{"id":9757,"date":"2026-09-26T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/latvia-vs-cyprus-predictions-picks-odds-28-09-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-26T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T16:00:00","slug":"latvia-vs-cyprus-predictions-picks-odds-28-09-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/latvia-vs-cyprus-predictions-picks-odds-28-09-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Latvia vs Cyprus Predictions, Picks & Odds – 28\/09\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"\n UEFA Nations League<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Latvia\"\n Latvia<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 28 Sep 2026<\/span>\n 17:00<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \"Cyprus\"\n Cyprus<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Prediction:<\/span>\n
\n Latvia to win<\/span>\n 2.62<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View odds\"Betano\" ><\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Pick your prediction<\/span>\n
\"\" Latvia<\/a>Draw<\/a>\"\" Cyprus<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

Latvia vs Cyprus Predictions, Picks & Odds – 28\/09\/2026<\/h1>
\"\"UEFA Nations League · 2<\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg> 28 Sep 2026<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div>
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Latvia vs Cyprus – Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n
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Bookmaker<\/th>1<\/th>X<\/th>2<\/th>Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Betano<\/strong><\/td>2.62<\/a><\/td>3.35<\/a><\/td>2.72<\/a><\/td>View odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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<\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n
X2: Double Chance Draw or Cyprus<\/div>\n
\n 2.72<\/a><\/span>\n on Betano\"Betano\"<\/span>\n · Confidence Medium<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 26 Sep 2026 at 20:25 · Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg>Competition:<\/strong> UEFA Nations League<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/line><\/svg>Stage:<\/strong> 2<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg>Date:<\/strong> 28 Sep 2026<\/span><\/div>
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg>Time:<\/strong> 17:00 WAT<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Latvia vs Cyprus Preview<\/h2>

Latvia enter this fixture at the bottom of League C Group 2 after a 2-0 defeat to Armenia in their opener, leaving them with a minus two goal difference. Manager Paolo Nicolato is expected to shuffle his pack, with Denniss Cirkins potentially making his international debut and Kristers Čudars called up to replace the injured Jānis Ikaunieks. Recent victories have come only against Gibraltar and Andorra, underlining a barren spell.<\/p>

Cyprus sit just above Latvia on goal difference after a narrow 2-1 loss to Montenegro, a match in which they actually took the lead before conceding twice. That performance showed genuine attacking promise, with Burnley forward Marcus Edwards netting and likely to retain his starting spot alongside Ioannis Pittas and Marinos Tzionis. Three results from their last three outings, including two wins, point to a side building real momentum heading into this clash.<\/p>

Cyprus carry genuine momentum into this clash. Their recent form reads two wins and a draw from three outings, with victories over sides like Luxembourg demonstrating a growing confidence under Apostolos Mantzios. Latvia, by contrast, have managed just two wins in their last five, both against Gibraltar and Andorra. That attacking disparity, 1.6 goals per game for Cyprus versus 0.8 for Latvia, is telling and hard to ignore.<\/p>

The previous meeting between these nations ended 1-1 in a 2024 friendly, but Cyprus now boast sharper tools. Marcus Edwards<\/strong>, fresh off his goal against Montenegro, gives them a creative threat Latvia struggled to contain against Armenia. Hector Kyprianou's availability adds midfield depth. Latvia may blood debutant Denniss Cirkins, which signals transition rather than stability at the back.<\/p>

The Draw or Away double chance<\/strong> represents our pick here, backed by Cyprus's superior recent output and Latvia's struggles to score. The away win at 2.72<\/a> offers standalone value, while the draw at 3.35<\/a> provides cover given the tight nature of their only head-to-head. Under 2.5 goals at N\/A also merits consideration given both sides' defensive tendencies. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p>

Trends to Know about Latvia vs Cyprus<\/h2>
  • Cyprus average 1.6 goals per game recently<\/li>
  • Latvia scored just 0.8 goals per match<\/li>
  • Previous meeting ended in a draw<\/li><\/ul>
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    Form & Statistics: Latvia vs Cyprus<\/h3>\n
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    Latvia<\/h4>\n \n

    Season statistics<\/p>\n

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    0<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    0%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    0<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    0<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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    Cyprus<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    W<\/span>D<\/span>W<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>2\/3 (67%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>1\/3 (33%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>0\/3 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (3)<\/p>\n

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    0<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    0%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    0<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    0<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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    Statistic<\/th>Latvia<\/th><\/th>Cyprus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
    Last 5 results<\/td>·<\/td>·<\/td>2W 1D<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals scored<\/td>0.0<\/td>·<\/td>0.0<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals conceded<\/td>0.0<\/td>·<\/td>0.0<\/td><\/tr>
    Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td>·<\/td>·<\/td>2\/3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>
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    \n Probable lineup<\/span>\n

    Lineups: Latvia vs Cyprus<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Latvia<\/h4>
    3-4-3<\/div>

    Starters<\/p>

    1. 1<\/span> Matrevics<\/li>
    2. 2<\/span> Melniks<\/li>
    3. 3<\/span> Cernomordijs<\/li>
    4. 4<\/span> Vientiess<\/li>
    5. 5<\/span> Tonisevs<\/li>
    6. 6<\/span> Vapne<\/li>
    7. 7<\/span> Zelenkovs<\/li>
    8. 8<\/span> Cirkin<\/li>
    9. 9<\/span> Daskevics<\/li>
    10. 10<\/span> Gutkovskis<\/li>
    11. 11<\/span> Uldrikis<\/li><\/ol>

      Absent<\/p>

      • Jānis Ikaunieks (Injury sustained in club training, doubtful for the international window.)<\/span><\/li>
      • Kristaps Grabovskis (Injury, did not travel with the team for the Armenia match.)<\/span><\/li>
      • Kristers Tobers (Not featured for the national team since November 2024 due to injury.)<\/span><\/li>
      • Dario Šits (Injury, misses the international window.)<\/span><\/li>
      • Kristers Penkevics (Injury.)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

        Cyprus<\/h4>
        4-3-3<\/div>

        Starters<\/p>

        1. 1<\/span> Fabiano<\/li>
        2. 2<\/span> Shikkis<\/li>
        3. 3<\/span> Sotiriou<\/li>
        4. 4<\/span> Panagiotou<\/li>
        5. 5<\/span> Malekkidis<\/li>
        6. 6<\/span> Edwards<\/li>
        7. 7<\/span> Andreou<\/li>
        8. 8<\/span> Kyprianou<\/li>
        9. 9<\/span> Kastanos<\/li>
        10. 10<\/span> Tzionis<\/li>
        11. 11<\/span> Pittas<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

          Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div>

          Both lineups come from a single source and carry speculative weight, so treat the shape of this contest as provisional. Latvia's 3-4-3 sets up an aggressive, wing-heavy structure, while Cyprus mirror the attacking intent with their own 4-3-3, promising a contest rich in wide duels and transition play.<\/p>

          For Latvia, Uldrikis<\/strong> leads the line as the focal point of that three-man attack, while Cyprus will look to Kastanos<\/strong> to pull strings centrally and connect midfield to forward. Given the speculative nature of both XIs, late changes to either shape remain a real possibility before kickoff.<\/p>

          How to Watch Latvia vs Cyprus Match?<\/h2>

          What time is Latvia vs Cyprus?<\/h3>

          Latvia vs Cyprus kicks off on 28 September 2026<\/strong> at 17:00 local time<\/strong> in the UEFA Nations League.<\/p>

          Where is Latvia vs Cyprus being played?<\/h3>

          The confirmed venue for Latvia vs Cyprus is to be determined<\/strong> by UEFA ahead of matchday.<\/p>

          How Can I Watch Latvia vs Cyprus on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2>

          Broadcast details for Latvia vs Cyprus will be confirmed closer to the match by UEFA and local rights holders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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