Spain
Austria
Resumen del equipo
In their latest World Cup match, Spain faced Uruguay and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. The match, played away, showcased Spain's defensive strength as they managed to keep a clean sheet while controlling the game despite having less possession.
Match statistics (Uruguay vs Spain):
Resumen del equipo
Austrian players drew 3-3 against Algeria in their most recent World Cup encounter. This high-scoring affair demonstrated their attacking capabilities but also highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, as they conceded three goals.
Match statistics (Algeria vs Austria):
Spain showcased their attacking prowess in a commanding 3-0 win over Austria in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. Mikel Oyarzabal was the star of the match, scoring twice and leading his team to a comfortable victory.
The match was largely one-sided, with Spain controlling 65% of possession and unleashing a staggering 22 shots, 10 of which were on target. In contrast, Austria struggled to find their rhythm, managing only 5 total shots and failing to register a single shot on goal throughout the match.
Spain opened the scoring in the 36th minute when Oyarzabal found the net with an assist from Marc Cucurella. The second goal came shortly after the hour mark, with Pedro Porro doubling the lead in the 66th minute, assisted by Alex Baena. Oyarzabal capped off the scoring with his second goal in the 89th minute, again assisted by Cucurella.
Despite their lack of offensive output, Austria remained combative, committing 14 fouls and receiving a yellow card for Stefan Posch. Spain, however, maintained discipline, finishing the match without any bookings. This performance not only highlighted Spain's attacking capabilities but also raised questions about Austria's defensive organization as they exit the tournament.
Spain has shown strong form in their last matches, winning all three of their recent games, scoring a total of 5 goals and conceding none. Their attacking prowess is evident, with an average of 1.67 goals per game in their last 10 matches. In contrast, Austria has had a mixed performance, with 6 goals scored and 6 conceded in their last 10 matches, indicating a struggle in defense.
In their head-to-head encounters, Spain has a perfect record against Austria, winning the only match played with a score of 3-0. The statistical analysis shows that Spain dominated the last match with an expected goals (xG) of 2.80 compared to Austria's 0.49, highlighting a significant disparity in offensive effectiveness. Additionally, Spain's possession was at 65%, demonstrating their control over the game.
Tactically, Spain is likely to maintain high possession and utilize their attacking depth, focusing on quick transitions and exploiting the flanks. Austria will need to tighten their defense and may adopt a more defensive posture to withstand Spain's attacking threats.
U. Simon
G
M. Llorente
D
P. Cubarsi
D
A. Laporte
D
M. Cucurella
D
Pedri
M
Rodri
M
Lamine Yamal
M
M. Merino
M
A. Baena
M
M. Oyarzabal
F
A. Schlager
G
S. Posch
D
P. Lienhart
D
D. Alaba
D
P. Mwene
D
N. Seiwald
M
X. Schlager
M
K. Laimer
M
R. Schmid
M
M. Sabitzer
M
M. Arnautovic
F
