Cyprus VS Belgium Match Prediction

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Cyprus
VS
Belgium

Our Prediction Tip

Belgium will win this match.

Belgium and Cyprus have met 11 times, with the Belgians winning ten of those. Cyprus’ only draw was back in 1995. The two nations were drawn together in qualifying for both Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup. In the former, Belgium won 5-0 at home and 1-0 away thanks to Eden Hazard’s late winner, while most recently they won 3-0 in Cyprus and 4-0 on home soil. Romelu Lukaku scored twice in the away match and put the shine on the home win too, after Eden Hazard had hit a double either side of his brother Thorgan scoring.

Cyprus vs Belgium Betting Tips

Nothing less than a big Belgian win should be expected from this match, with the Red Devils have won four from four against them in their last two major tournament qualifying campaigns – all without conceding a goal.
Their strength in depth means injuries to Thomas Meunier, Kevin de Bruyne, Vincent Kompany and possibly Romelu Lukaku should not impact them.
A 3-1 win against Russia last time out proved as much, with Eden Hazard – as so often happens – the star of the show once again.

The Chelsea man will win his 100th cap in this game and has a late winner in Cyprus on his CV already. He can mark his milestone appearance with more goals and assists.

At the other end, Pieros Sotiriou could be absent for Cyprus, costing them their top scorer in the current squad, though it us unlikely to have a huge bearing.

A 5-0 win against San Marino is nothing less than Cyprus should expect but they still the wrong side of a huge gulf when it comes to meeting the bigger nations.
Belgium have already beaten what is likely to be their trickiest opponent in this qualifying group, Russia, and they will expect to back that up in style.
Anything less than a big Belgium win would be a huge surprise – even to Cypriot fans.

Cyprus vs Belgium Recommended bets with odds

Belgium can be backed at 2/11 to beat Cyprus with Betway and even that is a generous price – they should win this one comfortably.

A Belgium win to nil improves the odds to 8/11 with Betway, Betfair and Paddy Power, while a Belgium win and over 3.5 goals will net 13/8 with Betfair.

Over 2.5 goals alone is a best price of 4/7 with Bet365, while you can be against both teams to score at the same price with Betfair and Paddy Power.

Eden Hazard will win his 100th Belgian cap on the back of his double against Russia, and he should be backed to score at any time.

Cyprus vs Belgium Prediction

Belgium made a winning start to this qualifying campaign and they should maintain that in Cyprus – and keep up their winning streak against the Cypriots too.

Correct Score prediction: Cyprus 0-4 Belgium

Cyprus Team News

Despite several changes from the squad which faced Norway in November, Cyprus put in a solid performance against San Marino to kick-off their 2020 qualifying campaign with a win. The team could be similar to face Belgium but Pieros Sotiriou hobbled off injured in the first half of that game after scoring twice. His absence would likely see a tactical change too, with Cyprus switching back from 4-4-2 to 4-5-1.

Cyprus Key Players

Georgios Efrem – One goal and one assist in the win against San Marino to move to four from 42 international appearances.
Fotios Papoulis – The Apollon Limassol midfielder’s conversion from Greek to Cypriot nationality has added experience.
Konstantinos Laifis – The Belgian-based defender scored against San Marino and will be at the heart of the defence looking to keep Hazard and co quiet.

Cyprus Team Form

A win and draw against Slovenia and a draw with Bulgaria meant Cyprus took some pride from their UEFA Nations League group, even if they were ultimately relegated despite a third-place finish. They lost their final match 2-0 to Norway but got back to winning ways last time out as Pieros Sotiriou scored two early penalties against San Marino before Ioannis Kousoulos, Georgios Efrem and Kostas Laifis helped seal a big home win.

Cyprus Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 4-5-1

Belgium Team News

Romelu Lukaku missed the game against Russia due to injury, but the Manchester United striker stayed with the squad and could return against Cyprus. Michy Batshuayi replaced him up front last time out. Thomas Meunier and Mousa Dembele also withdrew from the squad injured before that game, while Axel Witsel, Vincent Kompany and Kevin de Bruyne were not fit to even be considered. Leander Dendoncker, Dedryck Boyata, Thorgan Hazard and Timothy Castagne were the men to proft – all starting in the win against Russia.

Belgium  Key Players

Eden Hazard – Set to win his 100th cap, having scored his 28th and 29th international goals to lead Belgium to victory against Russia last time out.
Michy Batshuayi – Romelu Lukaku’s handed him another chance to start against Russia and he will be keen to add to his 12 goals in 24 Belgium appearances if he starts again.
Thorgan Hazard – Scored in the win against Cyprus last time they met and netted a double against Switzerland having forced his way into the starting line-up.

Belgium Team Form

Belgium started their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a win at home to Russia. Youri Tielemans early strike was cancelled out but Eden Hazard scored twice to earn a 3-1 victory. It helped the Belgians get back to winning ways, after an otherwise successful UEFA Nations League campaign ended with a 5-2 defeat to Switzerland – despite Thorgan Hazard scoring twice early on. The result cost them top spot and a place in the finals.

Belgium Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 3-4-3

Belgium showed their dominance in their opening match against Russia and now take on a team who have become familiar opponents in recent years, Cyprus. Belgium have - as expected - won all four matches they have played against them in their last two qualifying campaigns and a fifth win should be on the cards in Eden Hazard's 100th Belgian appearance.
Belgium are unbeaten in 11 previous matches against Cyprus, of which they have won ten.