Cyprus vs Spain Odds, Prediction & Betting Tips
Spain seek to claim the top spot of their EURO 2024 qualifying group and a win over Cyprus on Thursday evening can push them to within touching distance of that accomplishment.
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Group leaders Spain only sit top over Scotland through a superior goal difference, with both nations accruing 15 points over six matches. The pair have already secured qualification for next year's tournament in Germany, however, winning Group A would be the icing on the cake that Luis de la Fuente's side seek.
The winless and pointless Cyprus are looking to swerve a seven-game losing skid on Thursday against an opponent who trounced them 6-0 last time they met. The Cypriots have managed to hit just two goals in their seven outings, conceding 25 goals during this time and likely looking forward to putting a dismal qualification campaign behind them after this week.
Cyprus vs Spain Tips
Rodri Anytime Goalscorer
Despite not scoring for his national side since a Nations League group match when Spain demolished Germany 6-0 in November 2020, there's still plenty of scope for the defensive midfielder to get in on the action against Cyprus.
The 27-year-old has managed four goals for Man City this season, with three coming in the Premier League and one strike falling in the 2023/24 Champions League group stages. The Spaniard is averaging 1.74 shots per 90 over the last 365 days, with his non-penalty goals average per 90 clocking up at 0.21, which is roughly a goal every five or so games.
At that rate and facing this level of opposition, Rodri has a real opportunity to push forward and leave his impression further up the field. As a defensive midfielder against Cyprus, his usual responsibilities won't really be required, especially considering how Cyprus are without a single point and have managed just two goals in seven fixtures.
Ferran Torres To Score 2+ Goals
Sticking with the idea of Spain's expected domination in this game, we're tipping Ferran Torres to notch a brace, with Sky Bet again the best bookmaker on the market for this selection at 4/1.
Luis de la Fuente's side have won each of their last six outings, blitzing Georgia 7-1 and Thursday's opponents 6-0 back in September during this run. In these two flashy scorelines, Alvaro Morata bagged himself a hat-trick in the former, while Ferran Torres struck a brace in the latter against this exact opponent.
The former Man City winger has five goals for Barcelona this term, averaging a goal every four matches in La Liga, while also notching twice in four Champions League matches. For the national side he's used to striking twice at a time, with him producing a brace in three of the four most recent matches he's scored in.
Step up Cyprus, who've conceded 23 total goals during their qualifying campaign and shipped at least three goals in each of their last six fixtures, which is all Spain need to hear to get their tails up. Spain have hit 16 goals in their last four matches and have a primed opponent to break 20+ goals in their last five outings with a demolition job on Thursday evening, of which Torres can notch a couple himself.
