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Russia vs Cyprus Prediction & Betting tips
The overpowering Belgians – with their numerous world-class players – will win Group I in the end. According to quotas, the bookmakers will leave no doubt about this even before the match between Russia and Cyprus. But behind them is a tough fight for the second direct ticket to the European Championship in 2020. Apart from Scotland and Cyprus (fourth place, 3 points), Russia (second, 6 points in the table) is well placed to win a second consecutive FIFA World Cup. To participate in a major tournament. For the troupe from the sunny Mediterranean island of Cyprus, however, the match on Tuesday evening at the World Cup Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod already has a decisive character.
On Saturday, the Cypriots lost unhappily in Scotland. Another bankruptcy would end the dream of the first ever participation in a European championship early. The Russians in turn could substantiate their claim to second place with three points. We expect after 13 goals in two European Championship qualifiers again a strong appearance of the “Sbornaja”.
Russia:
The black painters had before the home World Cup 2018 boom. In the end, however, the “Sbornaja” reached the quarter-finals and experienced despite the bitter resignation after penalties against the eventual vice-world champion Croatia, a Russian summer fairy tale. Unlike the three World Cup appearances before, when each of the break was after the group stage, Russia 2018 could be proud of the achievements. Of course, the team of coach Stanislav Cherchesov benefited enormously from the group draw and the favorable schedule. That the success was not just pure luck or coincidence, the Russians proved in the Nations League. Although the promotion to the A-League was missed in November with a defeat in Sweden, but before two wins against Turkey and a draw against the Scandinavians. So is recommended in Russia vs. Cyprus a tip towards the host.
In qualifying for the two direct ticks to be awarded for the European Championships 2020 – of the twelve venues will be a St. Petersburg – the Russians are promising in the race. After the opening match against strong Belgians was still lost with 1: 3, celebrated the “Sbornaja” in March in Kazakhstan and last Saturday at home to San Marino twice a shooter festival (a total of 13 hits). Also on Tuesday is to be expected from a victory of the Cherchesov boys strongly, this prove in Russia against Cyprus the odds of the bookmakers and the betting base forecast equally. Crucial for participation in the European Championships, the two duels are likely to be against Scotland in the fall. The British are considered the worst opponents in the fight for second place behind Belgium.
Cyprus:
Since 1962, the only 1.1 million inhabitants Mediterranean island of Cyprus tried in vain to qualify for a World Cup or European Championship. In qualifying for the 2018 World Cup Cyprus could equalize with three wins the best score from the qualifiers for the 1998 World Cup, but ultimately was only the pointless football dwarf Gibraltar even worse than the Cypriots. In the Nations League, Cyprus rose with only one win against relegated Slovenia from season C in the D-League. Therefore, it is not surprising that on Tuesday Russia against Cyprus, according to odds of many bookmakers is the big favorite on a threesome. 17 of the 23 players nominated for the two international matches against Scotland and Russia earn their bread in the domestic league (74 percent).
Unfortunately, this is not a quality feature. On the contrary. In a European top 5 league, no Cypriot can be found. The surprise successes of record champion APOEL Nicosia are also long gone. Therefore, the level of the national team is low and therefore it is difficult for national coach Ran Ben Shimon to achieve good results. The Israeli has been national coach since July 2017 and so far has only won three of his 16 caps (3-3-10). Of the past six international matches (all mandatory matches) was won only in March at home against San Marino – even for the Cypriots, this is only a mandatory victory (1-2-3). We recommend between Russia and Cyprus to a tip on victory Russia and over 2.5 goals. Since October 2015 Cyprus has won only one of the 14 away games (1-1-12). This success was almost to the day exactly three years in Gibraltar with 2: 1.
Russia vs Cyprus head to head matches
28.03.97 WC Cyprus Russia 1 : 1
31.08.96 WC Russia Cyprus 4 : 0