Cyprus vs Norway UEFA Nations League
Cyprus needs points to not finish worse 3rd, while Norway defends its 1st place.
State of form
Cyprus is currently 3rd and can no longer be joined by the Red Lantern, but the Cypriots can get off if they end up worse 3rd in the League C. Before defeating at home, Bulgaria last Friday (1-1) , they lost in Norway (0-2) and dominated Slovenia (2-1) in September. At the last rally in October, the selection dropped in Bulgaria (1-2) and brought back a valuable point from Slovenia (1-1).
Norway leads the League of Nations group and has the same number of points as its runner-up. In the last two rallies, the Scandinavians have won 3 times (at home against Cyprus, Slovenia and Bulgaria), for 1 defeat conceded in Bulgaria (0-1). Last Friday, they were held in check in Slovenia (1-1).
Headcount for Cyprus vs Norway
On the side of Cyprus, the coach has renewed his confidence in the elements present at the last rally, but will be deprived of holders Demetriou (Southend United) and Marçaga, suspended. Back on the other hand the promising Kastanos (Juve). Copenhagen striker Sotiriou will undoubtedly be supported by the important forward Papoulis, the experienced scorers Christofi and Mitidis being absent from the group.
For Norway, the big defenders Ajer and Forren, promising middle Daelhi and incumbent forward Joshua King are unavailable. In addition, captain Stefan Johansen and forward Johnsen are uncertain. Defenders Nordtveit (Hoffenheim) and Elabdellaoui (Olympiakos), midfielder Henriksen (Hull) and strikers Mohamed Elyounussi (Southampton) and Tarik Elyounoussi (AIK, Sweden) play an important role in this selection.
In the first leg, Norway took the measure of Cyprus at home (2-0).
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Opposed to a Cypriot selection less strong on paper, Norway has a great opportunity to win to ensure its first place in the group. Victory Norway
Prediction of the day: Victory Norway
Odds: 1.55