Austria vs Turkey Betting Odds

The Red Bull Arena in Leipzig is set to host a fascinating encounter on Tuesday evening as Austria take on Turkey in the Euro 2024 Round of 16. This match pits together two of the tournament's surprise packages, with both sides having exceeded expectations to reach the knockout stages.

Austria have been a revelation under the tactical guidance of Ralf Rangnick. The former Manchester United interim boss has transformed Die Österreicher into an energetic, high-pressing unit that topped a daunting Group D ahead of heavyweights France and the Netherlands. Rangnick's side play with an intensity and cohesion that belies their relatively short time working together. 

Their aggressive approach was epitomised in a stunning 3-1 victory over the Dutch that secured top spot. Christoph Baumgartner has been the standout attacking threat, with the Hoffenheim man involved in 9 goals in his last 8 international appearances. Alongside the creative talents of Marcel Sabitzer and the aerial presence of veteran Marko Arnautovic, Austria possess plenty of firepower.

Turkey have also impressed in reaching this stage, picking up wins against Georgia and the Czech Republic in Group E. Manager Vincenzo Montella has his side playing on the front foot, with only Portugal and Spain creating more chances in the group phase. 

However, the Crescent-Stars will be without suspended captain Hakan Calhanoglu for this crucial clash. The Inter Milan playmaker's absence is a major blow, with Turkey winless in their last 4 competitive matches without their talisman. 19-year-old Real Madrid starlet Arda Güler may be tasked with providing the creative spark in Calhanoglu's stead.

This will be the first ever meeting between these nations at a major tournament. Their most recent clash came in a March friendly where Austria ran riot in a 6-1 thrashing. However, Turkey boast an impressive competitive record against Tuesday's opponents, unbeaten in their last 5 such encounters.

Rangnick has bullishly claimed his Austria side are capable of going all the way in Germany. A quarter-final berth would represent their best ever showing at a European Championship. For Turkey, this is just their third appearance in the Euro knockout stages. They've never won such a tie, falling short in 2000 and 2008.

With both teams committed to front-foot football, an entertaining spectacle awaits in Leipzig. Austria's cohesive pressing game gives them a slight edge, but Turkey have the individual quality to punish any sloppiness. Expect an end-to-end affair with goals at both ends as these two emerging forces collide for a place in the last eight.

I think it's safe to say that this Euro 2024 has had unexpected results, but Ralf's team are playing some fantastic football, so we will go Austria 2- 1 Turkey.