Austria vs France predictions, preview, team news, H2H | UEFA Nations League 2022-23

The UEFA Nations League returns to the stage with another round of fixtures this weekend when France face Austria on Friday. Both teams have not lived up to expectations in the competition so far and will need to improve in this clash.

Austria are in second place in their group and have slumped after a strong start to their campaign. The home side suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Denmark this week and will have to work hard to bounce back in this clash.

France, on the other hand, are in third place in Group 1 and have endured a disappointing start to the season. Les Bleus were held to a 1-1 draw by Croatia in their previous match and should improve on that this week.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg made a man of the match appearance against France on Friday, getting the assist.

Tonight, he scored for Denmark against Austria.

The Spurs player is in good shape.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was man of the match against France on Friday, getting an assist. Tonight, he scored for Denmark against Austria. The Spurs man is in good form. https://t.co/TPmkyBaQRe

Head-to-Head Austria vs France

France have a good record against Austria and have won 12 of the 23 matches played between the two teams. Austria have won nine against France and need to cut the deficit on Friday.

The previous meeting between the two European teams took place in 2009 and ended in a 3-1 win for France. Austria have improved over the years and have a point to prove this week.

Austrian form guide: LWDLW

French form guide: DLWWW

Team News Austria vs France

Austria

David Alaba has joined the Austria squad and could feature in the team’s three-man lineup this week. Philipp Lienhart remains Austria’s only injury problem and is unlikely to take any chances in this match.

Wounded: There isn’t any

Doubtful: Philipp Lienhart

Not available: There isn’t any

France

Raphael Varane and Kylian Mbappe have recovered from their injuries and will be available for selection against Austria. Aurelien Tchouameni has enjoyed an impressive season and will also feature in the match.

Wounded: There isn’t any

Doubtful: There isn’t any

Not available: There isn’t any

Prediction XI Austria vs France

Austria Prediction XI (3-5-2): Heinz Lindner; Maximilian Wober, Stefan Posch, David Alaba; Konrad Laimer, Stefan Lainer, Xaver Schlager, Andreas Weimann, Marcel Sabitzer; Marko Arnautovic, Sasa Kalajdzic

France Prediction XI (3-4-3): Hugo Lloris; Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Jules Kunde; Jonathan Clauss, Theo Hernandez, N’Golo Kante, Aurelien Tchouameni; Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema

Austria vs France Prediction

France have only managed to get a point from their two group games so far and need to turn their campaign around sooner rather than later. The likes of Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema have enjoyed impressive seasons at club level and need to improve this week.

Austria have shown improvement under Ralf Rangnick but will face a formidable force on Friday. France are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Austria 1-3 France