World Cup Preview, Predictions and Lineups: Spain Takes on Austria in Highly Anticipated Matchup
European foes Spain and Austria are set to clash in the round of 32 at SoFi Stadium this Thursday. As reigning European champions, Spain is expected to come out on top, but their group stage campaign has been marred by hiccups, including a goalless draw with Cabo Verde and a lackluster 1-0 win over Uruguay.
Austria, on the other hand, has shown its resilience, particularly in its dramatic 3-3 draw with Algeria, where Saša Kalajdžić's 96th-minute equalizer saved the team from an early exit. Despite being the underdogs, Austria's high-octane energy could pose a challenge to Spain.
Spain's star-studded roster, featuring the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Mikel Oyarzabal, is expected to have enough firepower to progress to the next round. However, the team's fitness issues, particularly in the wide areas, may cause some concerns, with wingers Yéremy Pino, Victor Muñoz, and Nico Williams struggling with injuries.
The predicted lineups for both teams have been revealed, with Spain expected to start in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Simón, Llorente, Cubarsí, Laporte, and Cucurella in defense. Austria, on the other hand, is expected to start in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with A. Schlager, Posch, Danso, Alaba, and Mwene in defense.
The match will be broadcast on various networks, including Fox Network, fuboTV, and Telemundo in the US, and BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Fans in Mexico can catch the action on Canal 5 Televisa, TUDN, and Azteca 7, while those in Canada can watch on TSN+ and RDS.
Austria, on the other hand, has shown its resilience, particularly in its dramatic 3-3 draw with Algeria, where Saša Kalajdžić's 96th-minute equalizer saved the team from an early exit. Despite being the underdogs, Austria's high-octane energy could pose a challenge to Spain.
Spain's star-studded roster, featuring the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Mikel Oyarzabal, is expected to have enough firepower to progress to the next round. However, the team's fitness issues, particularly in the wide areas, may cause some concerns, with wingers Yéremy Pino, Victor Muñoz, and Nico Williams struggling with injuries.
The predicted lineups for both teams have been revealed, with Spain expected to start in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Simón, Llorente, Cubarsí, Laporte, and Cucurella in defense. Austria, on the other hand, is expected to start in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with A. Schlager, Posch, Danso, Alaba, and Mwene in defense.
The match will be broadcast on various networks, including Fox Network, fuboTV, and Telemundo in the US, and BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Fans in Mexico can catch the action on Canal 5 Televisa, TUDN, and Azteca 7, while those in Canada can watch on TSN+ and RDS.
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