Cyprus vs Armenia prediction 02.10.2026 | UEFA Nations League

Cyprus have taken one point from two matches. They began with a 2-1 defeat away to Montenegro before drawing 0-0 with Latvia on Monday. The clean sheet in Riga was a defensive improvement, but Cyprus will need more threat in the final third at home.

Grigoris Kastanos can provide creativity from midfield, while Ioannis Pittas is a focal point in attack. Cyprus will hope home support helps them play with greater urgency and turn possession into clear chances. 

Constantinos Sotiriou is the only Cypriot player set to miss this fixture after receiving yellow cards against Montenegro and Latvia. No other injuries have been reported, though check for late squad updates closer to kick-off.

Armenia have had a more eventful start: a 2-0 home win over Latvia was followed by a 3–2 loss to Montenegro. Their ability to create and score should make them dangerous on the counter, especially if Cyprus push forward.

Eduard Spertsyan and Nair Tiknizyan are among the established names in Yeghishe Melikyan’s squad. Armenia’s squad announcement listed eight players unavailable through injury, including Vahan Bichakhchyan, Grant-Leon Ranos and Kamo Hovhannisyan. 

Artur Serobyan will also miss this match through suspension after accumulating yellow cards in the previous two UEFA Nations League fixtures.