Prediction goal.com and owner this blog. What: Euro 2008 Group B; Who: Austria (co-hosts; 101st in Fifa rankings) v Croatia (winners, qualifying Group E; 13th in Fifa rankings); When: Sunday 8th June 2008, Kick-off 18:00 CET; Where: Ernst-Happel Stadium, Prater, Vienna; Referee: Pieter Vink (Netherlands)
PREDICTION Graham Lister, goal.com
Austria legend Hans Krankl suggested that the country's fans needed to be "realistic" about their team's chances. Krankl said getting past the group stage would be a "great, great success." That put their prospects into sharp perspective, and although Greece upset the odds in sensational style four years ago when surprising many by winning Euro 2004, few are expecting Austria to cause a similar shock, even on home turf. The backing of the crowd will be vital to the team, but as the weakest (lowest-ranked) team in the competition without as yet a settled side, Croatia - one of the world's top 13 teams - look the likelier winners. The Croats looked slick and inventive in qualifying, and although expectations are high, which can be a problem, and Eduardo is missing, which is a burden, they should ease past the co-hosts.
Austria 0-2 Croatia
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Prediction Ade Adran Syahlan, owner blog
09 Jun Senin Austria vs Kroasia 1-1
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