Austria vs Kazakhstan Predictions

• Both teams have scored in eight of Austria’s last nine games
• Kazakhstan have lost five of their last six matches
• Kazakhstan have conceded 15 goals in their last six matches

Austria hoping to bounce back

Austria were one of the unluckiest losers from Euro 2024 but their Nations League campaign in September produced two disappointing results.

Ralf Rangnick’s men drew with Slovenia before losing 2-1 to Norway. They have had their sights lowered significantly when they take on Kazakhstan in Thursday’s clash however.

The visitors have lost five of their last six games, including defeats at the hands of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Luxembourg.

The Hawks have never qualified for a major tournament but did win six of their 11 qualifiers for Euro 2024, a much improved showing on recent attempts.

They also topped their Nations League group in the not too distant past so could be another smaller nation to benefit from the creation of this tournament.

Hawks could find the net

Austria’s high-pressing style can leave them open at the back when it does not come off and they have tended to concede under Rangnick, typically outsourcing their opponents.

Both teams have found the net in eight of the hosts’ last nine games and could be the value selection in this match. Take both teams to score in an Austria win.

Kazakhstan have conceded 15 times in their last six outings so side with a 3-1 win for the home team for correct score purposes.