Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Two camps who will get the final stint of their pre-World Cup preparations underway on Monday night, Austria will welcome Tunisia to Vienna.
Austria
Starting with the hosts, embarking on what was a sensational World Cup qualifying adventure last year, Austria are clearly relishing life under Ralf Rangnick’s guidance. Rightfully receiving a string of plaudits from across the continent, the former Manchester United boss certainly finds the mood in his camp at a real high. Last seen putting in another gritty performance as they clinched a 1-0 victory against South Korea when signing off March’s international break, Das Team have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions. With their sights set on mounting a genuine World Cup knockout stage charge next month when they get proceedings underway against Jordan on June 17th, Austria will be desperate to extend on their extended flurry here.
Austria Team News
While David Alaba might be set to leave Spanish giants Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, Austria’s record-breaking skipper will lead Rangnick’s side out on Monday night and get some valuable minutes under his belt.
Shockingly switching his national allegiance from England earlier this year, Carney Chukwuemeka has been included in Austria’s squad. Borussia Dortmund star Marcel Sabitzer should play a leading role in the middle of the park on Monday night and earn a 98th cap here.
Tunisia
As for the visitors, while Tunisia might be preparing for their third consecutive World Cup adventure this summer, Sabri Lamouchi’s side are desperately searching for some crucial stability. Last seen getting April underway with an uneventful 0-0 stalemate against Canada, the one-time Nottingham Forest boss has seen his squad register just a single victory from any of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Enduring a real AFCON struggle back in January and watching their campaign come to a Round of 16 end against Mali, Tunisia have also struggled to find any kind of clinical edge. While all their focus might be set on June 15th when they get their World Cup charge underway against Sweden, Lamouchi’s camp are hoping to find a much-welcomed boost on Monday night.
Tunisia Team News
While Ellyes Skhiri might have endured a frustrating domestic campaign with Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt, the 31-year-old will lead Tunisia out this summer and should earn an 82nd international cap in Vienna.
Despite suffering Premier League relegation with Burnley this season, ex-Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri will feature. Despite still waiting to make a senior appearance for reigning European champions PSG, 21-year-old Khalil Ayari has been included in Lamouchi’s squad.
Austria vs Tunisia Key Factors to Consider
- When Austria and Tunisia met for their only historic meeting back in November 2007, Monday’s opponents played out a 0-0 stalemate.
- Austria have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous 10 consecutive appearances across all competitions.
- Tunisia have mustered just a sole win across any format from their last five attempts.
- Monday’s hosts have not suffered a single defeat in front of their own supporters since way back in October 2023.
- Tunisia have recorded just a single strike from open play in over 360 minutes of action.
Conclusion
Enjoying what has been quite a rise under Rangnick’s guidance, Austria will travel over to North America this month with the mood in their camp at a real high. Signing off March’s international break with a gritty 1-0 victory against South Korea, the one-time Manchester United boss has seen his squad gain plenty of plaudits from across the continent. Meeting a downbeat Tunisia side on Monday night, Austria should be confident of extending on their extended flurry in Vienna.
Verdict: Austria win
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Dachbet
