Cyprus vs Romania 9 Sep 2025
Watch the football match Live between a team Cyprus vs Romania After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers .
This match is played on date 9 Sep 2025
This match takes place in Neo GSP (Nicosía (Levkosía)) – In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers by Season 2025/2026
Match Summary Table
| FEATURE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Cyprus vs Romania |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – UEFA Group G |
| Date | Monday, September 8, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 20:45 CET (21:45 local time, 19:45 BST, 18:45 UTC) |
| Venue | GSP Stadium, Nicosia (Cyprus) |
| Broadcast | CyBC (Cyprus), Pro TV (Romania), FIFA+ (International) |
| Last Meeting | Romania 3–1 Cyprus (March 25, 2022 – International Friendly) |
| Head-to-Head | Cyprus: 0 wins, Romania: 11 wins, Draws: 0 |
🔎 Overview
Cyprus and Romania meet in Nicosia in a World Cup qualifying clash with contrasting ambitions. Cyprus will look to use home advantage to spring a surprise, while Romania, who are in good form, see this as a must-win match in their pursuit of a place at the 2026 finals.
🇨🇾 Cyprus – Fighting for Respect
Cyprus have traditionally struggled in qualifying campaigns but often prove stubborn opponents on home soil. Their defensive resilience will be key here, as they aim to contain a Romanian side packed with attacking talent. A draw would be considered a positive result, though the home crowd will hope for something more.
Key Players:
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Pieros Sotiriou – Experienced forward, capable of snatching a goal from limited chances.
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Ioannis Kousoulos – Midfield engine, providing defensive cover and work rate.
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Konstantinos Laifis – Strong defender, crucial in dealing with Romania’s attacking threats.
Tactics: Cyprus are likely to deploy a 5-4-1, focusing on compact defense and quick counters down the flanks.
🇷🇴 Romania – Eyes on Three Points
Romania arrive in Nicosia as favorites and know that dropped points could damage their qualification hopes. Their blend of experienced leaders and dynamic young talents makes them dangerous in every department. Romania’s challenge will be breaking down a deep defensive block while avoiding complacency.
Key Players:
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Nicolae Stanciu – Creative midfielder, influential in controlling tempo and set-pieces.
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Dennis Man – Winger with pace and skill, capable of unlocking defenses.
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Radu Drăgușin – Commanding centre-back, vital for defensive stability.
Tactics: Romania are expected to play in a 4-2-3-1, dominating possession and using wide players to stretch the Cypriot defense.
📊 Head-to-Head Snapshot
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Total Meetings: 11
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✅ Romania Wins: 11
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🟰 Draws: 0
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❌ Cyprus Wins: 0
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⚽ Avg Goals per Match: 3.2
Romania have been completely dominant historically, winning every encounter against Cyprus.
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
| TEAM | FORM |
|---|---|
| Cyprus | 🟥 🟥 🟨 🟥 🟥 |
| Romania | 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟩 |
Cyprus are struggling badly for form, while Romania are unbeaten in their last five and showing strong momentum.
🎯 Match Verdict
Final Score Prediction: Cyprus 0–2 Romania
Cyprus may hold firm early on with defensive discipline, but Romania’s superior quality and attacking depth should eventually tell. Stanciu’s creativity and Man’s pace could unlock the Cypriot defense, keeping Romania firmly in the qualification race.
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