France vs Austria: Nations League preview

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Austria

Austria have been in fine form in recent months, winning six of their last seven matches. They will be confident of causing France problems in this match, especially with the home crowd behind them.

Manager Franco Foda is expected to field a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Marko Arnautovic leading the line. The team will be without the suspended Stefan Lainer, but Julian Baumgartlinger is set to return from injury.

France

France are the reigning world champions and will be looking to add the Nations League title to their trophy cabinet. They have a strong squad, but they will be without the injured Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kanté.

Manager Didier Deschamps is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation, with Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema and Antoine Griezmann leading the line. Jules Koundé is expected to start at right-back, with Lucas Hernandez on the left.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but France should have enough quality to win. They have a better squad and more experience at this level.

Prediction: France 2-1 Austria

Conclusion

France will be looking to continue their good form and take a step closer to winning the Nations League. Austria will be no pushovers, but France should have enough quality to win the match.