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Aron Wright - September 2, 2021
Cyprus vs Russia
World Cup Qualification
Date: Saturday, 4 September 2021
Kick-off at 17:00 UK/ 18:00 CET
Venue: Neo GSP Stadium.
Russia have been in good form lately, and they are going after that coveted top-most spot. They are tipped against the worst team in the group this weekend – Cyprus, over whom they also have a great h2h record. Likely, expect a win for the Russians this Saturday.
They are placed second in the table at the moment, level on points with the first-placed Croatia. However, the toppers are pitted against the third-placed Slovakia, who have a point fewer than the top two teams.
As such, one of Croatia or Slovakia are about to drop points this match-day, and it’s an opportunity for the Russians to strengthen their position in the podium.
Going on, the Cypriots are placed dead last in the table, and are ranked 99th in the world (as opposed to their counterparts having a rank of 41). Moreover, Cyprus also have scored a total of just one goal so far this campaign, and have a poor h2h record against this foe over the years.
By the looks of things, expect a win for the Russians at Neo GSP.
Cyprus are on a three-game losing run, and they had a combined scorecard of 0-8 in the process. They also had failed to score in six of their last seven match-ups, and were winless in 13 of their past 15 fixtures.
Moreover, they also have a total of two wins at home in the past two-year period.
On the other hand, their counterparts have a superb h2h record against this foe, and they also are ranked far higher in the FIFA table.
Moreover, they are fresh off a draw against 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia, and they themselves are Quarter Finalists in the same tournament.
By the looks of things, expect a huge win for the Russians this weekend.
