Spain vs Cyprus predictions for Tuesday’s Euro 2024 qualifier in Girona. Spain looked in great shape scoring seven goals against Georgia at the weekend and will be looking for a similar success when they host struggling Cyprus. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.
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Spain vs Cyprus Predictions
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La Roja’s Relentless Chase: Cyprus Faces Spanish Storm
Key Stats
– Cyprus have conceded a mammoth 17 goals against Spain in their past three encounters.
– Álvaro Morata is in scintillating form with a BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 8.15, making him a prime candidate to score.
In recent times, Spain’s football prowess has shone brightly. Their dominance is evident, with them securing victories in 30 out of their last 35 European Championship qualifying matches. An impressive statistic considering their form. Furthermore, their offensive line has been firing on all cylinders. Spain have managed to net three or more goals in seven of their past eight European Championship qualifying victories. Contrastingly, Cyprus’s journey through the qualifiers has been far less flattering. Not only have they been on the losing end of all their Euro qualifiers so far, but they have also conceded a whopping 17 goals in their last three encounters with Spain.
The Road Ahead
Spain, commonly referred to as La Roja, are on a mission. They aim to reduce Scotland’s advantage at the top of Group A. As they gear up to face Cyprus, the odds seem to be significantly tilted in Spain’s favour. After all, they recently thumped Georgia 7-1 in an away game, with Alvaro Morata showcasing his skills with a hat-trick. This match also marked a historical moment, as Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever to represent Spain and find the net. The team, under the leadership of Luis de la Fuente, seems to have found their groove, despite being nine points adrift of Scotland. However, with two games in hand, hope remains.
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On the other hand, Cyprus’s struggles are all too evident. Their recent 3-0 defeat against Scotland marked their seventh consecutive loss in the European Championship qualifiers. In historical context, their last visit to Spain in 1999 saw them leave with an 8-0 defeat. Given Spain’s performance against Georgia, even a conservative 4-0 prediction in favour of Spain looks quite plausible.
Spotlight on Players
Spain’s Vanguard
When we delve into individual performances, Spain boasts a roster of top-tier talent. Their formidable forward, Álvaro Morata, stands tall with a BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 8.15. He’s closely followed by Dani Olmo in the midfield with a rating of 7.90. Their defence, too, is rock solid with the likes of Nacho Fernández and Aymeric Laporte, holding the fort. The statistics illustrate Spain’s dominance clearly: averaging 70% ball possession and an average rating of 7.09, placing them third in the competition.
Cyprus’s Torchbearers
While the overall journey has been tumultuous, a few individual shining stars emerge from the Cypriot side. Grīgorīs Kastanos leads the pack with a BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 7.20, followed by Dimitris Christofi and Loizos Loizou. Unfortunately, their team statistics highlight the struggle, especially a less than ideal average rating of 6.53, ranking them 48th out of 53.
Predictions Galore
- Dominance on Display: With Spain’s formidable record, especially in offensive gameplay, the under/over market suggests an ‘over’ prediction, expecting more than 3.5 goals in the match. The data supports this prediction, given Spain’s past scoring history and Cyprus’s defensive lapses.
- Correct Score Forecast: Given both teams’ current form and their historical encounters, a 4-0 victory in favour of Spain is a strong likelihood.
- Goal-Scorer Prodigy: Álvaro Morata, with his recent hat-trick and a stellar rating of 8.15, seems primed to score at least once during the match. Considering his form, he could also potentially be the first one to find the net.
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