San Marino vs Austria Predictions & Tips – Gregoritsch to Score First in the World Cup Qualifiers

Vedran Ostojic

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Last updated: 09 Jun 2025

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Vedran Ostojic 09 Jun 2025

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Michael Gregoritsch has been Austria's main striker recently
We are backing him to break the deadlock on Tuesday
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Michael Gregoritsch is backed to score (Getty Images)

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Austria are clear favorites to win this clash and the only option worth considering in my opinion is Michael Gregoritsch to score first. He is expected to lead the offense, like he did on Saturday against Romania and broke the deadlock in a 2-0 victory.

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HTH
San Marino Form
Austria Form
Team News
Predicted Starting Lineups

Stats

Michael Gregoritsch has scored 11 goals in his 20 matches for Austria.
Michael Gregoritsch has scored first in 2 of Austria’s last 3 matches.

HTH

This is going to be the third head to head match between San Marino and Austria.

The Austrians won both clashes so far, 4-1 in October 1998 and 7-0 in April 1999.

San Marino Form

San Marino kept their net intact for 55 minutes in their first World Cup 2026 qualifying match in Cyprus but conceded twice later and lost the encounter 2-0.

They were demolished by Romania 5-1 three days later at home, Samuele Zannoni scoring a consolation goal in the second half.

San Marino had their best appearance in the WC qualifiers last weekend in Zenica, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bosnia & Herzegovina with Edin Dzeko scoring the only goal in the 66th minute.

Austria Form

Austria started 2025 by playing UEFA Nations League promotion playoffs against Serbia in mid-March, dominating possession and firing shots in the first tie which ended in a 1-1 draw in Wien, Michael Gregoritsch on target.

Das Team were outplayed three days later in Belgrade, suffering a 2-0 defeat with 1.15-1.44 expected goals, 65% possession and registering 12-13 shots.

They started the World Cup Qualifiers 2026 last weekend with a 2-1 home victory against Romania, Gregoritsch breaking the deadlock just before the break, Marcel Sabitzer doubling the lead in the 60th minute.

Team News

San Marino’s former captain Matteo Vitaioli (97 appearances) was not called up for this round of WC qualifying matches. They have no reported injuries or suspensions ahead of this clash.

As for the visitors, David Alaba and Alexander Schlager are going to miss this match due to an injury. Veteran Marko Arnautovic is expected to start on the bench, Michael Gregoritsch should lead the offense.

Predicted Starting Lineups

San Marino: Colombo, Fabbri, Cevoli, Benvenuti, Riccardi, Contadini, Golinucci, Casadei, Zannoni, Lazzari, Nanni

Austria: Pentz, Wimmer, Wober, Lienhart, Mwene, Laimer, Seiwald, Schmid, Baumgartner, Sabitzer, Gregoritsch

Verdict

San Marino v Austria

Michael Gregoritsch has scored 11 goals in his last 20 appearances for the national team, while being the first goalscorer in two of Austria’s last three games. I will back him to break the deadlock against San Marino on Tuesday.

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