Cyprus vs Latvia Match Analysis and Prediction

Cyprus vs Latvia Match Analysis & Prediction

Cyprus

21/03/2024 8:00 pm

Latvia

by Vincent

10 months ago 0 140

DISCLAIMER: All odds are quoted at time the prediction went live. Check the sports book for updated odds

Underperforming nations Cyprus and Latvia will meet at AEK Arena – George Karapatakis in Larnaca for an international friendly on Thursday night.

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The two nations struggled in Euro 2024 qualifying but both did register a win in the autumn international, which they will hope to take positives from heading into the first set of fixtures this year.

Cyprus were dealt a harsh hand in Euro qualifying, being drawn with Spain, an ever-improving Scotland, Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard’s Norway and a Georgia side who may still reach the finals through the playoffs.

The Cypriots also struggled in League C of the Nations League campaign which preceeded qualifying, as a 5-1 defeat in Kosovo meant they finished bottom of their group, below Northern Ireland.

A surprise victory over neighbours Greece did limit some of the damage, but that remains their last competitive win, almost two years ago.

They would go on to beat Israel in a friendly game in November 2022, but they would need to wait another 12 months to taste victory against, beating Lithuania in their last match.

On the other hand, Latvia fared slightly better in Euro 2024 qualifying, but like their upcoming hosts, they finished bottom of their group.

Paolo Nicolato’s side were at least able to put some points on the board, as a victory over Armenia, which ended their prospects of qualifying, means Latvia finished with three points.

A 10-month spell between November 2021 and September 2022 saw Latvia go unbeaten in eight matches, winning six, with just two non-competitive games.

However, ending that Nations League campaign with a defeat at home to Moldova and a draw in Andorra has ended up being costly, and that allowed Estonia to take a spot in the Euro 2024 playoffs ahead of them, as the League D representative.

Cyprus vs. Latvia Head to head

Cyprus won each of the two previous matches between these two teams, scoring three goals without conceding.

12/03/1996

Cyprus

1

Latvia

0

Friendlies
14/02/1997

Cyprus

2

Latvia

0

Friendlies
21/03/2024

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Cyprus Team News

After missing the last few Cyprus squads, striker Pieros Sotiriou is back at Temuri Ketsbaia’s disposal for this match and is in contention to start.

Fellow striker Marios Elia left the last camp early, but he is back with Kostakis Artymatas, while Andreas Filiotis remains out injured for the hosts.

Cyprus's Last 5 Matches

12/09/2023

Spain

6

Cyprus

0

Euros Qualifiers
12/10/2023

Cyprus

0

Norway

4

Euros Qualifiers
15/10/2023

Georgia

4

Cyprus

0

Euros Qualifiers
16/11/2023

Cyprus

1

Spain

3

Euros Qualifiers
19/11/2023

Cyprus

1

Lithuania

0

Friendlies

Latvia Team News

Latvia will be without important defender Antonijs Cernomordijs, who is a late withdrawal from the squad due to injury, while Davis Ikaunieks, Bogdans Samoilovs and Kriss Karklins have all missed out.