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Cyprus and Latvia meet at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia on Monday evening with both sides looking for their second victory of the Nations League campaign.
The hosts sit second in Group C2 with four points, while the visitors are bottom after taking one point from their opening three fixtures.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Cyprus vs Latvia key stats
- Cyprus’ last two matches have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Six of Latvia’s seven matches have produced under 2.5 goals.
- All four meetings between these sides have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Cyprus are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Latvia, recording two wins and two draws.
Cyprus vs Latvia preview: Hosts seek consecutive wins
Cyprus vs Latvia — Tale of the Tape
| Cyprus | vs | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 4th |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 3 | Goals For | 1 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 4 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 1st (H) | Home / Away Rank | 4th (A) |
Cyprus finally secured their first victory of the Nations League campaign when they beat Armenia 2-0 on Friday.
Akis Mantzios' side had previously played a goalless draw with Latvia and lost 2-1 to Montenegro, leaving them with four points after three matches.
The victory over Armenia also ended a run of two games without victory and Cyprus now have the opportunity to record successive Nations League wins for the first time.
They will also have home advantage at the GSP Stadium, where they have generally been more competitive than on their travels.
Cyprus will be without Kostas Pileas after the defender was sent off in the 2-0 victory over Armenia.
Latvia, meanwhile, have had a less productive campaign, as Paolo Nicolato's team opened with a 2-0 defeat to Armenia before the goalless draw with Cyprus.
They then returned home to face Montenegro on Friday, but a 2-1 defeat left them bottom of Group C2 on one point.
The visitors have also struggled for goals during the competition, having scored only once across their three matches and were unable to find the net in either of their first two fixtures.
Their lack of attacking output could be a concern again against a Cyprus side that has now kept clean sheets in consecutive matches.
Latvia, meanwhile, have a concern over Roberts Savalnieks after he was forced off during the defeat to Montenegro.
Cyprus vs. Latvia form guide & betting tips
| Cyprus | vs | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
DWLDW |
Form | LLLDL |
| 6 | Goals For | 2 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 6 |
LDW |
UEFA Nations League | LDL |
Whispers predicts: Cyprus 1-0 Latvia
Cyprus have improved at both ends of the pitch since the start of this international window, keeping Latvia and Armenia out in successive matches after conceding twice against Montenegro.
Meanwhile, Latvia have struggled to create goals, scoring just once in three group fixtures, and their previous meeting with Cyprus produced very few clear openings, which is why we believe this game will produce under 2.5 goals, priced at 3/4 (1.75).
Cyprus are also slight favourites and have been priced at 4/6 (1.74) to win, which is a worthy risk to take.
We expect Cyprus to have enough to edge the contest, but another high-scoring match looks unlikely, making a 1-0 home victory our correct-score prediction, and that is priced at 11/2 (6.50).
> Under 2.5 goals at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: High
> Cyprus win at 4/6 (1.74) | Likelihood: Medium
> Both teams to score — No at 4/5 (1.77) | Likelihood: Medium
> Correct score — Cyprus 1-0 Latvia at 11/2 (6.50) | Likelihood: Low