Latvia vs Cyprus prediction

THE FORECAST

Cyprus hold a modest but meaningful FIFA ranking advantage (#130 vs #139) and showed more attacking output in their opening Nations League fixture despite the defeat, while Latvia conceded twice without scoring against Armenia. Both sides have equal rest and fixture load with no injury or suspension concerns, so the ranking gap and recent form point slightly toward Cyprus as away favourites. The small gap between the rankings keeps all three outcomes competitive, but Cyprus's greater quality on paper and Latvia's struggles at the foot of the group table tip the balance toward an away win.