Match Analysis: Cyprus vs. Kosovo
Match Information:
Date and time: 09 Sep 2024 at 16:00 UTC
Referee: Sebastian Gishamer
Stadium: AEK Arena
Location: Larnaca, Cyprus
Recent Performances:
Cyprus:
– Lithuania 0-1 Cyprus (UEFA Nations League)
– San Marino 1-4 Cyprus (International Friendlies)
– Moldova 3-2 Cyprus (International Friendlies)
– Cyprus 0-1 Serbia (International Friendlies)
– Cyprus 1-1 Latvia (International Friendlies)
– Cyprus 1-0 Lithuania (International Friendlies)
– Cyprus 1-3 Spain (Euro 2024 Qualification)
– Georgia 4-0 Cyprus (Euro 2024 Qualification)
– Cyprus 0-4 Norway (Euro 2024 Qualification)
– Spain 6-0 Cyprus (Euro 2024 Qualification)
Kosovo:
– Kosovo 0-3 Romania (UEFA Nations League)
– Norway 3-0 Kosovo (International Friendlies)
– Hungary 2-0 Kosovo (International Friendlies)
– Armenia 0-1 Kosovo (International Friendlies)
– Kosovo 0-1 Belarus (Euro 2024 Qualification)
– Switzerland 1-1 Kosovo (Euro 2024 Qualification)
– Kosovo 1-0 Israel (Euro 2024 Qualification)
– Andorra 0-3 Kosovo (Euro 2024 Qualification)
– Romania 2-0 Kosovo (Euro 2024 Qualification)
– Kosovo 2-2 Switzerland (Euro 2024 Qualification)
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Head-to-Head (H2H):
– Kosovo 5-1 Cyprus (2022 UEFA Nations League)
– Cyprus 0-2 Kosovo (2022 UEFA Nations League)
Formations and Key Players:
Cyprus (4-4-2 Formation):
– Ioannis Pittas (9) – Forward
– Marinos Tzionis (10) – Midfielder
– Alexander Gogic (5) – Midfielder
– Joel Mall (1) – Goalkeeper
Kosovo (4-2-3-1 Formation):
– Vedat Muriqi (9) – Forward
– Milot Rashica (7) – Midfielder
– Valon Berisha (10) – Midfielder
– Arijanet Muric (12) – Goalkeeper
Strengths and Considerations:
Cyprus:
– Recent solid defensive performances, including a victory against Lithuania.
– Ioannis Pittas and Marinos Tzionis are key offensive players with scoring potential.
– Home advantage at the AEK Arena in Larnaca.
– Mixed results in recent matches, showing both resilience and vulnerabilities.
Kosovo:
– Strong attacking potential with key players like Vedat Muriqi and Milot Rashica.
– Historical advantage over Cyprus in recent head-to-head matches.
– Recent form has been inconsistent, particularly with losses to Romania and Norway.
– Key wins in Euro 2024 Qualification against Israel and Andorra.
Predictions:
Considering Cyprus’ recent defensive improvements and Kosovo’s strong historical performance against them, it is likely to be a competitive match. Cyprus’ home advantage and recent form could play a crucial role.
Predicted End Result:
Cyprus 1-1 Kosovo
Potential Goalscorers:
– Cyprus: Ioannis Pittas
– Kosovo: Vedat Muriqi
Enjoy the match!
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