Cyprus 0-3 Romania

Current streaks

Recent form

Cyprus

Cyprus has shown mixed form in their recent matches, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six games. Their most recent outing resulted in a heavy 4-0 defeat against Kosovo in the UEFA Nations League, breaking a brief two-game winning streak. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in six matches (1.67 per game) while scoring 8 (1.33 per game). Their highest-scoring game was a 4-1 victory over San Marino in a friendly, showcasing their offensive potential. However, consistency has been an issue, with Cyprus keeping only one clean sheet in this period. The team's matches have been evenly split between high-scoring affairs (over 2.5 goals) and tighter contests (under 2.5 goals), indicating variable performance levels.

Romania

Romania's recent form shows a mix of impressive performances and challenging encounters. They are currently on a two-game winning streak in the UEFA Nations League, scoring three goals in each of these matches. Their most notable result was a 3-0 victory over Ukraine in the European Championship, which also marks one of their two clean sheets in the last six games. Despite facing tough opposition in the Euros, including losses to Netherlands and Belgium, Romania has maintained a positive goal difference of +3. Their offensive output is strong, averaging 1.67 goals per game, while their defense has been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games. This attacking mindset is further emphasized by the fact that Romania has scored 3 or more goals in 50% of their last six matches, showcasing their potential for explosive offensive performances.

Recent home/away form

Cyprus

Cyprus' recent home form has been underwhelming, with only one win in their last six matches. They are currently on a two-game losing streak at home, having failed to score in both matches. The team has struggled offensively, averaging just 0.5 goals per game, while their defense has been porous, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per match. Two high-scoring games stand out: a 4-0 loss to Kosovo in their most recent home fixture and a 4-0 defeat against Norway in a Euro qualifier. Cyprus has managed only one clean sheet in this period, a 1-0 victory over Lithuania in a friendly. The team's goal difference of -10 over these six games highlights their defensive vulnerabilities and offensive challenges when playing at home.

Romania

Romania's recent away form shows a mixed bag of results, with no clear winning or losing streak evident. Their last six away games have yielded two wins, two draws, and two losses, demonstrating inconsistent performances on the road. Notably, Romania has managed to score in five out of these six matches, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while conceding 1.17 goals per game. Their most impressive away victory came in their most recent outing, a 3-0 win against Kosovo in the UEFA Nations League, which also marked one of their two clean sheets in this period. The highest-scoring game was a narrow 3-2 defeat to Colombia in a friendly match, highlighting Romania's ability to compete offensively even against strong opposition away from home.