Cyprus approaches this match under difficult circumstances, with 11 losses in their last 15 UEFA Nations League games. Lithuania, though not flawless, has shown stronger form recently, achieving eight wins in their last 11 games at this level.
Games held in Cyprus have generally been low-scoring, with 15 of their last 20 home matches in the Nations League ending with under 2.5 goals. Lithuania’s away games have shown a similar trend, with six of their last nine matches also featuring fewer goals.
Cyprus has frequently relied on strong defensive performances, with 14 of their last 18 top-tier matches ending in a clean sheet.
Lithuania has maintained a comparable record, achieving clean sheets in 16 of their last 19 away games, suggesting limited scoring opportunities for both teams in this encounter.
Prediction
Given the trend of low-scoring games from both sides, this match is expected to be restrained offensively. A narrow 1-0 win for Lithuania appears likely.
