{"id":48575,"date":"2026-07-01T12:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T12:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/48575\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T12:48:19","slug":"spain-v-austria-prediction-team-news-lineups-and-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/48575\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain v Austria: Prediction, team news, lineups and odds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spain bounced back from a disappointing opening game at the 2026 World Cup to win their group and set up a round of 32 clash against Austria.<\/p>\n

Austria finished second behind Argentina in their group but were on the brink of elimination before scoring a dramatic injury-time equaliser against Algeria in their final game.<\/p>\n

The winner of this tie will then travel to Texas to face either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16.<\/p>\n

Spain v Austria kick-off time<\/p>\n

Spain v Austria kicks off at 8pm BST (noon local) on Thursday, July 2 at the Los Angeles Stadium.<\/p>\n

Spain v Austria how to watch<\/p>\n

The game will be shown live in the UK on BBC1, with coverage starting at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n

BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT will both provide full match commentary.<\/p>\n

Spain team news<\/p>\n

Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino both suffered injury issues after coming on as second-half substitutes during Spain\u2019s 1-0 win over Uruguay.<\/p>\n

Williams picked up a groin problem following a foul from Nicolas de la Cruz, while Pino landed awkwardly on his left shoulder in the closing stages of the match.<\/p>\n

Both players are set to miss the round of 32 tie against Austria, but they\u2019re still with the squad and could return later in the tournament if Spain progress.<\/p>\n

Their attacking options have been boosted by the return of Victor Munoz, who has now recovered from a thigh injury. The new Liverpool signing is still expected to be on the bench, with Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena starting on the wings.<\/p>\n

Rodri is reportedly dealing with an injury that will require surgery before the start of next season, but he will continue to play at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Austria team news<\/p>\n

David Alaba set up Marko Arnautovic\u2019s opening goal against Algeria, but they both came off in the second half after picking up knocks.<\/p>\n

Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick played down the severity of the injuries at full time, and they should be available to face Spain.<\/p>\n

If Arnautovic doesn\u2019t pass a late fitness test, Sasa Kalajdzic will be hoping for a starting spot after coming off the bench to score a 96th-minute equaliser in the 3-3 draw with Algeria.<\/p>\n

Tottenham centre-back Kevin Danso replaced Alaba against Algeria and will be ready to take his place again if required.<\/p>\n

Despite suffering a broken jaw in the opening game against Jordan, right-back Stefan Posch has continued to play after getting a custom-fitted protective face mask.<\/p>\n

Spain v Austria odds<\/p>\n

Spain are strong 7\/20 favourites to win in 90 minutes and book their place in the last 16. Austria are 10\/1, while The Draw is 9\/2.<\/p>\n

In the \u2018To Qualify\u2019 market which also brings extra time and penalties into play, Spain are 1\/7 to go through. Austria are 11\/2 to advance to the last 16.<\/p>\n

As for the outright betting, Spain are currently third favourites behind France and Argentina<\/a>. They can be backed at 7\/1, while Austria are out at 500\/1.<\/p>\n

Spain v Austria predictions<\/p>\n

Spain haven\u2019t won a knockout game at the World Cup since Andres Iniesta\u2019s injury-time winner against the Netherlands in the 2010 final.<\/p>\n

They went out in the group stage in 2014 before losing on penalties to Russia in 2018 and Morocco in 2022.<\/p>\n

But this side have since won Euro 2024 and they are currently on a 34-match unbeaten run, just one shy of their national record of 35.<\/p>\n

They may have been held to a surprise 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in the opening group game at this tournament, but that proved to be a wake-up call and they should be too strong for Austria.<\/p>\n

Austria scored three goals against both Jordan and Algeria, but they were very ineffective in their 2-0 defeat to Argentina, where they had just one shot on target and recorded a total of 0.53 expected goals.<\/p>\n

Spain are a similar level of opposition and they are yet to concede a single goal at this World Cup, so we\u2019re backing a Spain win to nil at 1\/1.\u00a0A 2-0 Spain win is available at 11\/2.<\/p>\n

Lamine Yamal had his minutes carefully managed during the group stage as he recovered from a hamstring injury. But he should now be fully fit and will be looking to make his mark in his first World Cup knockout game.<\/p>\n

The 18-year-old winger is 11\/8 to score anytime.<\/p>\n

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