The UEFA World Cup Qualifiers continue with a highly anticipated Group H clash as Austria hosts Cyprus at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz. This match pits an in-form Austrian side, who have started their qualifying campaign with a perfect record, against a struggling Cypriot team that is looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat.
Match Details:
| Competition | Date | Kick-off (GMT) | Venue |
| FIFA World Cup Qualifier | September 6, 2025 | 4:45 PM | Raiffeisen Arena, Linz, Austria |
Team Form and Analysis:
Austria enters this match in excellent form, having won their first two qualifiers convincingly. They secured a dominant 4-0 victory over San Marino and a hard-fought 2-1 win against Romania. Under the management of Ralf Rangnick, the Austrian team has shown they can be a potent attacking force, and they will be looking to continue their perfect start to the qualifying campaign in front of their home fans.
Cyprus, meanwhile, has had a difficult start to their qualifying campaign. After an opening victory against San Marino, they suffered back-to-back defeats against Bosnia and Romania. The visiting side has struggled defensively, and they will need a much-improved performance to contain the high-flying Austrian attack.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two nations is heavily in favor of Austria, who have won six of their seven previous meetings. Their last encounter was a 1-1 draw in a friendly match in 2005, but in their competitive history, Austria has been dominant.
Player to Watch:
- Austria: All eyes will be on their attacking players, particularly Marko Arnautović and Michael Gregoritsch, who have been in sensational form. Their goal-scoring ability and relentless attacking will be a constant threat to the Cypriot defense.
- Cyprus: The focus for Cyprus will be on their key attacking player Ioannis Pittas, who has scored two of their three goals in the qualifying campaign. His goal-scoring ability will be a key threat to the Austrian defense.
Prediction:
Given Austria’s superior squad depth, excellent recent form, and their dominant head-to-head record against Cyprus, they are the clear favorites to win this match. A comfortable home victory for Austria, with a potential high-scoring margin, seems like a very likely outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Austria vs Cyprus match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
- USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX
- UK: Amazon Prime Video
- Canada: DAZN
- Austria: ORF 1
- Cyprus: CyBC 2
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