TIPS - Austria VS Cyprus

[(Austria) Strength]:
1. Austria are 2nd in the group and hope to secure a qualification spot, so they will go all out in this match.
2. Austria released their latest lineup, led by David Alaba, with Marcel Sabitzer, Konrad Laimer, and Marko Arnautovic being selected.
3. Austria won 4-0 over San Marino in the last game on the road, securing a 2-game winning streak lately.
4. Austria were unbeaten with 6 wins and 2 draws in the previous 8 home games, showing outstanding home strength.
5. Austria scored 8 goals in the last 5 games, revealing excellent offense.

[(Austria) Neutral]:
1. The last time the two teams met was back in 2005. Now, 20 years later, they face each other again. This match will be a new encounter for both sides.

[(Cyprus) Strength]:
1. Cyprus are ranked 4th in the group, but they still have a hope of a higher position. Thus, the team will surely want to make a difference in this match.

[(Cyprus) Neutral]:
1. Cyprus drew 1-1 with Austria at home in their previous encounter, showcasing mediocre performances.

[(Cyprus) Weakness]:
1. Cyprus suffered a 2-0 away defeat to Romania in the last game. They were winless in the recent three matches.
2. Cyprus failed to win the previous 5 away games, revealing a lack of away strength.
3. Cyprus conceded 10 goals in the last 5 games, whose defense needs to improve.

[Tips]:
Austria won the previous two qualifiers, ranking 2nd in the group.

Playing at home in this match, they will surely hope to continue winning.

Besides, the team were unbeaten with 6 wins and 2 draws in the previous 8 home games, demonstrating outstanding home strength.

Moreover, Austria's starting lineup has all been included in the current squad list, and their strength is significantly higher.

Thus, Austria are expected to secure a big win in this game.

[Recommended]:
Austria (-2.5)