Los Angeles Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Round of 32 | Thursday, July 2 | 8pm BST
Can Lamine Yamal star on the big stage once again? BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Spain vs Austria preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Spain Vs Austria Preview
Having laboured to a goalless draw against newcomers Cape Verde on MD1, Spain demonstrated their World Cup credentials by seeing off the challenge of Saudi Arabia (4-0) and Uruguay (1-0) to top Group H without conceding.
The Spain vs Austria odds strongly favour the 2024 European Champions to advance to the Round of 16 at the expense of Das Team on Thursday night. And with the likes of Rodri, Pedri, Gavi and Barcelona-baller Lamine Yamal to call upon, La Roja are considered as one of the 2026 World Cup betting favourites alongside France, Argentina and England.
As for the Austrians, they finished in a runner-up spot behind Lionel Messi’s charges. Under the stewardship of former Man United boss Ralf Rangnick, the central European nation will be doing their utmost to frustrate their more esteemed and illustrious opponents in LA.
Spain Vs Austria H2H Record
Of the 16 previous encounters between Spain and Austria, La Roja can boast nine wins compared to Das Team’s four victories. Interestingly, the nations haven’t crossed paths since 2009 whereby Spain ran out 5-1 winners. David Villa (2), Dani Guiza, Jordi Pablo and Cesc Fabregas netting in Vienna.
In the only World Cup clash between the two, Das Team beat the Spaniards in the 1978 edition. Which is something to bear in mind when it comes to Spain vs Austria betting.
Spain vs Austria H2H record:
- Nov 18, 2009: Austria 1-5 Spain (Friendly)
- Sep 01, 2001: Spain 4-0 Austria (World Cup Qualifying)
- Oct 11, 2000: Austria 1-1 Spain (World Cup Qualifying)
- Sep 04, 1999: Austria 1-3 Spain (European Championship Qualifying)
- Mar 27, 1999: Spain 9-0 Austria (European Championship Qualifying)
- Mar 28, 1990: Spain 2-3 Austria (Friendly)
- Oct 14, 1987: Spain 2-0 Austria (European Championship Qualifying)
- Apr 01, 1987: Austria 2-3 Spain (European Championship Qualifying)
- Nov 20, 1985: Spain 0-0 Austria (Friendly)
- Sep 23, 1981: Austria 0-0 Spain (Friendly)
- Jun 03, 1978: Austria 2-1 Spain (World Cup)
- Oct 30, 1960: Austria 3-0 Spain (Friendly)
- Nov 22, 1959: Spain 6-3 Austria (Friendly)
- Jan 19, 1936: Spain 4-5 Austria (Friendly)
- Sep 27, 1925: Austria 0-1 Spain (Friendly)
- Dec 21, 1924: Spain 2-1 Austria (Friendly)
Spain Vs Austria Team News
Yeremy Pino, Nico Williams and Liverpool-bound Victor Munoz are all injury doubts. However, the latter has been back in training and is the most likely to feature in Los Angeles. The likes of Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal are set to start up top.
As for Austria, Marko Arnautovic and David Alaba are expected to make the starting XI despite suffering knocks in the 3-3 draw with Algeria. Former Man United loanee Marcel Sabitzer is also in line to get the nod on the wing.
Spain’s last six in all comps:
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Austria’s last six in all comps:
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Spain Vs Austria Predicted Lineups
Spain predicted lineup:
Simon; Llorente, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Merino, Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena
Austria predicted lineup:
A. Schlager; Posch, Lienhart, Alaba, Mwene; Siewald, X. Schlager; Laimer, Schmid, Sabitzer; Arnautovic
Spain Vs Austria TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Spain vs Austria is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One (kick-off 8pm). Streaming is also available on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Spain Vs Austria Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Thursday’s clash will be just the second ever World Cup meeting between Spain and Austria
- Spain World Cup stats – Across their last seven World Cup knockouts, Spain have scored exactly once in each match
- Austria World Cup stats – In the three group stage fixtures, games involving Austria saw a goal after the 90th minute
Top Betting Angles for Spain vs Austria
Over 2.5 goals: Spain are due another hefty win after their Saudi Arabia thrashing and Austria’s frailties could be exposed in LA. Online at 4/5.
BTTS (No): Spain have sailed through the group stages without conceding. Available at 3/5.
Spain vs Austria specials: Mikel Oyarzabal to score and Lamine Yamal to have over 0.5 assists at 7/2 offers value.
Spain Vs Austria Prediction
Similar to France, Luis de la Fuente’s Spain side are looking very ominous. And with a potential encounter against rivals Portugal in the Round of 16, La Roja will be doing all they can to show the rest of the world they mean business by flexing their muscles against Austria.
Prediction: Spain 3-0 Austria (13/2)
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