Austria – Moldova

Austria and Republic of Moldova will square off in the Euro 2016 qualifying Group G, with the hosts looking to wrap up qualification. An Austria win coupled with an X2 in Russia – Sweden will see the hosts go to Euro 2016 early and also take a huge option for the first place.

The Austrians are leading the group, 4 points over Sweden and 8 over Russia, playing some truly great football in this campaign. The balance between the offense and defense is great and there is also some great individual talent in the squad to make the difference – Alaba, Janko, Harnik or Junuzovic. Austria didn`t even have David Alaba available for most of the matches in this campaign, but he will be ready today. The hosts are on the back of a solid 1-0 win in Russia and failed to win just once in this campaign, a 1-1 draw against Sweden.

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Moldova is seeing some small movement in the domestic league, with clubs starting to make some small noise in Europe, but the long awaited emergence of the National team will have to wait some more. Actually Moldova has decreased in the last years, both in the level of football and especially in results. The have just two points so far In 6 matches (draws with Russia, Liechtenstein) and were beaten 2-1 by Austria at home. The visitors were usually able to keep matches close, never losing by more than 2 goals since 2013, so at least that is an encouraging statistic for them ahead of this clash.

Morale could not be higher in the Austrian camp and they are at full strength ahead of this match, able to field their best lineup. Despite Moldova’s statistic of not losing by more than 2 goals in the last 2 years, I believe Austria can achieve a big win today. Their offensive, free flowing football will be too much for Moldova to handle and I don’t see the visitors posing much offensive threat themselves.

Austria will come into this clash brimming with confidence, looking to qualify for the final tournament and virtually book the first place as well. Look for them to start strong and keep up the pressure for 90 minutes. My tip is Austria to win with a 2 goal asian handicap. Odds are great and I believe we will at least get our money back. Prediction: Austria – Moldova 3-0.

Pick: Austria (-2 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 2.16 @ Sbobet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 9.28
Event date: 5 September