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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' M. Oyarzabal (M. Cucurella)
HT
↓ X. Schlager ↑F. Grillitsch 46'
↓ N. Seiwald ↑C. Chukwuemeka 46'
↓ R. Schmid ↑S. Kalajdzic 60'
↓ M. Gregoritsch ↑M. Arnautovic 60'
66' P. Porro (A. Baena)
71' ↓ A. Baena ↑F. Torres
71' ↓ D. Olmo ↑M. Merino
S. Posch 83'
↓ S. Posch ↑A. Prass 85'
85' ↓ Lamine Yamal ↑Gavi
89' M. Oyarzabal (M. Cucurella)
90'+3 ↓ Pedri ↑F. Ruiz
90'+3 ↓ A. Laporte ↑M. Pubill
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Spain
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Pedro Porro 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Pau Cubarsí 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
Aymeric Laporte 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Marc Cucurella
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Rodri 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
92
Passes
9
Duels
Pedri
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
73
Passes
7
Duels
Lamine Yamal 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
8
Attempts
62%
Success %
Dani Olmo 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Álex Baena
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Mikel Oyarzabal 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.3
Rating
BENCH
David Raya 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joan García
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eric García 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Pubill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Grimaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Zubimendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gavi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Merino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabián Ruiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeremy Pino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borja Iglesias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Austria
Goalkeepers
Alexander Schlager
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Stefan Posch
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Kevin Danso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Alaba 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Konrad Laimer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Nicolas Seiwald
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Xaver Schlager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Romano Schmid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Paul Wanner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcel Sabitzer
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Michael Gregoritsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
Florian Wiegele
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Patrick Pentz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Affengruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Friedl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Svoboda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philipp Lienhart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Prass
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phillipp Mwene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Grillitsch 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Dejan Ljubičić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Schöpf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Wimmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marko Arnautović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sasa Kalajdzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Spanish Siege Sinks Austria in California
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A relentless attacking masterclass booked Spain's ticket to the Round of 16, leaving an outclassed Austrian side with no tactical answers.
Suffocating Early Pressure
The Stakes were unmistakably high as knockout football arrived at SoFi Stadium, with Spain immediately turning the pitch into a shooting gallery. They dominated possession from the early exchanges, pressing high and forcing Austria deep into their own defensive third. The Intensity of the Spanish passing combinations stretched the backline to its absolute breaking point. Despite an impressive six saves from the Austrian goalkeeper to keep things respectable during the initial onslaught, the mounting pressure eventually told in the 36th minute. M. Cucurella found space out wide and delivered a pinpoint cross, allowing M. Oyarzabal to strike. It was a one-sided opening chapter that perfectly illustrated the massive gulf in attacking intent between the two sides.
The Final Nail
With the deadlock broken, the expected Balance of the tie completely unraveled. Any realistic hope of an Austrian comeback faded as they failed to register a single shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes. The true turning point arrived midway through the second half, crushing the Upset Factor entirely. A. Baena orchestrated the midfield with total precision, linking up brilliantly to supply P. Porro in the 66th minute. The defender pushed high up the pitch and finished emphatically to double the advantage, effectively ending the contest as a competitive spectacle. Austria’s disjointed attacking efforts resulted in a mere 0.49 expected goals, highlighting their complete inability to trouble the Spanish defense.
Marching On
The closing minutes served as a victory lap for the rampant Spanish side, who fired off a staggering 22 shots to Austria's meager 5. Oyarzabal put the final exclamation point on the masterful performance in the 89th minute, combining with Cucurella once again to secure a well-deserved brace. This comprehensive 3-0 triumph at SoFi Stadium sends Spain marching into the Round of 16 with supreme confidence and serious momentum. For Austria, a grueling 90 minutes of chasing shadows marks the end of their World Cup journey, as they pack their bags following a harsh lesson in elite knockout football. The Spanish machine looks fully primed for the deep tournament run their supporters demand.
Key Questions
What made Mikel Oyarzabal the Man of the Match?
He scored a decisive brace, capitalizing on two precise assists from Marc Cucurella to confidently lead his nation into the Last 16.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Spain Seek Smooth Passage in World Cup Knockout Phase
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. Spain's watertight defence and overwhelming talent make this Round of 32 clash look like a routine hurdle rather than a genuine knockout thriller.
The Setup
SoFi Stadium plays host to this win-or-go-home encounter on July 02, 2026. With a Stakes rating fueled purely by the ruthless nature of knockout football, the competitive Balance tells a completely different story. Spain arrive in imperious shape, keeping three consecutive clean sheets to top their group effortlessly. Meanwhile, Austria leaked six goals during their opening phase, reflecting a shaky Form that suggests an uphill battle to stay in the tournament. The Spanish side boasts massive Stars appeal, with Lamine Yamal and Pedri set to dictate the tempo, while Aymeric Laporte anchors a backline that simply refuses to concede.
Key Battle
The defining clash pits Spain's relentless, possession-hungry midfield against an Austrian defensive unit that has already shown immense vulnerability in previous matches. Austria must absorb endless waves of pressure and retain their discipline without cracking, or this tie could be put out of reach very early on.
Our Prediction
We expect a clinical 2-0 victory for Spain. Austria will sit deep out of necessity, but the constant probing from the Spanish wings and intricate central combinations will eventually break the deadlock, allowing the heavy favourites to comfortably cruise into the last 16.