Euro 2024 - Netherlands vs Austria: Team News and Prediction

 

The Netherlands, top of Group D on goals scored, will be hoping to consolidate that position when they face a resolute Austria side on Tuesday evening. 

 

Ronald Koeman’s men played out a goalless draw with group favourites France on Friday evening, while Austria impressively saw off Poland. 

 

When is kick off? 

Tuesday 25th June, 17:00 (BST) 

Where is the match? 

Olympiastadion, Berlin (Germany) 

 

 

Netherlands vs Austria Team News 

 

Ronald Koeman should have the entirety of his 26-man squad available for selection, with no notable injury concerns. 

 

Gernot Trauner will be assessed for the Swiss having been forced off in the victory over Poland. Lens defender Kevin Danso will be in line to return to the XI. 

 

Netherlands vs Austria Probable XIs 

 

Euro 2024 - Netherlands vs Austria: Team News and Prediction

 

Netherlands (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Reijnders, Schouten; Frimpong, Simons, Gakpo; Depay 

 

Austria (4-2-3-1): Pentz; Posch, Danso, Lienhart, Mwene; Laimer, Seiwald; Wimmer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer; Arnautovic 

 

Netherlands vs Austria Key Battle

 

The Netherlands’ right-hand side could be in focus on Tuesday, with a potential key battle between Jeremie Frimpong and Marcel Sabitzer on the cards.

 

The Bayer Leverkusen wing-back has been afforded a more advanced role with the national team, but could face a stern test when up against midfielder-turned-winger Sabitzer, who has impressed at the tournament thus far.

 

Netherlands vs Austria Score Prediction: Netherlands 1-1 Austria

Euro 2024 - Netherlands vs Austria: Team News and Prediction