Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain beat Austria 3-0 in the World Cup round of 32, the forward's double along with a Pedro Porro strike sending the dominant side through to the last 16. Spain controlled the contest from the first whistle, never looking troubled against an Austria side that struggled to create clear chances.
Spain vs Austria
First half1 - 0
Second half2 - 0
- 83(Foul)
- 90 + 3
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Spain vs Austria?
Spain 3-0 Austria (World Cup, Round of 32).
Who scored?
Mikel Oyarzabal (36', assist Marc Cucurella) for Spain; Pedro Porro (66', assist Alejandro Baena) for Spain; Mikel Oyarzabal (89', assist Marc Cucurella) for Spain.
Was Spain's win deserved?
Yes — Spain were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Spain vs Austria?
Yellow cards: Stefan Posch (Austria).
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Head to Head meetings
Spain – Austria
Spain
Austria
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 3 | 0 |
Average per game | 3 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0 |
Form
Spain
- 5Matches
- 13Goals
- 2.6Goal per game
- 5Wins
- 0Draws
- 0Losses
Austria
- 5Matches
- 9Goals
- 1.8Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Best statistical picks
Spain – Austria
1X hasn't lost in 13 of the last matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Austria opened the score in 8 of the last 10 matches
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | 5.50 | 10.00 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Spain
CheckLive's preview leans heavily toward Spain — a clear edge in form, skill and mental resilience separates the two sides. Austria's route to victory relies on discipline and set pieces, but the gap in quality looks significant under the knockout lights.
Both teams to score — Yes2.10
Medium confidence62%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.8
58
CheckSkill
57.8
56.4
CheckMental
75.4
75.4
CheckLive total67.5 vs 60.8+6.7
More match signals
Over 2.558%1.67
Over 3.551%2.63
Home win — Spain50%1.29
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the Spain vs Austria match?
Spain are the strong favourites to win this World Cup Round of 16 tie. Their superior form, skill and mental composure make them clear frontrunners. Austria will need a near-perfect defensive display to spring a surprise.
Who has the better form coming into this match?
Spain have been in far better recent form than Austria, with a consistent run of results across their matches. Austria have shown some resilience but have struggled against elite opposition. This form difference is a critical factor favouring Spain.
Will both teams score in the Spain vs Austria match?
Given Spain's defensive strength and Austria's attacking limitations, both teams scoring seems unlikely. Spain have kept clean sheets in their recent knockout matches, while Austria have struggled to break down top defences. A BTTS 'no' bet has appeal.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | 5.50 | 10.00 |