Austria vs Slovenia: Crucial UEFA Nations League Clash Set for November 17

The highly anticipated match between Austria and Slovenia in the UEFA Nations League is set to take place on November 17, 2024, at the Ernst Happel Stadion in Vienna, Austria. This encounter is part of League B, Group 3, and holds significant importance for both teams as they vie for promotion and group standings.

Austria, currently leading the group with 10 points, is favored to win, having recently secured a 2-0 victory against Kazakhstan. Key players for Austria include Konrad Laimer, Kevin Danso, and Marcel Sabitzer, all of whom have been instrumental in the team’s success under coach Ralf Rangnick[3][4].

Slovenia, however, faces a tougher challenge, sitting in third place with 7 points after a disappointing 1-4 loss to Norway in their last match. Despite this, Slovenia has a strong squad, with top scorer Benjamin Šeško and notable players like Jan Oblak, Jaka Bijol, and Sandi Lovrić. Coach Matjaž Kek will be looking to his team to open up and play more freely to secure a much-needed win[3].

The match is expected to be closely contested, with bookmakers predicting a convincing victory for the hosts but acknowledging Slovenia’s motivating factors. Historical head-to-head matches have seen Slovenia fail to keep a clean sheet, and both teams have often scored in their encounters. The prediction leans towards a potentially high-scoring game, with Austria likely to dominate corners due to their counter-pressing style[3].

The match will be refereed by Sweden’s Glenn Nyberg and can be watched live through various TV channels and streaming platforms listed on Sofascore and other betting sites.