Match #6: Austria vs North Macedonia

 

AB:

This is a really interesting one for me. It will be a cagey affair, and I was very tempted to go for a 0-0 draw, but I think Austria will edge this 1-0.

Macedonia is going to keep it tight and keep bodies behind the ball, and try and exploit any set pieces through Bardhi - who has more free kick goals in the last 5 seasons in La Liga for anyone other than Messi. However Austria is a well oiled team and they have difference makers across their squad in Alaba, Sabitzer, Laimer and ever Arnautovic. I think they will sneak a goal and take the win.


dk:

AUSTRIA 1- 0 N.MACEDONIA , summing up in 1 line- Alaba at his peak is better than a ageing Pandey(v)- same across the teams in every position.

AK:

North Macedonia are true minnows in this tournament. With Pandev, Bardhi and Elioski they have some half decent campaigners but against Austria I expect them to come short. Going for a 2-0 win here. Expecting Alaba to run the game from midfield and the young Kalajdzic to make some name here.

ADG: 

Honestly no idea. Gut feel is 1-0 to the Austrians.

MK:

2-1 to Austria. This is purely based on pre tournament friendlies. It will be interesting to see Goran Pandev line up and the role he plays.

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