Armenia host Cyprus at the Republican Stadium in Yerevan on Thursday 12 November, a 5pm (UK time) Nations League meeting between two sides from the thick of the Group C2 table.
Cyprus won a tight reverse fixture 2-0 in Nicosia last month, but Armenia are fancied to turn things around on home soil despite trailing their visitors in the group. We have worked through the Armenia vs Cyprus odds for our best bets, two premium picks and a score prediction below.
Premium Tips
We have run the rule over the Armenia vs Cyprus odds and side with the hosts in what looks a cagey, low-scoring affair, with home advantage tilting a close contest in Armenia’s favour.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia to win | 13/10 (BoyleSports) | Armenia head into this one off the back of a battling 0-0 draw away at Montenegro, a result that pointed to improved defensive resolve under Yeghishe Melikyan. Back on home soil in Yerevan, where they beat Latvia earlier in the group, they will fancy their chances against a Cyprus side that has had to grind out its recent results. The bookmakers agree, making the hosts clear favourites, and 13/10 with BoyleSports on an Armenia win looks the right side of a finely balanced game. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 4/5 (bet365) | There is little between these teams and recent evidence points to a low-scoring night. Armenia’s last two group games produced just two goals in total, including that goalless draw at Montenegro, while Cyprus were held scoreless in a 0-0 draw at Latvia earlier in the campaign. With both sides well organised and the margins fine, we expect a tight contest, and under 2.5 goals at 4/5 with bet365 is our second pick in Yerevan. |
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How Armenia go into the game
Armenia sit in the lower half of Group C2 on four points, with a record of one win, one draw and two defeats from their four matches under Yeghishe Melikyan. They opened with a 2-0 home win over Latvia before narrow setbacks against Montenegro and Cyprus, then steadied the ship with a disciplined 0-0 draw away at Montenegro last time out.
That clean sheet in Podgorica will give Melikyan encouragement that his side can frustrate Cyprus here, having been beaten 2-0 by the same opponents in Nicosia only last month. Home advantage should help, with Armenia keen to make amends in front of their own supporters.
How Cyprus go into the game
Cyprus arrive in better shape than their hosts, sitting above Armenia in Group C2 on seven points under Apostolos Mantzios. The Greek coach has his side unbeaten in their last three, a run that includes a 2-0 home win over Armenia, in which Leonidas Konomis and Andronikos Kakoullis scored, and a 2-1 success against Latvia.
An opening-day defeat at Montenegro aside, Cyprus have been hard to beat, and they will travel to Yerevan with genuine belief after that comfortable win over the same opponents. Completing a double over Armenia would strengthen their push for a strong finish in the group.
Armenia vs Cyprus head-to-head
The sides met only last month, with Cyprus claiming a 2-0 win in Nicosia thanks to goals from Leonidas Konomis and Andronikos Kakoullis. Armenia will be out for revenge on home soil, and with little to separate the teams across the group so far, another close encounter looks on the cards in Yerevan.
Armenia vs Cyprus predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 13/10 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Armenia drew 0-0 at Montenegro last time out and have home advantage in Yerevan, where the bookmakers make them favourites. |
| Both teams to score – No | 21/20 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Armenia have kept two clean sheets in this group, including a goalless draw at Montenegro last time out. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 4/5 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Armenia’s last two group games produced just two goals in total between them. |
| Armenia 1-0 Cyprus | 7/1 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐ | Armenia beat Latvia at home earlier in the group and should have just enough to shade a low-scoring contest. |
Armenia vs Cyprus score prediction
Cyprus were the better side in Nicosia and travel in the stronger form, so this is no gimme for the hosts, but Armenia looked a tougher proposition defensively in their goalless draw at Montenegro and should be a different team at home. We expect a tight, nervy contest with few chances, and fancy Armenia to find the single goal that settles it in front of their own fans. Score prediction: Armenia 1-0 Cyprus.
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