Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Cyprus vs Austria match as part of the World - World Cup Qualifying tournament.
Match events:
| 18' | M. Arnautovic (pen.) (0 - 1) | |||
| G. Kastanos Roughing | 45' | |||
| 55' | M. Arnautovic (0 - 2) Assist: K. Danso | |||
| 61' | M. Gregoritsch / M. Arnautovic | |||
| 61' | P. Wimmer / X. Schlager | |||
| A. Kakoullis / L. Loizou | 65' | |||
| S. Andreou / G. Kastanos | 65' | |||
| I. Kosti / Anderson Correia | 65' | |||
| A. Shikkis Roughing | 70' | |||
| N. Koutsakos / C. Charalampous | 82' | |||
| 85' | M. Friedl / C. Baumgartner | |||
| A. Foti / M. Tzionis | 88' | |||
| 90' | M. Grull / M. Sabitzer | |||
| 90' | N. Wurmbrand / R. Schmid |
Welcome to the live broadcast of a European qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, where the Cyprus national team hosts one of the group favorites, Austria, in Limassol. This is a David vs. Goliath encounter where the hosts will try to challenge a powerful European team.
Kick-off: November 15, 2025, 17:00 UTC (20:00 MSK) Stadium: Alphamega Stadium, Limassol Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifying (Europe)Cyprus vs Austria: Match Preview
The teams approach this match with different objectives. The Austrian national team, under Ralf Rangnick, is one of the group leaders and the main contender for a direct ticket to the World Cup. The Cyprus national team, on the other hand, is one of the underdogs and is playing for pride. The head-to-head history is entirely in favor of the Austrians, who have won all four previous encounters, including two victories in the Euro 2020 qualifiers (4-1 and 2-1).
Team Form and Analysis
Cyprus
The Cyprus national team relies on organized defense and commitment. At home, with the support of their fans, the Cypriots are capable of causing problems, but a lack of class and experience in matches against top-tier national teams is a major issue. Against one of the most high-pressing teams in Europe, the hosts will adopt a deep defensive strategy.
Austria
'Das Team' is on the rise and displays an intense and aggressive style of football based on gegenpressing. The team is packed with stars from the German Bundesliga, such as Marcel Sabitzer, Konrad Laimer, and Christoph Baumgartner. The Austrians will aim to dominate from the first minutes and try to score an early goal to secure a crucial three points.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Cyprus (5-4-1): Mall; Andreou, Laifis, Gogic, Karo, Correia; Kyriakou, Kastanos, Kousoulos, Pittas; Kakoullis.
- Austria (4-2-2-2): Schlager; Posch, Danso, Wöber, Mwene; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Laimer, Sabitzer; Baumgartner, Gregoritsch.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
Austria is the absolute favorite for this contest. The difference in class, current form, and head-to-head statistics make a victory for the Austrians almost a foregone conclusion. It will be extremely difficult for Cyprus to offer any resistance to one of the most organized national teams in Europe.
- Main Prediction: Austria to Win with a (-1.5) Handicap. One of the strongest teams in the group should comfortably defeat the underdog to prove their ambitions for direct qualification.
- Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Austria scores a lot, and the last two head-to-head meetings have both gone over this total.