Cyprus vs Austria Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds – 15 November 2025
This matchup in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers pits Cyprus against Austria on 15 November 2025. Austria are leading their group and will aim to secure qualification while Cyprus, though not in a commanding position, will look to cause an upset at home and gain momentum. Given Austria’s superior quality and Cyprus’s patchy form, this promises to be an interesting contest.
Match Overview
- Match: Cyprus vs Austria
- Date: 15 November 2025
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier – UEFA Group H
- Venue: Alphamega Stadium, Limassol, Cyprus
- Kick-off Time: ~22:30 (local time)
Match Preview
Austria arrive as strong favourites: they top the group, have scored many goals and conceded very few in the qualifying campaign. Their squad is more experienced and they will look to assert dominance early.
Cyprus, while improving and showing signs of competitiveness, still have issues converting chances and defending consistently. At home they may raise their level, but Austria’s pressure and efficiency are likely to tell. The narrative leans heavily on Austria controlling the tempo and creating chances, while Cyprus will try to stay compact, exploit set-pieces and hope for counter-attack opportunities.
Recent Form
Cyprus – Last 5 Matches
- They have had a mixture of results: wins against weaker sides, draws and losses against strong ones.
- Their scoring average and defensive solidity both remain under scrutiny.
Austria – Last 5 Matches
- Austria have secured multiple wins in their qualifying campaign, showing consistency and a strong attacking output.
- Their away performances remain effective and they have maintained a good goal difference.
Head-to-Head Record
In their recent encounters, Austria have had the upper hand against Cyprus. Cyprus have found it tough to overcome Austria, especially in competitive fixtures. This historical trend adds to Austria’s psychological edge heading into this football match.
Team News
Cyprus
- Some changes expected in the starting XI as they aim to make a mark at home.
- Defensively they will focus on minimising risks; forwards will have to be sharper.
Austria
- Austria likely to field a strong XI with minimal experimentation, as the result is important for their qualification ambitions.
- Their attacking players are in good form and defence has been tight so far.
Probable Lineups
Cyprus (Predicted XI)
- GK: Joel Mall
- Defense: (RB) Anderson Correia, (CB) Konstantinos Laifis, (CB) Stelios Andreou, (LB) Kostas Pileas
- Midfield: Grigoris Kastanos, Artimis Tzionis, Loizos Loizou, Charalambous
- Attack: Ioannis Pittas, Andronikos Kakoullis
Austria (Predicted XI)
- GK: Alexander Schlager
- Defense: Philipp Mwene, David Alaba, Philipp Lienhart, Stefan Posch
- Midfield: Konrad Laimer, Nicolas Seiwald, Marcel Sabitzer
- Attack: Marko Arnautović, Michael Gregoritsch, Romano Schmid
Odds Analysis
- Austria are heavy favourites to win this match.
- Odds for Austria victory are significantly lower than for a Cyprus win.
- Over 2.5 goals appears to be a strong market here, given both teams’ recent matches and Austria’s attacking strength.
- Both Teams to Score may be less likely given Cyprus’s defensive challenges and Austria’s capability to keep clean sheets.
Betting Tips
- Austria to Win – Best value given the quality gap and standings.
- Over 2.5 Goals – Given Austria’s recent high-scoring matches and Cyprus’s goals conceded record, this market looks favourable.
- Both Teams to Score – No – Austria have kept many clean sheets; Cyprus may struggle to score against a disciplined Austria defence.
- Correct Score: Cyprus 0 – 2 Austria – Conservative but realistic prediction based on form and stats.
Score Prediction
Cyprus 0 – 2 Austria
Austria should secure a comfortable away win while maintaining defensive discipline. Cyprus may create a few chances but likely cannot convert enough to change the outcome.
Full Match Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2025 | Cyprus vs Austria | Alphamega Stadium | 22:30 (local) |
Final Thoughts
Austria head into this fixture clearly in control of their group and equipped with the squad to assert their dominance. Cyprus will fight hard at home and may raise their level, but all signs point to Austria leaving with a comfortable victory. With our analysis covering match preview, team news, lineups, odds and betting tips, you have a full guide for Cyprus vs Austria on 15 November 2025.
