Austria vs Cyprus: Match Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 7, 2025

On Saturday at the Linzer Stadion in Linz, Austria will face Cyprus in one of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. A home win with low risk is a recommended bet.

Match Preview

Austria is gaining momentum in the qualifying campaign, having started late due to the Nations League playoffs. Under coach Ralf Rangnick, they secured a 2-1 victory against Romania and easily defeated San Marino, scoring four goals in the first half. This team is ambitious and shows strength in both offense and defense.

With captain David Alaba back and midfield stability, Austria can realistically aim for a direct entry to the tournament finals. In the match against Cyprus, the goal is not only to win but also to maintain fitness for tougher upcoming opponents. Austria has potential, especially with key players like Sabitzer and Arnautović.

Conversely, Cyprus is struggling to find a rhythm. After a win against San Marino, they lost two matches against Bosnia and Romania, conceding both goals before halftime in the latter. Away games have often been tough for them, and the trip to Linz is expected to be no different.

However, they have players like forward Pittas, who has scored two of the team’s three qualifying goals so far. Still, their quality, especially in defense, is lacking. The absence of several key players and a lack of teamwork further complicate their challenge against a motivated opponent.

Probable Line-Ups

• Austria: Schlager; Posch, Danso, Lienhart, Mwene; Laimer, Seiwald; Baumgartner, Sabitzer, Gregoritsch; Arnautović
• Cyprus: Mall; Satsias, Sielis, Laifis, Pileas; Kastanos, Kyriacou; Loizou, Sotiriou, Kakoulis; Pittas

Match Facts and Head-to-Head

• Austria has won all six official matches against Cyprus.
• Cyprus has not won an away qualifier since March 2021.
• Austria is unbeaten at home since June 2022, including friendlies.

Prediction

Austria is confidently winning against group rivals and is not expected to face serious challenges from an inconsistent Cyprus. With the hosts’ current form and advantages, a bet on Austria to win without conceding is sensible. However, it is unlikely that Cyprus’ defense will fully break down, so we suggest betting on “Under 3.5 total goals” at odds of 1.75.