Latvia are still winless and have scored just one goal: prediction for Cyprus — Latvia
The UEFA Nations League fourth-round match between Cyprus and Latvia will take place on October 5 at GSP Stadium in Nicosia. Cyprus have collected four points and sit second in the group, while Latvia have just one point and remain without a win.
Cyprus: confident win over Armenia and strong home form
Akis Mantzios' team opened the tournament with a 2-1 defeat to Montenegro, then played out a 0-0 draw with Latvia before beating Armenia 2-0 in the previous round.
What is particularly impressive is that Cyprus held on to their advantage despite Kostas Pileas being sent off at the start of the second half. Goals from Leonidas Konomis and Andronikos Kakoullis before the break gave the team a comfortable cushion.
Latvia: four defeats in their last five matches
Since earning promotion to League C, Paolo Nicolato's side have been going through a difficult period. Latvia have lost four of their last five matches, with the goalless draw against Cyprus the only exception.
In this Nations League campaign, Latvia have scored just one goal and conceded four. In addition, Roberts Savaļnieks and Danila Patijčuk have picked up injuries, while Antonijs Černomordijs will miss the match through suspension.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Cyprus are unbeaten in their last two Nations League matches.
- Latvia are still winless in this tournament and have scored just one goal.
- The first meeting between these teams ended in a goalless draw.
The hosts look more consistent: prediction for Cyprus — Latvia
Cyprus head into the match in noticeably better form and gained additional confidence from their victory over Armenia. Even after going down to ten men, the team managed to navigate the second half reliably and keep a clean sheet.
Latvia, meanwhile, continue to struggle badly in attack and rarely create enough chances to win. With home advantage and current form taken into account, Cyprus look the more appealing option in what should be a cautious match.
