Spain vs Austria Prediction & Betting Tips | 2 July 2026

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Spain and Austria lock horns in the World Cup's last 32, with La Roja aiming to edge closer to a second World Cup crown. Given Spain's comfortable passage through the group stages, we're forecasting a straightforward 2-0 victory on home soil. La Roja breezed through their group without leaking a goal, reinforcing their credentials as serious title hopefuls. Luis de la Fuente is anticipated to make a solitary alteration, with Dani Olmo poised to step in for Mikel Merino. Spain's defence has been exceptionally solid, conceding a mere 0.14 expected goals against (xGA) per game at the 2026 World Cup and maintaining three successive clean sheets. Across their last ten outings, they've secured six wins, scoring an average of 2.2 goals and conceding just 0.4, backed up by an impressive 2.18 expected goals (xG) that showcases their offensive prowess. Austria, meanwhile, secured their spot in the knockout rounds following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Algeria, where experienced forward Marko Arnautovic once again found the net. Defender Kevin Danso is in contention for a start after featuring as a substitute in that game. Ralf Rangnick's charges have also recorded six victories in their last ten fixtures, netting an average of 2.6 goals and letting in 0.9 per match. The visiting side has no new injury concerns. Considering Spain's dominant performances at both ends of the park in the tournament so far, a Home Win looks a solid proposition, as does Yamal to Score and Spain to Win to Nil (they haven't conceded a goal and have a remarkable 0.14 xGA at the World Cup). This World Cup 2026 encounter is scheduled for Thursday 2 July 2026, kicking off at 20:00.

Spain Team Form and Stats

Here's how Spain have been performing across their last 10 fixtures in all competitions:

Overall, their recent record reads as follows: Win, Win, Draw, Win, Draw, Draw, Win, Draw, Win, Win. They've averaged 2.20 points per game in this run.

At home, their last 7 matches have been: Win, Draw, Win, Draw, Draw, Draw, Win, giving them an average of 1.86 points per game.

Their away form is particularly strong, with 3 wins in their last 3 away games, leading to an impressive 3.00 points per game on the road.

Looking at the statistics:

* **Win Percentage:** They win 60% of their matches overall, 43% at home, and a perfect 100% away.

* **Average Goals Per Game:** They're scoring 2.60 goals on average overall, 2.43 at home, and 3.00 when playing away.

* **Goals Scored:** They're netting 2.20 goals per game overall, 2.00 at home, and 2.67 away.

* **Goals Conceded:** Defensively, they're letting in just 0.40 goals per game overall, 0.43 at home, and a stingy 0.33 away.

* **Both Teams to Score (BTTS):** This has happened in 30% of their games overall, 29% at home, and 33% away.

* **Clean Sheets:** They've kept a clean sheet in 70% of their overall matches, 71% at home, and 67% away.

* **Failed to Score:** They've failed to find the net in 20% of their games overall, 29% at home, and 0% away.

* **Expected Goals (xG):** Their underlying attacking numbers suggest they create 2.18 goals per game overall, 2.61 at home, and 1.17 away.

* **Expected Goals Against (xGA):** Defensively, opponents are expected to score 0.63 goals per game against them overall, 0.56 at home, and 0.80 away.

Austria Team Form and Stats

Austria's recent form across their last 10 fixtures in all competitions shows a mixed bag of results. They've recorded wins, losses, and draws, accumulating an average of 2.00 points per game overall. Their home record is particularly strong, with a sequence of wins, draws, and wins, yielding an impressive 2.67 points per game. Away from home, however, their form has been less convincing, with a mix of losses, wins, and draws, averaging just 1.00 point per game.

Looking at the statistics, Austria boasts an overall win rate of 60%. At home, this figure rockets to 83%, while their away win percentage stands at a more modest 25%. On average, they've been scoring 3.50 goals per game overall, with a remarkable 4.00 goals per game at home and 2.75 away. Their offensive output sees them netting 2.60 goals per game overall, 3.50 at home, and 1.25 on the road. Defensively, they are conceding 0.90 goals per game overall, tightening up considerably at home to just 0.50, but conceding 1.50 away. Both Teams To Score (BTTS) has occurred in 40% of their overall matches, 50% at home, and 25% away. They've kept clean sheets in 40% of their games overall, rising to 50% at home and dropping to 25% away. Conversely, they've failed to score in 20% of their matches overall, a stat that stands at 0% at home and 50% away. Their Expected Goals (xG) figure is 1.34 overall, 1.51 at home, and 1.07 away. Their Expected Goals Against (xGA) is 0.97 overall, 0.90 at home, and 1.07 away.

Spain vs Austria Head to Head Statistics (H2H)

There's no prior head-to-head information for these clubs.