Cyprus vs Austria Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)
by Alex Lawes ·
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Cyprus are a team that have been regressing for a while and now they face the tough test of trying to delay, rather than deny, Austria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
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Key stats
- Cyprus are unbeaten in their last four World Cup qualifying matches at home (W1 D3).
- Cyprus are aiming to win successive World Cup qualifying matches for the first time since 2017.
- Cyprus have scored twice in each of their last four World Cup qualifying matches at home.
- Austria are unbeaten in the previous eight international matches between these teams with seven wins and one draw.
- Austria’s 1-0 loss to Romania on 12 October 2025 brought an end to their five-match winning streak in World Cup qualifying
Cyprus vs Austria prediction
The Cypriots have sunk to being one of the weakest sides in European international football. They come into this one, though, on the back of an improved run of form with a 2-2 draw against Romania followed by fighting back to earn a point against Bosnia-Herzegovina and then a hammering of San Marino.
They now face an Austria side that, coached by former Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick, sit at the top of Group H, a couple of points clear of the Bosnians with two games to go. However, Austria did most recently suffer a surprise and slender 1-0 defeat to Romania in Bucharest last month.
Austria have an abundance of quality and they have an intense style implemented by Rangnick. They will be expected to overrun Cyprus and earn a comfortable victory.
Cyprus vs Austria tip: Austria to win
