Cyprus vs Spain: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 14, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:06 AM

Spain will be aiming to continue their dominance

Cyprus are bottom of the table having lost all the seven matches they have played so far. Qualifications are out of context for them, they will be aiming to give something to cheer for their fans who have been really supportive throughout. The don’t have any big names in their team but football anything can happen on anyday in football.

With five wins and one loss from their six matches in Group A of UEFA Euro Qualifiers, Spain are at the top of the table. As the most secured team in Group A, they have scored 19 goals, conceded 3 goals and have scored the most goals. The number of goals they have scored indicates that they enjoy playing attacking football. In this match, they will be looking to make a statement and build momentum going forward.

Kick-Off:

Thu, 16 Nov; 10:30 PM (IST)

Location: Alphamega Stadium

Form:

Cyprus (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-L

Spain (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-W

Player to Watch

Grigoris Kastanos (Cyprus)

This disappointing qualifying campaign for Cyprus has only had one bright spot: Grgoris Kastanos. In the seven matches they have played, Cyprus have scored two goals. His ability to dictate the game and his willingness to ask for the ball have made him a vital cog in the team. The only open-play goal they have scored has come from him.

Alvaro Morata (Spain)

For this qualification campaign, Alvaro Morata has been an important player for Spain. He has scored four goals from the six matches he has played and is the team’s top scorer so far. He has also started the new season on fire for his club, scoring seven goals from 11 matches. His aerial presence and movement in the opposition box have made him a key figure for the team.

Match Facts

Cyprus have lost all their 7 matches
Spain are unbeaten in the last 6 matches

Injury and Team News

There are no injury issues in the Cyprus squad which will come as good news for Temuri Ketsbaia. He will have a fit squad to choose from.

Because of injuries, Marco Asensio and Dani Olmo will not be able to play for Spain. Due to Jose Gaya’s knee injury, Luis de la Fuente is likely to make the same eleven that hammered Georgia last time as they aim to secure the top spot. Balde is likely to play left back.

Head to Head

Matches: 9

Cyprus: 1

Spain: 8

Draw: 0

Predicted lineup

Spain Predicted lineup (4-3-3) :

Simon, Carvajal, Le Normand, La Porte, Balde, Gavi, Rodri, Ruiz, Yamak, Morata, Williams

Cyprus Predicted lineup (3-5-2) :

Mall, Karo, Gogic, Kyprianou, Andreou, Kyriakou, Kousoulos, Ioannou, Spoljaric, Kastanos, Christofi

Match Prediction for Cyprus vs Spain

It will be another challenging evening for the home side as they welcome Spain, who have been dominating the group. Spain will be favourites for this match thanks to their form and quality in the squad.

Prediction: Cyprus 0-2 Spain

Telecast

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Viaplay Sports

US – Fox Sports

Nigeria – Supersport

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