Austria vs Slovakia: Austria will host Slovakia at home on Sunday for an international friendly fixture as they prepare for the Euro 2020.
Match Details:
Teams: Austria vs Slovakia
Venue: Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Wien, Austria
Date: Sunday 6th June, 2021
Time: 09:00 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-international-friendlies-1500002536
PREVIEW
Austria come into this one on the back of a 1-0 loss against the Three Lions on Thursday. Saka’s effort was the difference between the two as the Austrians were second best.
Slovakia, on the other hand played out a 1-1 draw against Bulgaria at home on Tuesday. Bénes and Iliev scored for either side as the hosts got necessary practice.
Both sides are part of the Euro competition in Group C and Group E respectively.
Franco Foda’s side has Ukraine, Netherlands and North Macedonia in their group.
While Slovakia is pitted with Poland, Spain and Sweden.
A challenging group stage awaits as they prepare for the continental event and would look to remove all blemishes before the campaign begins.
The last time Austria and Slovakia played each other, it ended in a goalless draw way back in 2016.
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Form Guide
Austria: DDWLL
Slovakia: LDDWD
Last Matches of both teams:
England 1-0 Austria
Slovakia 1-1 Bulgaria
Where to watch the live streaming of Austria vs Slovakia?
The live stream is available on the link mentioned above while the broadcast can be watched on the Sony Sports Network.
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Team News
Arnautovic is doubtful for this one after he suffered a muscle injury. Austria will not look to risk him for this one.
Slovakia has no injury concerns and pose a fit squad for this clash.
Austria possible 11:
Bachmann, Trimmel, Dragovic, Hinteregger, Friedl, Laimer, Schlager, Alaba, Baumgartlinger, Kalajdzic and Sabitzer.
Slovakia possible 11:
Dubravka, Pekarik, Satka, Skriniar, Hubocan, Lobotka, Hrosovsky, Hamsik, Suslov, Duris and Weiss.
Prediction: Austria 1-1 Slovakia
Both sides look to get their best combinations on the park as they have one final shot at preparations before the competition kicks off.
A fascinating contest is expected between two talented sides and we foresee a stalemate.