Cyprus U21 vs France U21: Predictions for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier

Current Form

Before the qualification campaign, Cyprus was viewed as the weakest team in the group and has yet to disprove that claim. They sit at the bottom of the standings with just two points from six matches, achieving draws twice against Austria with scores of 1-1 and 2-2. In their most recent match, the Cypriots faced group leaders Slovenia and lost 0-2.

Injuries and Suspensions

There are no injuries or suspensions affecting the Cyprus youth team.

Notable Betting Trends

• The team has suffered three defeats in their last five matches
• Cyprus has scored two goals in two of their last three games

Expected Lineup: Kyriakou - Kerkes, Angelopoulos, Christodoulou, Neofytou - Vrontis - Shikkis, Andreou, Fotis, Gavriel - Koutsakos

Current Form

The French national team is facing challenges in this qualification cycle. Currently, they sit in second place in their group, trailing Slovenia by three points, but France has one match in hand. Their recent performances have not been ideal, starting with an unexpected loss to Austria (0-2), followed by a draw against their main competitor Slovenia (1-1). Only in the latest round did the team manage to secure three points, winning at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina (2-0). 

Disciplinary Issues and Injuries

France has no lineup issues

Interesting Betting Trends

• France has never conceded a goal against Cyprus in head-to-head matchups
• The team has achieved four victories in their last five away matches

Projected Lineup: Rest - Merlin, Lukeba, Matsima, Sildilia - Agume, Le Penan, Miyo - Akliush, Ekitike, Odobert