Armenia vs Cyprus prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 12, 2026
UEFA Nations League C
On November 12, 2026, Armenia and Cyprus meet in the fifth round of League C in the UEFA Nations League. The visitors will be looking to pick up a result and hold on to their current position in the group.
Armenia vs Cyprus: team news and expert analysis
Armenia began the tournament with a win, but that came at home against Latvia, the clear underdogs in the group. They then lost to both of their rivals, Montenegro at home and Cyprus away. Only a goalless draw in Podgorica in their most recent outing has kept their hopes of finishing second alive—but now they need a win.
Cyprus opened their campaign with back-to-back away matches. They lost 1-2 to Montenegro, then were held to a goalless draw by Latvia. But last month, playing at home, they picked up maximum points: they beat their current opponents 2-0 and then saw off Latvia 2-1.
Melikyan's side score just 0.8 goals per game while conceding considerably more—two per match. The islanders average 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded.
Previous meetings: Armenia vs Cyprus
The teams have met eight times, with Cyprus winning four and losing just once.
We don't expect many goals here, so we're backing "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.76).
Armenia vs Cyprus: key stats and trends
- Armenia have lost twice in their last three matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Armenia's matches, with an average of 2.8 goals per game
- Cyprus have won two matches in a row
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Cyprus's matches, with an average of 2.6 goals per game
Armenia vs Cyprus: possible starting line-ups
Armenia are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Beglaryan — Piloyan, Simonyan, Harutyunyan, Tiknizyan — Ivu, Hovhannisyan — Serobyan, Manvelyan, N. Hovhannisyan — Miranyan
Cyprus are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Fabiano — Konomis, Kyprianou, Panayiotou, Malekkidis — Artymatas, Kastanos — Edwards, Loizou, Kakoullis — Pittas
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