Austria take on the visitors Serbia in the EUFA Nations League relegation final (League A/B). The match will be played on Thursday, March 20th at Ernst Happel Stadion (Vienna).
Austria maintains a respectable level. Das Team continues to miss out on World Cup appearances. However, they have become a regular presence at the European Championships, consistently making it to the knockout rounds. Last summer, even a 0-1 loss to France in the opener didn't shake them—against weaker opposition, they secured wins: 3-1 against Poland and a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands. However, in the first knockout round, defensive lapses on set pieces allowed Turkey’s Merih Demiral to score twice, leading to a 1-2 defeat. In the Nations League, Ralf Rangnick’s side started with a 1-1 draw in Slovenia and a 1-2 loss in Norway. However, they bounced back with three straight wins, including a 5-0 thrashing of the Norwegians. Still, a 1-1 draw with Slovenia in the final match left them in second place. Despite that, Austria's home form has been impressive, with just one loss in their last ten matches in Vienna.
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Serbia have qualified for several major tournaments under Stojković, but their performances at those events have been underwhelming. That included last summer’s European Championship. They lost narrowly to England in the opener and were on the verge of defeat against Slovenia before snatching a last-gasp equalizer. However, a goalless draw against Denmark sealed their group-stage exit. Their form in the Nations League has also been inconsistent. The only bright spot was a struggling Switzerland, from whom they took four points, including their lone victory. Against stronger opponents like Denmark and Spain, they managed just a draw and a loss. Adding to their concerns, Serbia has struggled to score consistently, netting just three times in their last five matches.
Serbia had won three consecutive meetings, but Austria turned the tide in the last two encounters, winning both in 2017 and again last summer. At the moment, Ralf Rangnick’s team looks stronger, especially with home advantage. While Serbia remains a dangerous side, Austria should have enough to secure a win in Vienna.
Prediction for the match: Austria to win.
