Cyprus vs Scotland tips: Unbeaten Scots can take another huge step towards Euros qualification
- Robbie Savage
- 7 September 2023
Planet Sport Bet ambassador Robbie Savage is backing Scotland to continue their fine run in the European Championship qualifiers against Cyprus this Friday night.
Can Scotland continue that amazing momentum with a win in Cyprus?
Cyprus, bottom of the group, three defeats in three games. But look at Scotland under Steve Clark. Twelve points from 12, Scott McTominay in fine form, the atmosphere at Hamden Park, that win over Spain.
They've got great momentum for scoring goals. Nine goals in competitive matches in the group. And the big stat, Scotland are undefeated in their last eight competitive games, winning seven and drawing one.
They're going to win this one, they're going to be 15 from 15. Scotland to win with a McTominay goal.
Robbie's Tip: Scotland to win and Scott McTominay to score
Team news
Steve Clark is not expected to make too many changes considering how good his side have played in recent outings.
With that in mind, the likes of McTominay, John McGinn, Kieran Tierney and Andrew Robertson should all start.
Cyprus are likely to lead the line with Pieros Sotiriou, who is the top scorer in the squad with 12 efforts to his name.
Salernitana midfielder Grigoris Kastanos is also expected to start as he sets sights on his 47th international cap.
Key stats
- Scotland are unbeaten in eight competitive matches
- Cyprus have lost all three of their qualifying games
- Scotland are top of their qualifying group with four wins from four
- Scotland have won all four of their meetings with Cyprus since 2011
Suggested bets
Scotland are currently one of the most in-form teams in international football – that is no joke, it’s simply fact.
Steve Clark has watched his men win seven of their last eight competitive outings. This includes victories over Ukraine, Ireland, Spain and Norway.
In their European Championship qualifying group, the Scots have scored nine goals and conceded just one.
Scotland are on a rampage, and they shouldn’t experience too many difficulties in getting past Cyprus.
Temur Ketsbaia’s men are bottom of the group with three defeats from three games. What’s more, their last head-to-head meeting with the Scots ended in a 3-0 defeat.
Bearing everything in mind, Scotland to score over 1.5 goals is the way to go in the betting.
The handicap market also offers interesting options ahead of Friday’s encounter.
