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Moldova and Austria meet in the second round of Group G in the qualifications for Euro 2016. Both teams need a result after failing to win in the first matchday.
Moldova lost 2-0 in Montenegro last month, making it the 3rd consecutive loss without scoring a goal. Even though the hosts are a nation that is making progress in football, the senior team is just not up to standards yet, especially on the offensive end where they lack quality big time. In the World Cup qualifications Moldova gained a record 11 points but it was mostly due to having a very easy group.
Undefeated in the last 6 matches, Austria played some good football in the first round, not only getting a 1-1 home draw against a strong Sweden but also dominating that match from start to finish – surely they deserved to win. With Russia and Montenegro also in this group, Austria can`t afford a wrong step today in Moldova and they will be focused to get the three points, though playing on the road in Eastern Europe will surely be a handicap.
Team news & lineups
It`s always hard to talk about team news in International matches, every coach has his own agenda on who to call up. There are no significant injuries or suspensions reported that could change the course of this game.
Moldova: Calancea – Jardan, Armas, Epureanu, Golovatenco – Sidorenco, Gheorghiev, Gatcan, Racu – Ionita – Picusceac
Austria: Lindner – Klein, Dragovic, Hinteregger, Fuchs – Baumgartlinger, Alaba – Harnik, Junuzovic, Arnautovic – Janko
Listen, I really respect this Moldova side and the progress that this nation is trying to make in football, but an Austria win looks like the pick to take here. The visitors have improved themselves in the last few years and they looked brilliant last month against Sweden, backing up some solid previous results. Moldova will try to defend the 0-0 draw but with all the quality that Austria has up front they should be able to find the winning goal(s). My tip is Austria to win – I`m not risking any handicaps, as it might be close (and the simple Austria win has good odds), but I`m confident the visitors will take home the three points in this qualification match. Prediction: Moldova – Austria 0-2.
Pick: Austria
Odds: 1.70 @ Bet365
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 5.6
Event date: 9 October
