Exciting EURO 2024 qualification action takes place in Vienna on Friday, as the top two in the Group F standings collide. Belgium could secure their spot in Germany next summer with victory, with Austria could also achieve the same feat if they are able to pick up maximum points.
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It has been an excellent campaign in qualification for both Austria and Belgium, and their hard work could be rewarded with a place at EURO 2024 this week. Austria will have the home field advantage, and they have looked transformed since the arrival of Ralf Ragnick.
Austria sit level on points with Belgium at the top of the standings, with their only dropped points coming in the form of a 1-1 draw against their rivals earlier in the qualifying campaign. However, they will be confident coming into this showdown after winning four of their five matches during this opening phase. They have been excellent in the final third throughout qualifying, as they have scored an impressive 12 goals, and have allowed just four.
Belgium remain top of the Group F standings, as they have also picked up four wins from their five matches, and they could assure their spot in the major tournament next summer with maximum points on the road this week. Belgium are the highest scorers in the group, having found the back of the net on 13 occasions.
However, it has been their defensive play that has enabled them to gain a healthy advantage in the goal difference, as they have allowed just one. Belgium were excellent in their matches in the most recent international break, as they recorded back-to-back wins against Azerbaijan and Estonia, with their most recent win coming in the form of a 5-0 success against the latter.
Austria vs Belgium Head to Head
Belgium have landed nine wins in their 15 previous clashes against Austria. However, they have recorded just a single win in their last five against their rivals. Their only victory over that period was a 2-0 victory in March 2011.
Austria vs Belgium Prediction
You need to go back to 1959 for the last Austria win over Belgium. However, a common trend in recent clashes is draws, with five of the last six ending level. That could be an interesting betting avenue for this showdown on Friday.
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