In the opening round of the European Championship, the Netherlands secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Poland. Despite falling behind early when Adam Buksa scored in the 16th minute, the Dutch equalized through Liverpool midfielder Cody Gakpo and clinched the win with a late goal from Wout Weghorst. Head coach Ronald Koeman noted that his team should have won by a larger margin but was let down by poor finishing.

The Netherlands then faced France in one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage. Remembering their previous defeats to France in the qualifiers, the Dutch focused on a solid defensive performance, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Despite missing Kylian Mbappé due to injury, France created dangerous chances but failed to convert them.

Austria, in a tough group, began their campaign with a narrow 0-1 defeat to France, thanks to an own goal by Maximilian Weber. Despite the loss, Austria impressed with their aggressive pressing and defensive play. They bounced back in their second match against Poland, securing a 3-1 victory with goals from Gernot Trauner, Christoph Baumgartner, and a penalty by Marko Arnautovic.

With both teams eager to secure their place in the playoffs, the upcoming clash between the Netherlands and Austria promises to be a tactical battle. The Netherlands will look to build on their strong start, while Austria aims to leverage their momentum from the Poland match.

Prediction and Odds:

• Netherlands win (1): 2.02
• Draw (X): 3.25
• Austria win (2): 4.20

Considering the form and strength of both teams, the Netherlands are favored to win, but Austria has shown they can compete against tough opponents. A close match is expected, with a draw also being a plausible outcome.