Cyprus vs Austria Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Cyprus vs Austria Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Saturday 15 November | Alphamega Stadium | UEFA World Cup Qualification Group H | 17:00 GMT

Austria make the trip to Kolossi as they look to strengthen their grip on a top spot for the 2026 World Cup in June of next year. Ralf Rangnick’s side sit rather comfortably in Group H with 15 points from six matches, while Cyprus remain in fourth even after gaining five points out of a possible nine in their last three matches The difference in quality is in Austria's favour, and the former Man United boss' side will be looking to ease past a desperate Cyprus side, but it won't be easy following their previous meeting in September.

Key Betting Tip: Austria to win at 1.25 odds on BoyleSports represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Cyprus vs Austria Predicted Lineups

Cyprus Predicted XI (4-4-2): Mall, Satsias, Shelis, Laifis, Pileas, Kastanos, Kyriakous, Kosti, Tzonis, Pittas, Loizou

Cyprus are expected to stay compact defensively, remaining a solid shape throughout the match in attempts to limit Austria's attacking threat. Tzonis can offer some pace outwide to exploit the slower fullbacks whilst Pittas is the main goalscorer assisted by Loizou in attack.

Austria Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Schlager, Laimer, Danso, Alaba, Mwene, Schlager, Seiwald, Baumgartner, Sabitzer, Gregoritsch, Arnautović

Marcel Sabitzer returns from injury and is expected to slot into the attacking midfield role, adding creativity and leadership. Veteran striker Marko Arnautović will lead the line, supported by the in-form Christoph Baumgartner, who has been instrumental for Austria during qualification, as they look to solidify their place in next year's World Cup with a win here.

Cyprus vs Austria Recent Form Analysis

Cyprus come into this fixture relatively high on confidence for a team of their quality, beating San Marino 4-0, and whilst it is San Marino, it's an attacking boost for the side, as they drew 2-2 in their previous two matches against Bosnia and Romania. So unbeaten in three, but sitting in fourth, five points off second place with a game extra played, however goals have not been an issue just yet for Cyprus.

Austria, meanwhile, were defeated by Romania in their last World Cup Qualifier fixture by one goal to nil, following a five game winning streak in the competition, putting a stunning 10 goals past San Marino, with Arnautovic bagging four of them. Going into this affair, it could be quite a worry for Austria fans with Cyprus drawing against the opponent they lost to, but on paper, it should be routine.

When these sides last met in just two months ago, Austria scraped by with a one goal victory thanks to a Sabitzer penalty early in the second half, and Cyprus did pretty well generating 1.25 xg whilst having more shots and shots on target all being away from home.

Cyprus Recent Matches

• San Marino 0-4 Cyprus (A) World Cup Qualification
• Cyprus 2-2 Bosnia (H) World Cup Qualification
• Cyprus 2-2 Romania (H) World Cup Qualification
• Austria 1-0 Cyprus (A) World Cup Qualification
• Romania 2-0 Cyprus (A) World Cup Qualification

Austria Recent Matches

Romania 1-0 Austria (A) World Cup Qualification Austria 10-0 San Marino (H) World Cup Qualification Bosnia 1-2 Austria (A) World Cup Qualification Austria 1-0 Cyprus (H) World Cup Qualification San Marino 0-4 Austria (A) World Cup Qualification

Cyprus vs Austria Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a great chance of . The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Cyprus vs Austria Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Austria to win @ 1.25 odds. Austria have scored 19 goals in six games, but if you take away their match against San Marino, they've scored 9 goals in five games which is still a good output. We predict a tight affair, as Cyprus will pose good defensive quality, and create some decent chances to prevent Austria from breaking easily.

Alternative value: Under 3.5 goals, as in all of their games not against San Marino has seen under 3.5 goals, and although Cyprus have scored eight in the past three games, we predict a low scoring affair with Austria's defensive attributes, conceding just three in six games.

Key Players to Watch

Marcel Sabitzer: Austria's number 9 can be a key player going into this matchup and although he's yet to register a goal or assist for Dortmund, his presence in the national team cannot be discredited, possessing a constant threat and providing experience in attack at 31 years of age.

Christoph Baumgartner: One of if not Austria's best player this season, scoring five and picking up two asissts for Lepizig in 10 league matches, bolsting an average rating of 7.4 on FotMob. Baumgartner's attacking presence in the box can prove to be deadly, whilst his overall aggression and intensity could lead to a few mistakes at the back for Cyprus.

Cyprus vs Austria Match Information

Referee: Information Unavailable

Stadium: Alphamega Stadium has a capacity of 10,700 in Kolossi, Cyprus

Broadcast: Information Unavailable

Time: 17:00 GMT

Event: UEFA World Cup Qualification Group H

Cyprus vs Austria Final Prediction

Cyprus 0-2 Austria