, lost 1-4 at home to Norway in the last match and currently ranks third in the group with a record of two wins, one draw, and two losses. In Slovenia’s current national team roster, aside from Benjamin Sesko and Jan Oblak, who play in the top five leagues, most other players compete in lower-tier European leagues, so the overall strength of the team is not particularly outstanding. Slovenia typically uses a 4-4-2 formation, with a consistent tactical approach of defending and counterattacking. They primarily rely on tight defense and midfield interceptions to limit their opponents’ attacks, then look for opportunities to counterattack. From a statistical perspective, Slovenia has scored six goals and conceded eight in five group matches, showing mediocre performance on both ends. Moreover, they often struggle to deal with the attacks of stronger teams, as evidenced by their recent heavy defeat.
Comparing the performances of both teams in the UEFA Nations League, Austria clearly outmatches Slovenia in both strength and form. Additionally, Austria’s statistics on both attacking and defensive fronts are significantly better than those of Slovenia. Given Austria’s strong home performance, Slovenia is likely to face a tough challenge in this match.
Austria’s Last 5 Games: WWWLD
24-10-14 Kazakhstan 0-2 Austria
24-10-14 Austria 5-1 Norway
24-10-11 Austria 4-0 Kazakhstan
24-09-10 Norway 2-1 Austria
24-09-07 Slovenia 1-1 Austria
Slovenia’s Last 5 Games: LWLWD
24-11-15 Slovenia 1-4 Norway
24-10-13 Kazakhstan 0-1 Slovenia
24-10-11 Norway 3-0 Slovenia
24-09-10 Slovenia 3-0 Kazakhstan
24-09-07 Slovenia 1-1 Austria
Head To Head Record:
24-09-07 Slovenia 1-1 Austria
19-10-14 Slovenia 0-1 Austria
19-06-08 Austria 1-0 Slovenia
13-06-08 Austria 3-0 Slovenia
Prediction: Austria to win