Ralf Rangnick's Austria were runners-up in Group J having beaten Jordan and drawn with Algeria either side of a 2-0 defeat to holders Argentina, and they will go into this knockout clash as the underdogs versus the Euro 2024 champions.
Check out our in-depth preview and bet builder tips for Spain vs Austria, including lineups, predictions and the latest odds. Spain are odds-on to qualify for the Round of 16 at 1/9, with a shock Austria victory priced at 19/4.
Our predicted XI (4-3-3): Simon / Llorente, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella / Merino, Rodri, Pedri / Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena
Austria
Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): A. Schlager / Posch, Lienhart, Alaba, Mwene / Siewald, Schlager / Laimer, Schmid, Sabitzer / Arnautovic
Spain vs Austria bet builder tips
Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime
Named as a pre-tournament Golden Boot contender, Mikel Oyarzabal has scored a respectable two goals in three games for Spain so far, and he will be desperate to increase that tally in the knockout stages.
The Real Sociedad striker is averaging 1.3 shots on target per game and feels like the obvious goalscorer choice for La Roja, who should score multiple times in this game.
Xaver Schlager to be shown a card
Austria are a good team in their own right but know they face a mammoth task to get the better of a Spain side who are considered a key contender to go all the way.
Rangnick's side is built on a dynamic and physical midfield unit that will look to disrupt Spain's rhythm at every opportunity. Xaver Schlager is yet to receive a booking at the World Cup so far but has committed two fouls per game on average so far, suggesting he is probably due to be cautioned. We think his luck will run out here, with Schlager to be shown a card.
Spain to score over 2.5 goals
Spain have hardly sparkled at the World Cup so far but we think they will turn it on now we have reached the business end of the competition.
Unlike Cape Verde or Uruguay, Austria are not a side who will sit back and that should allow Luis De La Fuente's men to exploit the gaps which will open up as a result. We're going slightly bold and backing over 2.5 goals for the Spanish.
Spain to win in 90 minutes
To finish off our Spain vs Austria bet builder, we're going for a win for La Roja inside 90 minutes to seal passage through to the Round of 16.
While Spain haven't been at their best, we still believe they are one of the World Cup's most dangerous contenders and they will look to click into gear in this knockout tie. Austria are no easy opponent, but we think Spain's quality should see them through here without the need for extra-time.
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Spain vs Austria takes place on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
Where can I watch Spain vs Austria?
Spain vs Austria will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.
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