San Marino vs Cyprus Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: San Marino vs Cyprus

San Marino host Cyprus in this World Cup qualifying clash at Stadio Olimpico San Marino, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 12 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Will San Marino Keep the Scoreline Respectable?

San Marino look an enticing Asian Handicap bet at +1.75 when it comes to their clash against Cyprus. With the stake split between +1.5 and +2.0, we think the underdogs can perform well at odds of -128.

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2-0 Win for Cyprus in Pair’s Last Meeting

San Marino were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Ernst Happel Stadion, Austria claimed a 10-0 win in the World Cup qualifier. Roberto Cevoli's team had only 35% possession and one shot on target.

Cyprus drew 2-2 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their previous game. This was on home soil at AEK Arena in the World Cup qualifier. The White and Blue enjoyed 62% possession and recorded three shots on goal, while Konstantinos Laifis and Ioannis Pittas were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-0 in favour of home side Cyprus when they last played San Marino, with the clash taking place at AEK Arena. In the previous 3 H2H games, Cyprus have secured a victory on every occasion.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Cyprus	6	1	2	3	7	9	-2	7:9	5
5	San Marino	6	0	0	6	1	28	-27	1:28	0

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2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.6 goals from 1.9 shots on goal and 5.0 attempts. San Marino have had 37.8% possession and 2.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 3.1 goals from 7.2 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts, while being awarded 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Nicola Nanni has found the net 2 times, with Samuele Zannoni, Lorenzo Lazzari, Alessandro Golinucci and Nicko Sensoli scoring 1 each. Nicko Sensoli, Andrea Contadini and Alessandro Tosi are the leading assists makers with 1.

Cyprus have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, averaging 4.4 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 1.0 goals. Apostolos Mantzios' side average 49.4% possession, 4.8 corners taken and 5.0 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 9.8 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

Ioannis Pittas is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Konstantinos Laifis, Charalambos Charalambous, Loizos Loizou and Andronikos Kakoullis have 1. Marinos Tzionis, Grigoris Kastanos and Andronikos Kakoullis have had 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Joel Mall has one clean sheet to his name.

San Marino vs Cyprus Prediction & Betting Tips

Our San Marino vs Cyprus tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation and bet builder advice. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

We’re sweet on San Marino +1.75 when it comes to this World Cup qualifying game. The hosts should perform well and the odds of -128 are attractive for a team who can prove competitive.

We study the World Cup qualifying form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key San Marino vs Cyprus stats:

• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Cyprus in 20 consecutive games on the road.

San Marino +1.75 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

San Marino 1 - 2 Cyprus

Cyprus are available to back at +510 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -139

The past five Cyprus away games have featured 11.20 corners on average. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks low and we’d expect the teams to go over at -139.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

San Marino

Total

8.10 2.90 5.20

Home

7.70 1.70 6.00

Away

9.40 2.30 7.10

Cyprus

Total

9.80 4.80 5.00

Home

7.60 4.10 3.50

Away

10.20 3.20 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

-103

San Marino Corners

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-108

Cyprus Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+102

Most Corners

1

+440

X

+750

2

-476

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San Marino 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.

Cyprus Heavy Favourites to Win

Bettors might not get rich backing Cyprus at -385 to triumph in this World Cup qualifying clash although these odds suggest a 79% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. San Marino are trading at a much larger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +900.

If you fancy Cyprus to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -152. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on San Marino at +700 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +180.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s -152 available for Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+900

X

+430

2

-385

Half-Time Result

1

+700

X

+180

2

-152

Double Chance

1X

+235

12

-833

X2

-2500

Draw No Bet

1

+600

2

-1667

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.75

-128

2 Hcp -1.75

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-152

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

San Marino Stats

Cyprus Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 3.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 2.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.70 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 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.40 goals scored and 2.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.20 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 37.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 33.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 39.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches

San Marino vs Cyprus Lineups & Team News

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