Comments and predictions for Cyprus vs Romania: Returning with 3 points
The match between Cyprus vs Romania in the World Cup qualifiers takes place at 1:45 a.m. on September 10. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Cyprus vs Romania team information
Cyprus just gave Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio (Omonia Nicosia) his debut against Austria, and he could continue to start in place of Joel Mall. Coach Mantzios is unlikely to make many changes to the squad, although striker Pieros Sotiriou (APOEL) is trying to return. Ioannis Pittas, who scored two-thirds of Cyprus' goals in the qualifiers, will spearhead the attack.
Romania will make a few changes after their defeat to Canada. Florin Tanase – their top scorer in qualifying with two goals – could return to the starting line-up. Dennis Man and captain Nicolae Stanciu will provide support to the centre-forward, a position Denis Dragus is likely to fill due to Daniel Birligea’s injury.
Two names with the same surname Marin - Razvan and Marius - are expected to take charge of the midfield, alongside another option being FCSB captain Darius Olaru.
Latest expected lineup Cyprus vs Romania
Cyprus:Fabiano; Shikkis, Sielis, Laifis, Pileas; Kastanos, Kyriakou; Loizou, Sotiriou, Tzionis; Pittas
Romania:Moldovan; Ratiu, Burca, Ghita, Sorescu; R. Marin, M. Marin; Man, Stanciu, Tanase; Dragus
Latest football commentary Cyprus vs Romania
Cyprus played quite solidly, only allowing Austria to score once last weekend, but the 0-1 defeat in Vienna has given their slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup another bad taste in their mouths.
In Group H, they started with a 2-0 win over San Marino but have since lost three consecutive games, against Bosnia, Romania and Austria. Of their remaining four games, three are at home – a chance for Cyprus to keep their hopes of picking up more points alive.
They are currently six points off the play-off places and have played a game more, so a win against Romania is a must if they are to keep their hopes alive. In the first leg in Bucharest, Apostolos Mantzios's side lost 2-0 after conceding two goals just before half-time, extending their losing streak to Romania from last season's Nations League.
While the hosts are almost certain to miss another major tournament, Romania still have a chance to compete for a place in the next round despite a few stumbles.
Coach Mircea Lucescu's team is third in Group H with 6 points after 4 matches. They have scored a total of 7 goals against Cyprus and San Marino, but have also lost to their two main competitors.
Romania are aiming to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 – a golden period when they reached the quarter-finals and the round of 16. However, if they make more mistakes, this dream will be difficult to come true.
Last weekend, Romania lost 0-3 to Canada in a friendly, but that result will soon be forgotten if they can get a win in Cyprus.
Latest Cyprus vs Romania score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Cyprus vs Romaniaas follows:
- Sportsmole:Cyprus 1-2 Romania
- WhoScore:Cyprus 0-2 Romania
- Our newspaper predicts:Cyprus 0-2 Romania
When and where to watch Cyprus vs Romania live?
To watch the Cyprus vs Romania match live in the World Cup qualifiers at 1:45 a.m. on September 10, viewers can watch it on online sports channels. Wishing viewers happy football watching moments.
