Monday's Euro 2024 schedule concludes with an exciting Group D match between France and Austria in Dusseldorf, Germany. France join England and Germany as the favorites to win the tournament, but they will have a stern test to open group play. Austria are unbeaten in their last seven matches as they try to build on their run to the Round of 16 three years ago. They are also trying to record their second all-time win over France, as they are just 1-7-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. The French are the -175 favorites (risk $175 to win $100) in the latest France vs. Austria odds, with the Austrians as the +500 underdogs. A draw is priced at +310, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Austria vs. France picks or Euro 2024 predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year he was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07), and the Champions League (+3.05) among others.
Now, Green has broken down France vs. Austria from every angle and revealed his picks and Euro 2024 predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Austria vs. France:
- France vs. Austria money line: France -175, Austria +500, Draw +310
- France vs. Austria over/under: 2.5 goals
- France vs. Austria spread: France -0.5 (-180), Austria +0.5 (+155)
- FRA: Randal Kolo Muani has scored in three of his last five matches
- AUT: Christoph Baumgartner has scored in five straight international matches
- France vs. Austria picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back France
These teams have drastically different pedigree playing in the continental championships, as France have two titles while Austria have never advanced past the Round of 16. France are led by superstar Kylian Mbappe, who won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup. The French cruised through Euro 2024 qualifying with seven victories, including a record-setting 14-0 win over Gibraltar.
Manager Didier Deschamps, who is the only living man to win a World Cup as a player and a manager, will oversee France's 11th Euro appearance. They have not lost a group-stage match since Euro 2012, and they picked up a 2-0 win over Austria in the last meeting between these sides. Austria are in good form, but they are facing a stern test in their first group-stage match. See which team to pick here.
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Why you should back Austria
Austria are entering this competition with momentum after going unbeaten in their last seven matches, including a 2-0 win over Germany in a friendly international last year. They have shown drastic improvement under manager Ralf Rangnick, who was in just his fifth game when France picked up the 2-0 win in 2022. Their last Euro opener resulted in a 3-1 win over North Macedonia, which was a strong result after losing their last two openers in shutout fashion.
France have been dealing with a virus outbreak at their training base, with Mbappe and Kingsley Coman missing some training sessions earlier this week. Mbappe was limited to just 15 minutes in a 0-0 draw against Canada last Sunday due to an injury, so his fitness is a concern heading into Monday's match. Austria are a relatively healthy side, which could give them an advantage in this Group D opener. See which team to pick here.
How to make France vs. Austria picks
Green has broken down the Euro 2024 match from every possible angle. He is leaning Under on the goal total and has locked in two other best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout. He's sharing his Euro 2024 picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Austria vs. France on Monday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in France vs. Austria have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
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