In the round 5 fixture France vs Austria, the 2018 World Cup champions will be facing an experienced Austrian side.
France has arguably the strongest squad depth in all positions with some of the finest and in-form players. However, the current French side have been performing terribly as of late. They currently lie bottom of the table in the UEFA Nations League after failing to register a win in any of the four matches so far. Ahead of the world cup, it will be crucial for Deschamps to get his team back to winning ways.
Austria are no different either, sitting just above France in the 3rd position in the table. The Austrians have managed to win just one of their four matches and are unlikely to qualify out of Group A. They do not possess quality on all fronts but experienced players like David Alaba and Sabitzer provide much-needed assurance.
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Match Details
| Match | France vs Austria |
| Date | Thursday, 22nd Sept 2022 |
| Time | 11:45 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Stade De France |
FRA vs AUT Broadcast Details
The UEFA Nations League match will be broadcasted by Sony Entertainment Network on channels like Sony Ten and the SonyLiv app.
FRA vs AUT H2H stats and team betting odds
In their last five games, France has won two and lost one against Austria while sharing points on two occasions. Historically as well, France slightly lead the head-to-head race with 12 wins as opposed to 9 for Austria.
FRA vs AUT: Dream11 Top Picks and Player Stat
Mbappe
The face of the French national team, Mbappe is amongst the best players in world football right now. He is a key player on Didier Deschamps’s side, especially for the Fluidity and versatility he provides in the attack. So far this season, Mbappe has already scored 8 goals for his club side but has just one for the national side in the UEFA Nations League.
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David Alaba
Ever since he joined Real Madrid, Alaba has been a key figure in Madrid’s defense. The experienced defender has been showing even better instincts than ever and has been crucial in Madrid winning the Champions League last season. As the Austrian captain, there will be immense responsibility on his shoulders to contribute both in the defense and in the attack. His versatility will allow the Austrian team to implement a variety of tactics.
FRA vs AUT Dream 11 Fantasy Team
- Goal-keeper: Maignan
- Defenders: Alaba, F. Mendy, Pavard, Kounde, Trauner
- Mid-Fielders: Sabitzer, Tchouameni, Schlager
- Forward: Nkunku, Mbappe
Dream 11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Mbappe
- Vice-Captain: Alaba
FRA vs AUT: Predicted Line-Up
France: Maignan, Pavard, Kounde, Varane, F. Mendy, Guendouzi, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Griezmann, Mbappe, Nkunku
Austria: Lindner, Trauner, Leinhart, Danso, Lainer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer, Schlager, Alaba, Arnautovic, Gregoritsch
FRA vs AUT: Who is going to Win this match?
France without a doubt have the better team in terms of quality and squad depth but have been poor in the competition. However, with some key players out with Injury have left some holes in the team. Similarly, the Austrian team has been no good either and looks unlikely to give France a fight.
Thus, France are slightly better and are expected to win but with a close margin.
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FRA vs AUT: Team News
France:
- Injury: T. Hernandez, Lloris, Rabiot, Digne, Kamara, Kante, Coman, Benzema
- Doubtful: None
- Unavailable: None
Austria:
- Injury: Lazaro, Laimer, Kalajdzic
- Doubtful: None
- Unavailable: None
