**Cyprus to Welcome Baltic Minnows Estonia to AEK Arena for International Friendly**
Cyprus will host Estonia at the AEK Arena in Larnaca on Tuesday for an international friendly, as the island nation looks to move past their recent World Cup qualifier disappointment.
Ranked 125th in the world, Cyprus missed out on qualification for next year’s World Cup after winning just twice in eight games and accumulating only eight points. The campaign started on a positive note with a 2-0 victory over San Marino in their opening qualifier. However, the following five matches brought only two points, despite valiant efforts where Cyprus came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against both Romania and Bosnia.
In their second meeting with San Marino, Akis Mantzios’ side secured an emphatic 4-0 away win. Unfortunately, they ended their qualifying run with a 2-0 home defeat to Austria.
Turning their focus to the friendly against Estonia, Cyprus will be facing a team that also endured a tough World Cup qualifying campaign in Group I. Estonia collected just four points from eight games, finishing near the bottom of their group, above only Moldova, who had one point.
The Blueshirts, ranked five places below Cyprus, have struggled this year — with just one win from nine fixtures. Their only victory came in a 3-2 World Cup qualifier against Moldova back in March. Estonia’s sole friendly so far this year ended in a goalless draw against Andorra.
### Cyprus vs Estonia: Head-to-Head and Key Statistics
Historically, the two teams have met 11 times. Cyprus have won five matches, while Estonia has claimed victory twice. Interestingly, there were no draws in the first five encounters, but the last six matches have seen four draws.
In recent meetings, both teams have struggled to find the net simultaneously, failing to score in three of their last four clashes. The most recent encounter was in March 2022 during the UEFA Nations League, with Cyprus winning 2-0.
### Match Prediction
Cyprus have had a reasonably strong year so far and will enter this friendly with plenty of momentum. Estonia’s poor recent form should boost the home side’s confidence, making a Cyprus victory likely.
**Prediction:** Cyprus 2-0 Estonia
### Cyprus vs Estonia: Betting Tips
– **Tip 1 (Result):** Cyprus to win
– **Tip 2 (Goals Over/Under 2.5):** Under 2.5 goals
– **Tip 3 (Both Teams to Score):** No
This friendly offers Cyprus a chance to build momentum and confidence ahead of upcoming matches, while Estonia will look to improve their form and gain valuable experience.
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