Cyprus will play against Bulgaria in a friendly match. The game will take place on 16 November at 18:00 UK time.
Tournament – World Friendlies;
Date – 16.11.2022;
Kick-Off – 18:00 UK;
Venue – AEK Arena (7.303);
City – Larnaca, Cyprus.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #1 – Match Predict: Draw- 3.18.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #2 – Total Goals Under 2.5 – 1.62.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #3 – Corners Kicks Under 9.5 – 1.52.
The status of the match and the state of the national teams after a long break may bring a peaceful outcome that is quite satisfactory to all.
In this match, we expect the opponents to play careful defensive football, hoping for success in one of their attacks. It is likely that the friendly status of the game gives the two opponents a chance of success. That said, we do not rule out the possibility of a goalless or traditional 1-2 goal game.
In 2 of Bulgaria’s last 3 matches, less than 9.5 corner kicks have been taken.
Cyprus had a poor showing in their Nations League group. Cyprus had only five points in their group.
The team finished fourth, losing to Northern Ireland by additional points.
That said, the team’s main problem remains the execution. In six games, Cyprus national team has scored only four times.
In their last six games in all competitions, the national team has only one win, three defeats and one draw.
In the last two fixtures, Cyprus defeated Greece (1-0) and suffered a heavy defeat away to Kosovo (1-5).
The visitors finished second in their Group C group of the Nations League last season, with nine points.
Bulgaria’s side has only two victories, defeating Gibraltar (5-1) at home and North Macedonia (1-0) away.
Before that, there were draws with Bulgaria and Gibraltar (0-0 and 1-1 respectively). Then, there was a no-goal game against Georgia, whom the Bulgarians had previously lost 2-5.
Thus, the team are undefeated in their last four games.
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
Cyprus:
Panagi; Andreou, Katelaris, Roberge, Laifis; Kyriakou, Gogic; Loizou, Kastanos, Efrem; Kakoullis.
Bulgaria:
Naumov; Nedyalkov, Antov, Galabov; Turitsov, Gruev, Karabelyov, Petkov; Iliev; Kirilov, Despodov.
In 2 of Bulgaria’s last 3 matches, goals have only been scored in one half. We offer to bet on “Goals in Both Halves – No”.
Bulgaria has won their last three head-to-head matches by a score of 2-1.
The fixture will be played at AEK Arena (7.303) in Larnaca, Cyprus.
This starting whistle will sound on the 16th of November, 2022, at 18:00 UK Time.
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