An interesting fixture is on the cards as San Marino and Austria clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at San Marino Stadium on Tuesday, 10 January 2025.
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San Marino vs Austria predictions: Visitors to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- San Marino have lost three of three World Cup qualifying games so far.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in seven of San Marino's last nine matches.
- Four of Austria's last five games went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: San Marino 0-3 Austria
While San Marino are currently on a three-game losing run, Austria have lost only once in their last seven matches across all competitions (W4, D2).
Given the huge difference in quality between these squads, anything other than a comfortable Austrian victory would be a surprise.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Austria are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 85/1 (86.00) – 1.2%
- DRAW: 17/1 (18.00) – 5.6%
- AWAY: 1/50 (1.02) – 98%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
San Marino and Austria were paired alongside Bosnia & Herzegovina, Romania and Cyprus in Group H of UEFA's FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
As it stands, San Marino are at the bottom of the table after losing three of three group matches.
Although Austria are fourth in the five-team group, they have played only one group game so far, a 2-1 victory over Romania last week.
Ahead of this clash, Austria are the expected winners at 1/50 (1.02). Teams with these odds generally have a 98% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that both teams have been involved in their fair share of low-scoring games. For this reason, under 4.5 total goals has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter in 26 years
Austria and San Marino met twice in the qualifying rounds for Euro 2000. San Marino lost both encounters, conceding 11 goals and scoring only once.
San Marino preview: Hoping to get back on track
As expected, Roberto Cevoli's troops are at the bottom of Group H, but they held their own last weekend, narrowly losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
San Marino frustrated the group leaders in that game, showcasing defensive solidity throughout the first half before falling to an Edin Dzeko strike 24 minutes from time.
Cevoli is expected to name the same starting XI on Tuesday.
Predicted lineup: Colombo (GK), Riccardi, Benvenuti, Cevoli, Fabbri, Golinucci, Capicchioni, Zannoni, Contadini, Nanni & Lazzari.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
L
Romania
5
San Marino
1
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
L
Cyprus
2
San Marino
0
UEFA Nations League D 18/11/24
W
Liechtenstein
1
San Marino
3
UEFA Nations League D 15/11/24
D
Gibraltar
1
San Marino
1
International Match 13/10/24
L
Andorra
2
San Marino
0
Austria preview: No new injury concerns
Austria began their World Cup qualifying campaign on a bright note with a 2-1 victory over Romania last Saturday. While Bosnia and Herzegovina have set the bar in the group, the Austrians have two outstanding games; if they win, they will be in line for the top spot.
Captain David Alaba is sidelined for Ralf Rangnick’s side as the Real Madrid man continues his recovery from a torn meniscus injury.
Predicted lineup: Pentz (GK), Wimmer, Lienhart, Wober, Mwene, Seiwald, Laimer, Schmid, Baumgartner, Sabitzer & Gregoritsch.
UEFA Nations League 23/03/25
L
Serbia
2
Austria
0
UEFA Nations League 20/03/25
D
Serbia
1
Austria
1
UEFA Nations League B 17/11/24
D
Slovenia
1
Austria
1
UEFA Nations League B 14/11/24
W
Kazakhstan
0
Austria
2
UEFA Nations League B 13/10/24
W
Norway
1
Austria
5
Player to watch: Marcel Sabitzer
After a run of 31 consecutive appearances without a goal or assist, Marcel Sabitzer has now scored in back-to-back games. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder will look to extend his scoring run to three games for the first time since November 2019.