Austria enters this fixture in strong form, defying recent setbacks with consistent winning streaks, driven by their potent attack and resilient defense. San Marino, however, continues to face difficulties, with poor recent results largely due to defensive lapses and lack of scoring.
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Austria is a strong favorite with an Asian Handicap of -2.5, suggesting they are expected to win comfortably. For cautious bettors, the double chance option - Austria or draw - offers a safer alternative given their dominant recent performances.
Both teams have shown limited goal-scoring in recent matches, but Austria's attack is more prolific and consistent. San Marino's attacking record remains poor, so both teams not scoring (BTTS No) could be a safe bet.
Austria is expected to establish a commanding lead early in the first half, likely finishing 3-0 at halftime and maintaining dominance for the full-time result.
Over 2.5 goals appears highly probable given Austria's attacking strength and San Marino's defensive vulnerabilities. The match could see a total of 4 or more goals.
The match on October 9 at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion should see Austria heavily favored to secure a comfortable victory over San Marino. Their recent form, strong attack, and San Marino's ongoing struggles point toward a high-scoring win for Austria.
Austria has a dominant recent record against San Marino, winning their last encounter 4-0 and maintaining a perfect head-to-head record. San Marino's defenses have been unable to contain Austria's attack, making this fixture predictable in favor of Austria.
San Marino's squad is currently missing key player T. Benvenuti due to a cruciate ligament rupture, which significantly weakens their attacking options. Austria's squad remains relatively intact.
Austria is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing midfield control and attacking width. San Marino might adopt a 4-3-3 to balance defensive stability with counter-attacking opportunities.
Austria boasts a perfect winning streak of four consecutive victories, showing a robust attack averaging 2.3 goals per game. San Marino has lost their last five fixtures with minimal goals scored and heavy defeats.
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Austria is heavily favored to win or at least secure a draw against San Marino owing to their superior recent form, goal-scoring ability, and consistent league performance. San Marino's struggles in recent fixtures and overall league standing make them significant underdogs.
Austria has a high chance of winning or drawing the match, with a 50-50 chance for either outcome. The predicted scoreline favors Austria by at least 2 goals, driven by their recent form and attacking strength. San Marino's recent losses and defensive vulnerabilities make a win very unlikely.
Based on recent fixtures and team form, Austria is expected to modernly defeat San Marino with an expected goals difference greater than 2.5. The match is predicted to favor Austria significantly, with a likely scoreline of at least 4-0 in their favor.
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