San Marino vs Cyprus Prediction & Betting Tips (12 October)

Often considered the weakest selection in the world, this San Marino team fails to counter this image during this qualifying campaign for the next World Cup. The players of this small Principality landlocked in Italy have in fact lost their 6 matches in these qualifiers with only one goal scored and above all 28 conceded. Largely beaten by Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-6 last month, the Serenissima then suffered another setback against Malta in a friendly 3-1. Finally, on Thursday evening, she learned a real lesson on the pitch from a ruthless Austria 10-0. For its part, Cyprus is also not one of the top names in European football and has never been able to qualify for any major international competition.

However, his weakness has nothing to do with that of his opponent of the day. The 128th nation in the Fifa ranking was indeed able to earn 5 points in 6 matches in this group and it even remains in 2 interesting draws against Romania 2-2 and Bosnia Herzegovina 2-2 on Thursday evening. In March, the Cypriots quietly won the first leg against the same San Marino team 2-0. 

In San Marino, defenders Fabbri (34 sels) and Benvenutui (9 sels) and young midfielder Leoni (17 years old, 0 sels) are not there but executive midfielder Golinucci (62 sels) should make his return after being suspended. It is also very difficult to highlight a particular player in this group which is made up of players playing in the very weak local championship or in the lower Italian divisions. However, striker Nanni (4 goals in 49 appearances) remains the team's best offensive asset. Absent against Bosnia on Thursday evening, young midfielder Foti (Borussia Dortmund) could make his return unlike defender Malekkidis (8 appearances) who was not called up.

Up front, men like Loizou (2 goals in 43 goals), Pittas (51 goals, 11 goals) and Sotiriou (66 goals, 12 goals) all have a chance of being able to improve their statistics against a weak opponent. In the middle, Hellas Verona resident Kastanos (74 capes, 7 pawns) could also start. It should be remembered that a majority of the players present play in the country's clubs. 

• Summary: San Marino is going head to head with Cyprus starting on 12 Oct 2025 at 13:00 UTC at San Marino Stadium stadium, Serravalle city, San Marino. The match is a part of the World Cup Qual. UEFA H .
• Referee: Aliyar Aghayev
• San Marino Feedinco Rating: 6.34
• Cyprus Feedinco Rating: 6.91