Romania vs Cyprus: prediction & betting odds 10 June 2025

The Matchday 4 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Romania and Cyprus will take place on June 10 at the National Stadium in Bucharest. Romania vs. Cyprus: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Romania

Mircea Lucescu's side has suffered two defeats and secured one significant victory in this qualification cycle. The team lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina (0-1) and Austria (1-2), but defeated San Marino (5-1). The upcoming match will be the team's second home game in this World Cup qualification. Notably, Romania has avoided defeat in 7 of their last 9 home qualifiers (5 wins, 2 draws).

• At least one team failed to score in 90 minutes in five of Romania's last home matches in the qualification cycle.
• In both previous encounters in the Nations League, Romania thrashed Cyprus 3-0 and 4-1.

Predicted lineup for Romania (4-4-2)

Horatiu Moldovan – Andrei Ratiu, Mihai Popescu, Andrei Burca, Nicusor Bancu – Razvan Marin, Nicolae Stanciu, Dennis Man, Vlad Chiriches – Denis Dragus, Daniel Birligea.

Midfielder Nicolae Stanciu is suspended. Forwards Daniel Birligea, Valentin Mihaila, and defender Nicusor Bancu are injured.

Cyprus

Apostolos Mantzios's team started this qualification with a victory over San Marino (2-0) and then lost to Bosnia with a score of 1-2. Cyprus skipped the third round and played a friendly against Bulgaria (2-2). In the group standings, the team is positioned third. Notably, Cyprus managed a clean sheet in only one of their last 9 World Cup qualifiers.

• In 8 of their last 9 matches in this tournament, Cyprus conceded at least two goals.
• Cyprus has a streak of 8 consecutive away defeats in World Cup qualifiers.

Predicted lineup for Cyprus (4-4-2)

Joel Mall – Nicolas Panayiotou, Andreas Siikkis, Christos Shelis, Kostas Pileas – Charalambos Kyriakou, Marinos Tzionis, Grigoris Kastanos, Ioannis Kosti – Antonio Foti, Nicolas Koutsakos.

Forward Ioannis Pittas is suspended.

Referee

Donatas Rumšas (Lithuania)

Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 31;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.1;

Red cards shown – 4;

Average fouls per match – 25;

Penalties – 20%.

Romania vs. Cyprus: Match Prediction

Cyprus has been struggling, especially away from home. In World Cup qualifiers, they have lost their last eight away matches. Fans are further disheartened by the fact that Cyprus failed to score in six of those encounters.

Romania, on the other hand, has a solid defense. The team has conceded more than one goal in only 2 of their last 10 World Cup qualifiers. In six of those matches, they kept a clean sheet. Therefore, I believe the hosts will confidently handle the underdogs without conceding any goals.

My prediction: Cyprus Individual Total Under 0.5