Cyprus vs Scotland

AEK Arena is the venue as Cyprus and Scotland go head-to-head in a lopsided Euro 2024 qualifying Group A encounter.

Cyprus could be staring down the barrel of another disastrous Euro qualifying campaign after losing all three Group D matches so far by an aggregate score of 8-2, including two multi-goal margin defeats. Their chances of qualifying for a first-ever major international tournament look already dead in the water, especially with Temur Ketsbaia’s side taking the field in the midst of a six-game losing run in Euro qualifiers. That’s not to mention they conceded 3+ goals on four occasions! Bringing the World Cup qualifying into the mix, they have only managed five points from the last 48 available in any elite tournament qualifier (W1, D2, L13). Moreover, they haven’t beaten a nation currently in FIFA’s top 30 in a competitive match since 1998.

Meanwhile, not even the most optimistic Scotland fans could’ve dreamt their nation would enjoy such a promising Group D start as they bid to reach the European Championships for the second time on the trot. Starting with a 3-0 demolition of Cyprus on matchday one, the ‘Tartan Terriers’ have won all four qualifying matches during the ongoing cycle by a combined score of 9-1 to move to the top of the standings, eight points clear of 3rd-placed Norway. Scotland will be confident about maintaining their stellar qualifying campaign in Larnaca after winning both previous visits to Cypurs in the 21st century by a narrow 2-1 scoreline. The continuation of their dream run in the country would bring Scotland a step closer to completing a qualifying campaign with a 100% record for the first time in the nation’s history.