Austria vs Cyprus Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Sep 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Austria vs Cyprus

Austria host Cyprus in this World Cup qualifying clash at Raiffeisen Arena, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 6 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Austria Could Make it a One-Sided Affair

Backing Austria -2.5 could be the best Asian Handicap option at odds of -122. We need them to win by at least three goals and there’s a strong chance of this happening against Cyprus.

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Big Win for Austria Last Time Out

Austria won last time out by a 4-0 World Cup qualifying scoreline. It was on the road against San Marino at Stadio Olimpico San Marino. Austria managed thirteen shots on target and enjoyed 67% possession, while Marko Arnautovic grabbed two goals, with Michael Gregoritsch and Christoph Baumgartner getting one.

Cyprus lost their previous game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against Romania at Arena Nationala. Apostolos Mantzios' team had 40% possession and totalled one shot on goal.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Austria	2	2	0	0	6	1	5	6:1	6
4	Cyprus	3	1	0	2	3	4	-1	3:4	3

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Austria have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 6.9 shots on goal and 17.2 attempts. They have averaged 64.1% possession and 4.8 corners per match, conceding 0.9 goals and 2.6 corners from 2.0 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts.

Michael Gregoritsch leads the way with 5 goals, Marko Arnautovic has 4, with Christoph Baumgartner and Marcel Sabitzer scoring 3. Marko Arnautovic, Marcel Sabitzer and Romano Schmid are the leading assists makers with 3.

Cyprus have won 3 and lost 7, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 43.5% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.2 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.

Ioannis Pittas is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Andronikos Kakoullis, Grigoris Kastanos, Marinos Tzionis and Kostas Pileas have 1. Ioannis Kosti, Giorgios Malekkides and Marinos Tzionis have all made 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Joel Mall has one clean sheet.

Austria vs Cyprus Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Austria vs Cyprus betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market pick and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our prediction that Austria will win big, then you can back the favourites at Asian Handicap -2.5 for this World Cup qualifying game. The odds of -122 look really appealing when it comes to a sizeable victory.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the World Cup qualifying experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Austria vs Cyprus stats:

• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cyprus in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Austria -2.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 54.9% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Austria Asian Hcp -2.5 @ -122 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Austria 3 - 0 Cyprus

Austria are available to back at +390 to secure a 3-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Cyprus Over 1.5 Corners -138

In their past nine matches, Cyprus have covered the 1.5 corners line, while the last four Austria games have involved them conceding over 1.5 corners. We recommend backing the -138 that Cyprus are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Austria

Total

7.40 4.80 2.60

Home

8.20 5.80 2.40

Away

7.90 4.20 3.70

Cyprus

Total

9.40 4.40 5.00

Home

7.30 3.40 3.90

Away

10.40 3.00 7.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-115

Austria Corners

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-138

Cyprus Corners

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-1667

X

+1150

2

+1000

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Austria vs Cyprus Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Austria Huge Favourites According to Latest Odds

The bookmakers are taking no risks with their odds of -1429 for Austria which suggests that the favourites have a 93% likelihood of winning this World Cup qualifying clash. Cyprus are the rank outsiders at +3000 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Austria available at -270 and Cyprus at +1300. The third option is the draw which is priced at +250.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the -278 about Both Teams to Score No.

The best football betting sites cover World Cup qualifying games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-1429

X

+950

2

+3000

Half-Time Result

1

-270

X

+250

2

+1300

Draw No Bet

1

-10000

2

+1800

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2.75

-106

2 Hcp +2.75

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+195

Over 2.5

-263

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+180

No

-278

Marko Arnautovic (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Michael Gregoritsch (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Christoph Baumgartner (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Patrick Wimmer (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Konrad Laimer (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Romano Schmid (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Philipp Mwene (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Florian Grillitsch (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Stefan Posch (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Nicolas Seiwald (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Philipp Lienhart (Austria)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Austria Stats

Cyprus Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 3.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 2.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 2.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 7.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 64.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 61.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 43.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 38.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches

Austria vs Cyprus Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Austria vs Cyprus team news before betting. We’ll share the most up-to-date confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and injury information.