Austria vs Turkey Prediction: The only round 16 game with goals anticipated

At Leipzig Stadium on Tuesday, Austria and Turkey will play in the UEFA European Championship Round of 16. On June 25, Austria won their final group stage encounter, 3-2 over the Netherlands. They have five wins, one tie, and one loss in their seven games this season. At the Volksparkstadion on June 26, Turkey defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in their final group stage match. The winners were Hakan Çalhanoglu and Cenk Tosun. They have won two, drawn one, and lost four games in 2024.

Each team had six points at the end of their separate groups. In their group, Turkey finished second and Austria first. In their most recent encounter, Austria prevailed 6-1 in a friendly held at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in March. Austria has won four, drawn one, and lost one of their last six games in all competitions. Over that period, the Austrian team scored 15 goals and gave up seven, winning five of the six games. While their opponents scored five goals in the first forty-five minutes, they had seven goals in the first half. In their last six games, Turkey has won two, drawn one, and lost three. Over that span, the Türkiye team scored seven goals and let up thirteen, scoring first in two of the six games.

Austria has become one of the most interesting teams to watch under Ralf Rangnick. They have a core group of talented players who have demonstrated remarkable unity to defeat Poland and the Netherlands to win Group D.

Turkey is a team whose performances have been inconsistent. After a thrilling victory over Georgia, Portugal was soundly defeated. These preceded a thrilling victory over the Czech Republic that ensured them advancement as the runners-up in Group F. The winner of this matchup advances to a quarterfinal matchup against either Romania or the Netherlands.

Austria emerged victorious from a challenging group. Matchday one saw France lose by a close margin of 1-0, but then win consecutive games against Poland (3-1) and the Netherlands (3-2).

The football team led by Ralf Rangnick has a lengthy history of being linked to the father of gegen-pressing. They exude vitality, vibrancy, and intensity. Austria pushes forward early and rapidly advances the ball. They were too much for Poland and the Dutch with their all-action strategy.

While serving a suspension, Austrian winger Patrick Wimmer appears certain to be replaced by Christoph Baumgartner or Konrad Laimer. Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic are competing for the centre-forward position once more.

While Türkiye takes a different approach, it is nonetheless entertaining to see. Three years ago, the Crescent Stars were awful; they finished the group stage with a -7 goal differential and no points.

Vincenzo Montella's team is playing brilliant, attacking football this time around. The Italian has always supported technical players, and in his current role, it is also the case.

Turkey had a mixed record and ended up second in Group F with six points. They defeated the Czech Republic (2-1) and Georgia (3-1) with great effort, but they were completely outmatched against Portugal (3–0).

Due to one-match bans for centre defender Samet Akaydin and captain Hakan Calhanoglu, Turkey's head coach Vincenzo Montella will have to make at least two changes. Abdulkerim Bardakci, the central defender, has returned from suspension, while goalkeeper Mert Gunok (knee) could be available.

It is important to remember that Austria gave their opponents plenty of opportunities throughout the group round. In actuality, they let up more shots per game (13.3 against 12.7) than Turkey did. It is difficult to see Rangnick or Montella playing a defensive-oriented style on Tuesday. The primary concern of both managers will be how their team may contribute to the other issues.

There are no more second chances because we are in the knockout phase of Euro 2024. In the group stage, losing is by no means fatal, but if either Austria or Türkiye loses in Leipzig, they will have to find a way to draw even. This dynamic can occasionally result in tense, cagey football. However, considering the two clubs, we ought to anticipate a more engaging matchup than that.

Hence,  2-1 or 3-1 win for Austria is anticipated.