It will be a mouth-watering UEFA Nations League match as Cyprus welcomes Lithuania at the AEK Arena in Cyprus on November 15, 2024. The two teams have had their bad moments this season, but Cyprus wants to end their three-game losing streak in Group 2 with a home win against Lithuania. Here is a match preview, match prediction, and some betting tips for this exciting Nations League fixture.
Match Details
Teams: Cyprus vs Lithuania
Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Kick-Off: 18:00
Venue: AEK Arena, Cyprus
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Cyprus vs Lithuania Betting Tips
Prediction: Cyprus to win
Best Bet: Cyprus to Win
Correct Score Prediction: 2-1 in favor of Cyprus
Cyprus vs Lithuania Match Preview
Cyprus is without a win in three matches and will go all out to secure a victory in this must-win home match for them in Group 2, but without the presence of key defender Konstantinos Laifis, who is banned for this particular match as a result of suspension, with Kostas Pileas replacing him. On the plus side for Cyprus, defender Minas Antoniou returns from injury and should lift up the Cyprus defense.
The Nations League campaign has been a disappointing one thus far for Lithuania, who find themselves at the bottom of the heap with four consecutive losses. Things do not get any easier for them as midfielder Vykintas Slivka is ruled out for this encounter because of suspension, further piling on the pressure for a team that is struggling for form. Last time in the Nations League, Cyprus beat Lithuania 1-0 with Ioannis Pittas securing the win for Cyprus.
Key Players to Watch
Featured Player For Cyprus: Ioannis Pittas
Ioannis Pittas is a forward who will be a vital player for the Cypriots as he has already tasted the flavor of netting into Lithuania’s net. His goal-scoring ability might get crucial for the Cypriots in front of their home crowd to emerge as winners.
Featured Team: Cyprus
The Cypriots have rich history in football, and they played their first match as a FIFA member in 1949. Though they have never qualified for either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship, there was their historic 3-1 win over Greece and a 5-0 victory over Andorra. Known for their physical style, Cyprus is waiting to capitalize on their home-field advantage at AEK Arena.
Head-to-Head: Cyprus vs Lithuania
Historically, Cyprus has enjoyed the front seat over Lithuania, which they reiterated by defeating them 1-0 in their last close game. The coming match is an opportunity for Cyprus to try their fate and capitalize on this victory to nail yet another win to their Nations League campaign.
Cyprus vs Lithuania Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and taking Cyprus’s home advantage into account, we predict a Cyprus win, 2-1. With recent returns of key players and considering how Lithuania has been unable to manage a concrete backline, we feel this could be the Cypriots’ chance to secure a win.
Final Prediction: Cyprus to win 2-1.
Match Stats and Insights
Cyprus Recent Results: Three successive defeats in Group 2 but determined to put up a fight.
Lithuania Recent Results: Lost last four on trot, and visibly weakened by suspensions and injury.
