World - World Cup
Prediction :
Under 3.5
In a crucial match in Group H action of the UEFA World Cup Qualification campaign on Sunday, Austria host Cyprus looking to extend their winning start. This match at Raiffeisen Arena in Linz between the hosting ‘Das Team’ and the visiting Cypriots comes with our prediction of under 3.5 goals.
With six points from two matches played so far, Austria are second in the standings in the group, behind Bosnia and Herzegovina. Cyprus have three points from one win across three matches here. They are only above the bottom-placed San Marino.
Austria haven’t played in the World Cup finals since 1998, and their hopes of breaking that duck are high, as they start the campaign as the highest-ranked side in the group. Winning both qualifiers so far has further boosted their hopes, as they have defeated Romania 2-1 and San Marino 4-0 so far.
Cyprus have never qualified for a major tournament before, and their start to these qualifiers further undermines their chances. They defeated San Marino 2-0 in their first qualifying game before losing 2-1 to Bosnia and 2-0 to Romania in their recent qualifier. Including these, the visitors have lost six of their last nine matches (W2, D1, L6) and may struggle to change the script here, although limiting the losing margin could be their objective.
Austria vs Cyprus Form
Austria and Cyprus's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
|
4
|
3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
Austria and Cyprus Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jun 2025 - World Cup
7 Jun 2025 - World Cup
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
17 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
14 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Jun 2025 - World Cup
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
17 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
13 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
10 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
2 Jul 2024 - Euro
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jun 2025 - World Cup
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
14 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
9 Sep 2024 - UEFA Nations League
6 Sep 2024 - UEFA Nations League
25 Jun 2024 - Euro
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jun 2025 - World Cup
6 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
24 Mar 2025 - World Cup
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
18 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
15 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Mar 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
12 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
9 Sep 2024 - UEFA Nations League
25 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
21 Mar 2024 - International Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jun 2025 - World Cup
6 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
24 Mar 2025 - World Cup
18 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
15 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
6 Sep 2024 - UEFA Nations League
Austria vs Cyprus last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Most goals and assists
Austria
Cyprus
M. Gregoritsch
(2 Goals)
,
M. Arnautovic
(2 Goals)
I. Pittas
(2 Goals)
Austria - Cyprus Key Points
- Five of Austria’s last six fixtures ended with under 3.5 goals.
- In five of their last eight World Cup qualifiers, Austria saw fewer than four goals scored.
- Six of Cyprus’ last eight fixtures produced under 3.5 goals.
- Cyprus’ last four World Cup qualifiers have seen three or fewer goals scored.
- In six of their last seven away World Cup qualifiers, Cyprus saw fewer than four goals scored.
Our Austria vs Cyprus Prediction
Having started the campaign with back-to-back wins, Austria are well-placed to keep pushing to stay in the top two spots. Cyprus have one win from their three matches so far, and that came up against the group laggards, San Marino. Their form hasn’t been encouraging in recent months, and that could push them against Austria. The depth in Austria’s squad could come to their advantage.
A regulation win for the hosts is an anticipated result and doesn’t offer much value. Our Austria vs Cyprus prediction is under 3.5.