Austria vs Denmark prediction, preview, team news and more | UEFA Nations League 2022-23
The UEFA Nations League returns to the fold with another round of matches as Austria take on Denmark on Monday, 6 June. Both teams have been impressive this year and have a point to prove.
Austria topped their group in League B last season and have already shown promise under Ralf Rangnick. The hosts thrashed Croatia by a 3-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result in this fixture.
Denmark, on the other hand, finished in second place behind Belgium in their group last year and will look to take it up a notch this time around. The Danes stunned reigning champions France with a 2-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of the match.
UEFA Nations League A scores 🔥
Belgium 1-4 Netherlands
France 1-2 Denmark
Croatia 0-3 Austria https://t.co/1v7X1p2PJf
Austria vs Denmark Head-to-Head
Denmark have a good record against Austria, having won six out of the 11 matches played between the two teams. Austria have managed four victories against the Danes and will look to cut the deficit on Monday.
The previous meeting between the two countries took place last year, with the game ending in a 1-0 victory for Denmark. Austria squandered several chances on the day and will need to be more clinical this week.
Austria form guide: W-D-L-W-W
Denmark form guide: W-W-L-L-W
Austria vs Denmark Team News
Austria
David Alaba has been given an extended break after winning the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid. Marcel Sabitzer and Marko Arnautovic are included in the squad and could lead the line on Friday.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Philipp Lienhart
Unavailable: David Alaba
Denmark
Simon Kjaer is recuperating from a long-term injury and has been ruled out of the match. Christian Norgaard and Kasper Dolberg have also picked up injuries and will not feature against Austria.
Injured: Simon Kjaer, Christian Norgaard, Kasper Dolberg
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: None
Austria vs Denmark Predicted XI
Austria Predicted XI (3-5-2): Heinz Lindner; Maximilian Wober, Kevin Danso, Gernot Trauner; Konrad Laimer, Christoph Baumgartner, Christopher Trimmel, Andreas Weimann, Marcel Sabitzer; Marko Arnautovic, Michael Gregoritsch
59’—Andreas Cornelius comes on
68’—Cornelius scores
89’—Cornelius scores again
Denmark comeback to shock France 2-1 in their Nations League opener 😲 https://t.co/WGOrfJRo1Z
Denmark Predicted XI (4-3-3): Kasper Schmeichel; Joakim Maehle, Jannik Vestergaard, Joachim Andersen, Victor Nelsson; Thomas Delaney, Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg, Mikkel Damsgaard; Christian Eriksen, Robert Skov, Andreas Cornelius
Austria vs Denmark Prediction
Denmark pulled off a stunning coup against France, with Andreas Cornelius coming off the bench to score a brace. The Danes have pulled off several upsets in the past and have already made an excellent start to their Nations League campaign.
Austria also laid down a marker against Croatia but have plenty of work to do to sustain their form. Denmark are the better team on paper and hold a slight upper hand this week.
Prediction: Austria 1-2 Denmark