Romania vs Cyprus Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Nations League, November 18, 2024

Romania vs Cyprus Preview

• Date: Monday, November 18
• Kick-off Time: 7:45 pm GMT
• Venue: National Arena, Romania

Romania and Cyprus will go toe-to-toe in the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 on Monday evening. The two nations are a part of group two in the third division of the competition. The Romania vs Cyprus fixture will mark the end of the group stages for both countries in the current Nations League. Romania has already confirmed a promotion and will play in the second tier next edition onwards. Cyprus has an outside chance at qualifying but will require nothing less than a miracle to do so.

Romania has been one of the most high-performing nations in the current edition of the Nations League. The Romanians have managed to win all four games so far and also maintain a healthy goal difference of nine. This has ensured that qualification has been an early guarantee for Mircea Lucesci’s men. Romania has won the previous two matches against Cyprus.

Competing against big names was never going to be an easy task for Cyprus and that has been the case for the nation in the UEFA Nations League C. The national team has been able to collect only three points so far which has all but eliminated their chances of qualification. Cyrprus’ goal will now be to keep the third spot intact and keep Lithuania at bay. Doing so will keep Cyprus in the third division next year as well where the preparation can start once again for a much better campaign.

Romania National Football Team News

Romanian coach, Mircea Lucesci will find no reason to start his strongest XI against Cyprus with a qualification already secured. Lucesci will be aware of the busy club schedule ahead for his players and will be looking to rotate his squad. This will allow him to distribute minutes amongst his players and get an idea of his possible options.

Cyprus National Football Team News

Cyprus’ head coach, Sofronis Avgoustis will name his XI in a 4-1-4-1 formation. The objective will be to earn a competitive advantage in the midfield and also switch to a more conservative approach out of possession.

Romania vs Cyprus Predicted Lineups

Romania National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Nita

Defenders: Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Sorescu

Midfielders: R. Marin, M. Marin, Stanciu

Forwards: Man, Dragus, Mihaila

Cyprus National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Demetriou

Defenders: Karo, Andreou, Laifis, Ioannou

Midfielders: Loizou, Kastanos, Artymatas, Charalambous, Makris

Forwards: Pittas

Romania vs Cyprus H2H Record

Romania and Cyprus have squared up twice in the past. Romania won 3-0 in the reverse fixture in the Nations League. The other contest was held as a friendly which Romania won on penalties.

Key Players to Watch in Romania vs Cyprus

Dennis Man (Romania)

Dennis Man’s impressive form continues with Parma in Serie A, where he has scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists. The 26-year-old’s pace, agility, and vision make him a modern winger prototype. Man will look to replicate his Euro success (2 assists) in the Nations League, building on his two goals and three assists, as he faces Cyprus.

Radu Dragusin (Romania)

Radu Dragusin would have expected more minutes under his belt this season for Tottenham Hotspur. Dragusin is one of the most talented young centre-backs in European football and his potential is undeniable. The 22-year-old likes to engage in duels and has a decent successful percentage. Radu Dragusin will be the man to look forward to in the Romanian backline. The Tottenham defender is also a handful from set pieces and will prove to be a menace for the Cyprus defenders from corners.

Romania vs Cyprus Prediction

There is nothing to indicate that Cyprus will stand any chance against Romania on Monday. The statistics, form, and quality are all in favour of the Romanians which should be enough for them to get the victory.

Predicted Score: Romania 3-0 Cyprus

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