Austria is set to make their third appearance at the European Championships under Ralph Rangnick, having won six consecutive matches between November and June. The Austrians have won victories against Serbia, Turkey, Germany, and Italy, and have a strong forward press, scoring 15 goals in their last six matches. They have scored at least one goal in their last 17 matches since a 2:0 defeat against France in the Nations League two years ago.

The French, under Didier Deschamps, are considered the favourites to lift the title in July. Despite failing to win three of their last five matches, including a 0:0 draw with Canada in their final preparation fixture, France has managed to pass their qualifying campaign. However, they have kept just two clean sheets in their last eight matches at the European Championships since 2016.

Austrian coach Rangnick has no new injury concerns for Group D opener in Dusseldorf, while notable absentees David Alaba and Xaver Schlager are in the squad.

France’s head coach Deschamps has a 25-man squad for Euro 2024, with Aurélien Tchouaméni doubtful due to an ankle injury, and Kylian Mbappé expected to start despite a virus.

Predicted lineups:

Austria

Goalkeeper: Heinz Lindner
Defenders: Maximilian Wöber, Kevin Danso, Stefan Posch, Philipp Lienhart
Midfielders: Konrad Laimer, Nicolas Seiwald, Marcel Sabitzer
Forwards: Florian KainzChristoph Baumgartner, Michael Gregoritsch

France

Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
Defenders: Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Ibrahima Konate, Theo Hernandez
Midfielders: Antoine Griezmann, Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot
Forwards: Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele

• Austria – 1 win
• France – 4 wins
• Draws – 1

Over all competition record

Austria has the potential to break France’s defense, but they may concede a few goals. France is expected to win with a 1-2 score.

Winning probability:

Austria – 23%

Draw – 11%

France – 66%

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