Netherlands vs Austria

A place in the Euro 2024 knockout phase is on the line as the Netherlands and Austria go head-to-head in a blockbuster showdown at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

A draw would probably send both Austria and the Netherlands into the knockout stages, yet the Oranje’s ambitions are loftier. After a come-from-behind 2-1 day-one win against Poland, a controversial VAR call denied them another triumph against France in round two (0-0). But with four points and a superior goal difference, they commence this matchday as Group D leaders. Keen to progress as group winners, Ronald Koeman’s team can turn to their decent run of losing just one of their last nine internationals (W7, D1) for inspiration. It’s only natural to assume they’ll strengthen that record against Austria, a side they have impressively defeated in their last seven encounters, including a clear-cut 2-0 victory in the group stage of Euro 2020.

On the other hand, Austria bounced back from a gut-wrenching 1-0 loss to France in their opening Euro 2024 outing with a commanding 3-1 triumph against Poland to set one foot in the knockout stages, a feat they only achieved once in history. It was at Euro 2020, and Ralf Rangnick’s men are well-positioned to recreate that accomplishment after scoring three goals in a single Euros fixture for the second time. Austria’s record across their last nine internationals is a carbon-copy of the Netherlands’ high-flying run (W7, D1, L1). Das Team’s rich vein of form gives the Austrian fans every reason to hope for their first victory against the Netherlands since 1984!