Our prediction for this Euro 2020 match:
Slovenia
Match Time & Date:
13/10/2019
02:45 PM
Prediction: 2-2
Austria
Slovenia and Austria, the two teams who are determined to book their place at the 2020 European Championship, face each other at Stadion Stozice in Ljubljana in what is expected to be one of the most entertaining games of Sunday’s program. The Zmajceki aim to make amends for a 2-1 loss to North Macedonia, whilst the Austrians are brimming with confidence following a 3-1 win over Israel.
Considering that Slovenia are tough to beat at home, a close encounter is on the cards, but given the attacking potential of the two teams, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. A man to watch in the home team will be Serie A ace Josip Ilicic, whereas Slovenia defenders should have former Premier League star Marko Arnautovic, who provided an assist for Valentino Lazaro in the 3-1 win over Israel, at bay.
Highlighted Player (Miha Zajc):
Born in Sempeter pri Gorici, Slovenia, Miha Zajc started his career in Interblock, recording only five appearances before moving to NK Olimpia on a loan deal. In season 2013/14, the attacking midfielder made 13 appearances in the Slovenian Prva Liga, netting 5 goas in the process.
After yet another loan deal, now with Celje, Miha Zajc moved to NK Olimpia on a permanent deal. The player can perform as an attacking midfielder and as a central midfielder. During his 81 appearances for NK Olimpia, Zajc scored 20 goals and recorded 12 assists, which was good enough for the Empoli officials to sign the 24-year-old for about €1.7 million.
In 2017/18, Zajc helped Empoli win Serie B with 8 goals and 14 assists. Thanks to his good performances, he made his debut for Slovenia national team in March 2016 and has played in 5 games so far, with one goal on his tally.
Highlighted Team (Austria):
Austria is one of Europe’s oldest national football teams and they enjoyed plenty of success during the 1930’s, earning the nickname Wunderteam in the process. Das Team achieved a fourth-place finish at the second World Cup in 1934, before finishing in third place at the 1954 finals. However, Austria have since participated at another five World Cup finals, never getting past the first knockout stage.
Das Team were even more disappointing in the European Championship qualifying campaigns, failing to qualify for 12 straight tournaments before appearing at the 2008 finals as co-hosts. However, Austria made it to the Euro 2016 in style, winning nine of ten qualifiers to suggest the team may be on the path to return to old glory days.
Former Bayern Munich midfielder Andreas Herzog is the team’s most capped footballer with 103 appearances, whereas Toni Polster is the most prolific striker with 44 goals in 95 outings. Matthias Sinderlar, Ernst Ocwirk, Herbert Prohaska and Hans Krankl are some of the most notable players to have represented Austria over the years.
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