Cyprus vs Scotland
EURO Qualification
Date: Saturday, 16 November 2019
Kick-off at 14:00 UK/ 15:00 CET
Venue: Neo GSP Stadium (Nicosia).
With Cyprus removed and Scotland to everywhere but the Euro 2020 qualifying playoffs, this game is a dead rubber. However, after only denied a draw by 89th-minute goal in the reverse encounter, Cyprus will fancy their chances against a side just wants to 'warm up', stay fit and stay injury free for the playoffs. Cypriot defender Ioannis H2H Kousoulos get a position in the past. It's European Championship qualifier (ECQ) campaign itself has been viewed Cyprus picked up just four points from a possible 12 home, especially the first conceded in the opening ten minutes in their last three games ECQ home.
The last H2H produced three goals, all of which are arriving outside the hour mark. Going back to February 1989, each of the four last H2Hs have seen both teams scored in the second half. Three of the last five games ECQ Scotland saw them lose by 3+ goals.
Despite being under no pressure, Scotland is considered the favorite, and they made the most of that status in their last ECQ equipment, thrashed San Marino 6-0. In turn, two of Scotland ECQ three victories in the qualifying campaign has seen them win 'all-zero', with the same number of goals either side of half-time. Aston Villa John McGinn bagged a hat-trick in the first round in Scotland ECQ latest victory. Scene win / loss 'to-nil' also has been a constant in four away games ECQ Scotland this year. Unfortunately though, has all loss away against any team seeded higher from seed under San Marino (L3 - GF 0, GA 10), to an average of 3.33 goals conceded per ECQ much fit in that category.
Cyprus vs Scotland Head To Head
True, Scotland has not lost against this opponent Saturday since 1968. And while the record that might remain intact, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that they will not return to Hampden Park with three points.
Indeed, in the years of Clarke's men have only managed to appear as narrow 2-1 winners in three of their last six games.
However, this discussion Saturday has a completely different flavor about it. Not only did Cyprus have nothing to lose after also failing to make the next summer, but they have a genuine attacking talent - the kind we bet prediction Cyprus vs Scotland will hold a visitor to the point.
Cyprus vs Scotland Betting tips
Scotland had their chances make Euro 2020 ended with a 12-point gap between them and the top two points from their last two games. It's been embarrassing to the Scottish campaign, while it could be about to get even worse in a clash this week with Cyprus. The visitors head here understrength and out of shape, so that visitors have not seen vulnerable to defeat when they need to turn things around.
Cyprus is a point ahead of Scotland, but not at all a big campaign for them. They have lost half of their game in this group, while they aim to reverse the situation with the results in this clash. After the League of Nations campaign Cyrpus poor have at least managed to get three wins on the board in this campaign. However, we think there is an opportunity for them to get three points this weekend.
Scotland have seen their qualifications mess, with the focus now turning to their playoff clash in March. It seems like the players just stalling ahead of next year, because many will not feature in the final two games of 2019. Andrew Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Scott McTominay and Ryan Fraser will all sit down for Scotland.
The visitors had been left weakened for this one, with seven defenders they have just 29 caps combined. They have five midfielders with 10 caps or fewer, while they still carry a full squad with players who are in their mid-20s. There is no youth revolution here, just an understrength Scotland. Given that Scotland have conceded more than two goals per game and lost five of eight events, the loss of key players is a real concern.
There are signs of life for Cyprus late, who have won two of their last three games. their progress in the form of leaves us confident that the hosts can get something out of this one. With Scotland shipping too many goals and bring defensive rookie in this journey, we see great value in favor of over 1.5 goals Cyprus team.
We also support Cyprus to outscore their opponents this weekend. The visitors look for poor behind, but they are also lacking in attack. With Scotland lost six of their last eight games to go, we think that they will fall short in this clash as well. The visitors have lost four of their last five qualifying games, so we are back to Cyprus to withdraw from this weekend's 2-1 victory.
