Luxembourg vs Austria Betting Odds and Predictions – Friendly Match
⚽️ Competition: Friendly Match
🔺 Date: 11/11/2020
🔻 Betting Prediction: 1X
🔺 Betting Odds: 3.6
🔻 Stake: 4/10 units
For the football professionals, breaks are few and far between in autumn 2020, and now the national players have to play three international matches within a week. In addition to the two games in the Nations League, there is also a friendly game on the program, which has to be played due to UEFA’s central marketing. ÖFB sports director Peter Schöttel would like to cancel the game on Wednesday, but this is not possible. So there will be a duel between Luxembourg and Austria on Wednesday.
In many places, Luxembourg is still referred to as a team against whom the only thing that matters is the amount of victory. In recent years, however, the underdog has developed strongly and is a thoroughly unpleasant opponent. Given the starting position this autumn, a surprise is definitely possible. In any case, at first glance between Luxembourg and Austria, a tip for the guests does not seem particularly lucrative.
Luxembourg – Statistics & current form
The former soccer dwarf can now be found in the current FIFA world rankings in a double-digit position. In the current ranking, the team of head coach Luc Holtz is ranked 95th. Holtz has been responsible for his homeland for over a decade – since August 2010. Luxembourg has already celebrated 20 victories under the now 51-year-old coach.
Seat rider in the Nations League
Even when the UEFA Nations League was hosted for the first time, Luxembourg was able to impress with ten points from six games, but in the end, the team had to settle for second place behind Belarus. This missed the historic chance for an additional European Championship opportunity, with the addition of the Nations League, Luxembourg also moved one floor higher.
In the third-class Nations League C, too, Luxembourg is not only competitive but has also surprised enormously so far. After four game days, the Holtz team has nine out of twelve possible points on the credit side and is in first place on the table.
In October, Luxembourg achieved a surprising 2-1 away win against the otherwise strong home team from Montenegro. Despite a gap, Luxembourg prevailed and celebrated their third win in their last five international matches.
Relatively young cadre
The main goal of Luxembourg football is to take part in a major event. For the country with just under 600,000 inhabitants, this would actually be a success that was hardly thought possible. This is currently not realistic, but the future prospects are still better than ever. Luxembourg now has some very promising talent. In addition to Vincent Thill – who has long been referred to as the upcoming star despite his 20 years – Mainz legionnaire Leandro Barreiro stands out in particular.
A young, talented and vicious team, which recently celebrated a surprising number of successes, has a great chance of a respectable success against a strong European national team on Wednesday. The home side is certainly underdog, but the game won’t be as clear as the best bookmakers make it. Between Luxembourg and Austria, a prediction in the direction of the home side makes sense.
The probable lineup of Luxembourg:
➤ Moris – Jans, Selimovic, Hall, Carlson – Barreiro, Gerson – V. Thill, O. Thill, Sinani – Rodrigues
Last matches from Luxembourg:
UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1
⚽️ 10/13 2020 Montenegro 1 – 2 Luxembourg
⚽️ 10/10 2020 Luxembourg 2 – 0 Cyprus
Friendly match
⚽️ 10/07 2020 Luxembourg 1 – 2 Liechtenstein
UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1
⚽️ 09/08 2020 Luxembourg 0 – 1 Montenegro
⚽️ 09/05 2020 Azerbaijan 1 – 2 Luxembourg
Austria – Statistics & current form
Not only Luxembourg are in first place after four out of six games in the UEFA Nations League, but the ÖFB team are currently laughing from the top of the table. However, Austria is one level higher in League B and in all likelihood, the direct duel with Norway next Wednesday will bring the decision. The focus these days is therefore clearly on the two home games on Saturday and Wednesday to defend the first place.
Great personnel worries in the ÖFB warehouse
In terms of personnel, Franco Foda can by no means draw on the full and will have to prove his improvisational skills. As was the case a month ago, Franco Foda will have to do without all Red Bull Salzburg team players in this course. Cican Stankovic, Andreas Ulmer and Albert Vallci will not be available due to several positive tests in the bulls’ camp. Marco Friedl does not get clearance from Werder Bremen, Marko Arnautovic is still playing in the Chinese league on Wednesday and young dad Florian Grillitsch cancelled due to private circumstances.
Players like David Alaba, Stefan Lainer, Marcel Sabitzer or captain Julian Baumgartlinger are unlikely to be on the field from the start in an insignificant international match due to their double burden with international games. It can therefore be assumed that Austria is on the pitch in a completely new team. In view of this, the existing odds on the Foda team between Luxembourg and Austria can hardly be recommended.
Austria is stingy with goals abroad
Due to the many changes, the flow of the game will most likely suffer. Scoring opportunities galore are not to be expected. This would not fit the tactical concept of the ÖFB team, because under Franco Foda the defensive was clearly stabilized. Austria only conceded two goals in the last six away games.
In five of these six games, the bet on the under 2.5 was the right choice. Instead of a tip on the Austrian victory, the under 2.5 is much more interesting.
The probable lineup of Austria:
➤ Schlager – Alaba, Hinteregger, Lienhart, Trimmel – Ilsanker, Ranftl – Lazaro, Holzhauser, Balic – Kalajdzic
Last matches from Austria:
UEFA Nations League B Grp. 1
⚽️ 10/14 2020 Romania 0 – 1 Austria
⚽️ 10/11 2020 Northern Ireland 0 – 1 Austria
Friendly match
⚽️ 10/07 2020 Austria 2 – 1 Greece
UEFA Nations League B Grp. 1
⚽️ 09/07 2020 Austria 2 – 3 Romania
⚽️ 09/04 2020 Norway 1 – 2 Austria
Luxembourg vs Austria – Direct comparison / H2H balance
Before the friendly comparison on Wednesday evening, Austria still has a clean white vest against the former football dwarf Luxembourg. A total of six international matches – two each in European Championship qualification, World Cup qualification and friendly matches – have been played so far, with Austria as the winner in all games. However, these games are not really a real indicator for this Wednesday, because, with the exception of the friendly comparison from 2018, the remaining games were a long time ago.
Luxembourg vs Austria betting odds in comparison
🔻 Betting Prediction: Luxembourg
🔺 Betting Odds: 9.5
🔻 Betting Prediction: Draw
🔺 Betting Odds: 5.25
🔻 Betting Prediction: Austria
🔺 Betting Odds: 1.3
Luxembourg vs Austria Betting Odds and Predictions
Friendlies are to be enjoyed with great caution anyway, but this is all the more true at times like these. The top players have an enormous load and have to perform at their best in a three-day rhythm. Games that have no sporting relevance are therefore often not contested with the necessary force or the players are given a break anyway.
Austria certainly still has the much stronger team on the pitch, but risk and possible return are not in the right proportion between Luxembourg and Austria when they tip on the Foda team.
Key facts – Luxembourg vs Austria tips
🔺 Three wins in the last five international matches for Luxembourg
🔺 So far Austria has won all games against Luxembourg
🔺 Big personal problems at the Foda team – the international game seems like a chore
While coordination problems are no surprise among the guests, Luxembourg will appear as a well-rehearsed unit with a lot of self-confidence. Good games against teams like Austria are considered a great success and on this Wednesday the chances are relatively high. In any case, the bet on the double chance 1X has a great value between Luxembourg and Austria.
