This match is the opener of the 2022 Women’s European Championship by pitting hosts and one of the favourites England, against Austria ranked 21st in the FIFA World Rankings.
England play the weakest team in the group, Northern Ireland, as their last match, so rotation players will most likely be saved for that game. Therefore I would expect England to start their strongest line up for this match. However, last time the teams played, a couple of players that would usually be selected were left out, so I would recommend looking out for team news before placing any bets.
England Women v Austria Women Bet Builder Tips
Beth Mead to have 2+ Shots on Target
When England are expected to dominate the match, like they are against Austria, Beth Mead nearly always starts. The 27-year-old Arsenal winger played in 22 league games this season, scoring 11 goals from just 7.2 xG. Mead also averaged 1.25 shots on target per 90 minutes for Arsenal in the Women’s Super League last season. 12 goals and 12 assists in eight World Cup qualifiers further prove Mead’s ability to perform for England. Although there are limited shots on target statistics, past matches between the team can be used as guidance for how this match may play out tactically. England played Austria in a World Cup qualification match in November and Fran Kirby often stepped out to the right-hand side from centre attacking midfield, dragging defenders wider, leaving space for Mead to underlap and create opportunities whether for herself or others. If this game plays out in a similar way, expect Mead to have plenty of opportunities and hit shots on target.
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Prediction: Beth Mead to have 2+ Shots on Target
Lauren Hemp to have 1+ Shots on Target
On the other wing for England, Lauren Hemp is expected to start. The Manchester City winger is only 21 but is already a key player for England. She has started seven of the last eight England matches and was subbed on at half time in the only match she didn’t start. With 3 goals in her last 4 England games and 10 goals in her last 9 appearances, she is in top form for England but her all round game and ability to run at defenders is one of her greatest qualities. She is in the top 1% of players in the Women’s Super League for progressive carries and the top 8% for successful dribbles that lead to a goal. Averaging 1.51 shots on target per game in the Women’s Super League, she is an all-round attacking talent that will generate chances for herself and others. Therefore, I believe 1 or more shots on target can be considered a good value selection.
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Prediction: Lauren Hemp to have 1+ Shots on Target
Over 5.5 England Corners
In the last match between the teams, Austria adopted a very narrow formation when out of possession. England were allowed space down the wings, and this was the main area they attacked. Although England are good at working their way out of tight spaces, they found themselves out wide often with limited options where winning a corner was the best option. Due to this England won a sensational 12 corners in the match. England have averaged seven corners per game over their last five international matches and only failed to win at least 5.5 corners in a game once over those five. There are limited statistics on the number of corners Austria concede, however, with the defensive structure Austria use and the high number of corners England win, you can assume England will win plenty of corners in this match.
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Prediction: Over 5.5 England Corners
Laura Wienroither to be Shown a Card
Arsenal right-back Laura Wienroither has already made 23 caps for Austria at just 23 years old. Wienroither averaged 0.25 yellow cards per 90 minutes in the Women’s Super League last season and will be up against Lauren Hemp, who as already mentioned is a high quality dribbler. Wienroither’s percentage of dribblers tackle was just 16.7% in the Women’s Super League last season putting her in the bottom 1% of defenders. Hemp loves to dribble at players, performing in the top 1% for progressive carrying distance and drew 1.4 fouls per game last season. Furthermore, Wienroither committed 1.73 fouls per game last season for an Arsenal team that dominate possession. With an Austrian team who will most likely have the minority of possession, she will have to defend more, likely leading to her committing more fouls. Austria are the underdogs and won’t want to give away any easy chances to England. Wienroither will not be afraid to take down Hemp if dribbled past if it stops a possibly dangerous cut-back or shooting opportunity for England. For all these reasons Wienroither to be booked seems a sensible bet.
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Prediction: Laura Wienroither to be Shown a Card
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England Women v Austria Women Predicted Line-ups
England Women predicted XI (4-2-3-1) : Earps; Bronze, Bright, Greenwood, Daly; Williamson, Walsh; Mead, Kirby, Hemp; White
Austria Women predicted XI (4-5-1) : Zinsberger; Wienroither, Wenninger, Schnaderbeck, Hanshaw; Dunst, Zadrazil, Puntigam, Feiersinger, Naschenweng; Billa
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How to watch England Women v Austria Women in the UEFA Women EURO 2022?
📅 When is England Women v Austria Women? / Wednesday, 6th July 2022, 20:00
🏟 Where is England Women v Austria Women? / Old Trafford (Manchester)
📺 What TV channel is England Women v Austria Women? / BBC One
🟨 …And who is the referee for England Women v Austria Women? / Marta de Aza 🇪🇸
