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Romania will welcome Cyprus to the National Arena in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on Tuesday. Both teams have registered one win apiece in the ongoing qualifying campaign thus far.
The hosts have seen conclusive results in their three games in 2025, suffering two losses. They met Austria on Saturday and fell to a 2-1 away loss. Michael Gregoritsch and Marcel Sabitzer scored for Austria while Florin Tănase bagged a consolation goal for the hosts in stoppage time.
The visitors were last in action in the World Cup qualifiers in March and lost 2-1 away to Bosnia and Herzegovina. They warmed up for this match with a friendly against Bulgaria last week and were held to a 2-2 draw. Nikos Koutsakos scored in the 42nd minute, and Konstantinos Laifis equalized in the 86th minute.
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Romania vs Cyprus Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 15 times in all competitions. Tricolorii have been the dominant side in these meetings, recording 12 wins. The visitors have just one win to their name, and two games have ended in draws.
- The hosts are on a five-game winning streak in this fixture, keeping three clean sheets.
- The two teams last met in the UEFA Nations League last year. Tricolorii won the two meetings, recording a 7-1 win on aggregate.
- Cyprus have scored and conceded two goals apiece in two of their three games in 2025.
- The Tricolours have seen conclusive results in their last nine games in all competitions, recording seven wins.
- They have met twice in the World Cup qualifiers, with the hosts winning both games, recording a 6-2 win on aggregate.
Romania vs Cyprus Prediction
Tricolorii suffered a narrow loss last week and will look to bounce back in this home game. Notably, they have won three of their last four home games, scoring at least three goals in these wins.
The visitors have registered just two wins in their last 12 World Cup qualifying games. Interestingly, they have lost three of their last four away games, conceding 11 goals, which is a cause for concern.
Tricolorii have won their last five games in this fixture, and considering their home advantage, we back them to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Romania 2-1 Cyprus
Romania vs Cyprus Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Romania to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
