Romania vs. Cyprus - Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Preview

Romania will host Cyprus in a friendly match on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Stadionul Rapid-Giulești in Bucharest. Both teams will be using this match as preparation for the UEFA Nations League, which resumes in March 2023.

Romania finished third in their Nations League group, behind Finland and Norway, while Cyprus finished fourth in their group, behind Greece, Kosovo, and Northern Ireland.

Romania will be without the services of defender Vlad Chiricheș, who is suspended for this match. Cyprus will be without the services of defender Marios Antoniou, who is also suspended for this match.

Team News

Romania

Romania coach Edward Iordănescu is expected to field a strong team for this match.

The team is likely to be led by goalkeeper Florin Niță, with a defense of Andrei Rațiu, Ionuț Nedelcearu, Alexandru Maxim, and Răzvan Marin.

The midfield is likely to consist of Darius Olaru, Nicolae Stanciu, and Olimpiu Moruțan, while the attack is likely to consist of George Pușcaș, Andrei Ivan, and Ianis Hagi.

Cyprus

Cyprus coach Nikos Kostenoglou is expected to field a strong team for this match as well.

The team is likely to be led by goalkeeper Neofytos Michael, with a defense of Konstantinos Laifis, Marios Polykarpou, Andreas Karo, and Grigoris Kastanos.

The midfield is likely to consist of Ioannis Kousoulos, Charalambos Charalambous, and Giorgos Efrem, while the attack is likely to consist of Pieros Sotiriou, Loizos Loizou, and Fotis Papoulis.

Prediction

Romania is the favorite to win this match. The team has a better FIFA ranking and a more experienced squad.

Cyprus is a dangerous team, however, and they will be looking to make a statement in this match.

The match is likely to be close, but Romania is expected to win by a score of 2-1.