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 02:45 on Sunday 7 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 1.82. 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	3	3	0	0	7	1	6	7:1	9
4	Cyprus	4	1	0	3	3	5	-2	3:5	3

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Austria – Last 10 Competitive Games

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 – Last 10 Competitive Games

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Austria confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alexander Schlager (GK), Konrad Laimer, Philipp Lienhart, David Alaba, Phillipp Mwene, Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager, Patrick Wimmer, Christoph Baumgartner, Marcel Sabitzer, Marko Arnautovic.

Cyprus confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabiano (GK), Andreas Siikis, Christos Shelis, Konstantinos Laifis, Kostas Pileas, Kostakis Artymatas, Grigoris Kastanos, Loizos Loizou, Charalambos Charalambous, Marinos Tzionis, Ioannis Pittas.

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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 1.82 look really appealing when it comes to a sizeable victory.

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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

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Correct Score Prediction

Austria

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Cyprus

Austria are available to back at 5.20 to secure a 3-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

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Corners Prediction

Cyprus Over 1.5 Corners

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 1.73 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

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Total Corners

Austria Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Austria -2.5

Both Team To Score No

Team Corners Cyprus Over 1.5

Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: Austria to cover the -2.5 Asian Handicap, No on the Both Teams to Score market as well as Cyprus to rack up over 1.5 corners.

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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 1.04 for Austria which suggests that the favourites have a 96% likelihood of winning this World Cup qualifying clash. Cyprus are the rank outsiders at 35.00 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Austria available at 1.30 and Cyprus at 15.00. The third option is the draw which is priced at 4.00.

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 1.40 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

Half-Time Result

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Marko Arnautovic Favourite to Score the First Goal

Marko Arnautovic is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at 3.10. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is 1.56.

Player Goals

Marko Arnautovic (Austria)

Michael Gregoritsch (Austria)

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Last 5 Games

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Team Stats

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.