Russia – Cyprus, Euro Qualifiers Prediction

Russia literally destroyed San Marino with 9-0 in the last game and so seriously improved its goal difference after the first match was lost by 1-3 from Belgium. After reaching the quarterfinals of the World Cup last year, the Russians have serious ambitions to continue their good performance by going to the Euros. It seems that the main rival for the second place will be Scotland, as the Belgians have occupied the 1st position.

Cyprus was not impressive against Scotland and could have lost much more so that once they scored at the end of the game and immediately accepted a new goal and lost the match, it could be said that it was completely deserved. Against Russia, we are looking again for a very defensive approach from the Cyprus team, but for the Russians it should be easier to overcome this defense.

We strongly doubt that Cyprus will be able to score as a guest of Russia. We saw that their goal on Scotland was rather accidental. We expect the Russians to attack the first part a lot and to score a goal that will be enough for them for the victory. They are a much more classy team, and Cyprus is making many defensive mistakes, so forecast – Russia to score in the first half at 1.46.