Cyprus vs Austria Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Nov 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Cyprus vs Austria

Cyprus welcome Group H frontrunners Austria to Alphamega Stadium, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Saturday 15 November.

There could be plenty of goals in the clash between Cyprus and Austria, with this leading us to bet Over 2.5. There’s a price of -164 on the Total Goals market and we’re expecting to secure a return with this wager.

Cyprus got the win in their last game. It was a 4-0 World Cup qualifying away triumph at Stadio Olimpico San Marino when meeting San Marino. Apostolos Mantzios' men recorded eight shots on target and boasted 71% possession, with Loizos Loizou, Stelios Andreou, Grigoris Kastanos and Andronikos Kakoullis bagging a goal.

Austria suffered a World Cup qualifying defeat in their previous game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Arena Nationala against Romania. They had 52% possession and recorded one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Austria claimed victory in the previous meeting between these teams. A 1-0 home win was registered against Cyprus at Raiffeisen Arena.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Austria	8	6	1	1	22	4	18	22:4	19
4	Cyprus	8	2	2	4	11	11	0	11:11	8

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Cyprus have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. The White and Blue have averaged 52.1% possession and 4.9 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 4.6 corners.

Top scorer Ioannis Pittas has found the net 4 times, with Grigoris Kastanos, Andronikos Kakoullis and Loizos Loizou getting 2 each. Anderson Correia, Kostas Pileas and Loizos Loizou have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Joel Mall has kept 2 clean sheets.

Austria have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, averaging 15.4 attempts, 7.1 shots on goal and 2.3 goals. Ralf Rangnick's team average 62.2% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 2.4 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 2.0 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts.

Marko Arnautovic is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6 goals, Michael Gregoritsch has 5 and Marcel Sabitzer is on 3. Marcel Sabitzer, Stefan Posch and Marko Arnautovic are top assists providers with 3, while Alexander Schlager has recorded 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cyprus confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Fabiano (GK), Andreas Siikis, Christos Shelis, Nikolas Panayiotou, Anderson Correia, Loizos Loizou, Ioannis Kousoulos, Charalambos Charalambous, Marinos Tzionis, Pieros Sotiriou, Grigoris Kastanos.

Austria confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alexander Schlager (GK), Stefan Posch, Kevin Danso, Philipp Lienhart, Xaver Schlager, Konrad Laimer, Nicolas Seiwald, Romano Schmid, Christoph Baumgartner, Marcel Sabitzer, Marko Arnautovic.

Cyprus vs Austria Prediction & Betting Tips

This Cyprus vs Austria betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

The number of goals can provide the best angle considering that odds of -164 are available when it comes to Over 2.5. We expect the line to be covered by the end of this World Cup qualifying tussle.

The latest World Cup qualifying team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Cyprus vs Austria stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Cyprus games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Cyprus games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Cyprus games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Austria games.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 62.1% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you’re wanting a larger price, there’s an option to mix Over 2.5 Goals with one of the sides to triumph. This means your bet lands if there are three or more goals along with your chosen team winning.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cyprus 0 - 3 Austria

There could be merit in backing Austria to win 3-0. Odds of +600 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Cyprus Over 2.5 Corners -110

The 2.5 corners line has been covered by Cyprus in seven consecutive games, while Austria have conceded 3.20 corners on average in their last 10 away matches. The Cyprus Team Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -110 that it’s covered.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cyprus

Total

9.50 4.90 4.60

Home

7.60 4.10 3.50

Away

10.10 3.70 6.40

Austria

Total

6.40 4.00 2.40

Home

8.40 6.00 2.40

Away

6.70 3.50 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-132

Under 8.5

-108

Cyprus Corners

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-127

Austria Corners

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+102

Most Corners

1

+450

X

+800

2

-500

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Cyprus vs Austria Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Austria have been priced up as the overwhelming -357 favourites for this World Cup qualifying clash. This means the bookies give them a 78% chance of claiming victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the underdogs Cyprus are trading at +950.

There is -118 available if you want to back Austria -1.5 on the Asian Handicap. This might appeal to bettors who think that they can overcome Cyprus by a two-goal margin or bigger.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -147.

You can find hundreds of markets for every World Cup qualifying match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+950

X

+440

2

-357

Half-Time Result

1

+700

X

+175

2

-141

Double Chance

1X

+245

12

-714

X2

-2500

Draw No Bet

1

+600

2

-1429

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

-105

2 Hcp -1.5

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-147

Marko Arnautovic is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +260, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Marko Arnautovic (Austria)

First

-118

Anytime

+260

Michael Gregoritsch (Austria)

First

+150

Anytime

+410

Christoph Baumgartner (Austria)

First

+150

Anytime

+430

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria)

First

+175

Anytime

+500

Romano Schmid (Austria)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Konrad Laimer (Austria)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Xaver Schlager (Austria)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

David Alaba (Austria)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Kevin Danso (Austria)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Philipp Mwene (Austria)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Stefan Posch (Austria)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Michael Gregoritsch (Austria)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+140

Christoph Baumgartner (Austria)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+125

Marcel Sabitzer (Austria)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+108

Konrad Laimer (Austria)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-204

Marko Arnautovic (Austria)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-227

Romano Schmid (Austria)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-227

Xaver Schlager (Austria)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

David Alaba (Austria)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Kevin Danso (Austria)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Philipp Mwene (Austria)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1111

Stefan Posch (Austria)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1111

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Cyprus Stats

Austria Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 2.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 6.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 62.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 59.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

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