Spain vs Austria Prediction & Betting Tips — FIFA World Cup
Our Spain vs Austria Prediction: Under 3.5
- Spain have 3 consecutive clean sheets.
- Spain own the H2H record with 3 wins and 1 loss against Austria.
- Austria have 1 win in their last 3 matches.
Why Under 3.5 Goals for Spain vs Austria
Our World Cup prediction for Spain vs Austria is Under 3.5 Goals. At 1.35 odds on 22Bet, this pick hits the sweet spot between a moderate bit of risk and a worthwhile payout.
We say so because Under 3.5 Goals has landed in 5 of Spain's last 7 games, and they are massive favorites.
Spain Lack Of Scoring Power
Spain are big favorites to advance on Wednesday. But their performances against Uruguay and Cape Verde exposed a lack of cutting edge in the final third.
Despite dominating possession with over 60% of the ball in both matches, Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal failed to convert several clear opportunities, forcing La Roja to settle for a draw against Cape Verde before grinding out a narrow 1-0 victory over Uruguay.
No RO32 Match Cleared 3.5 Goals So Far
Another reason we are backing Under 3.5 Goals in the Spain vs Austria game is that none of the Round of 32 matches have produced more than 3 goals. This shows that teams are playing more conservatively and trying not to break their shape because of the risk of elimination.
We expect a similar outcome to Brazil vs Japan in which Spain will hold possession for long periods, while Austria will focus on defending in numbers and punishing La Roja on the counterattack.
Verdict
There has never been a better World Cup for underdog teams. So while some analysts may predict a blowout, we're not ruling out Austria holding the scoreline close or taking this match into extra time.
For this reason, we're backing under 3.5 Goals our preferred betting pick.