Cyprus vs Armenia: UEFA Nations League Preview, Team News and Prediction

Cyprus host Armenia at Neo GSP Stadium in Nicosia today, Friday 2 October 2026, in Matchday 3 of UEFA Nations League C, Group 2. Both sides are chasing points to climb a tight table. Follow the Cyprus vs Armenia match live on Score808 for the latest updates.

Cyprus vs Armenia: Kick-Off Time and Venue

• Competition: UEFA Nations League 2026/27, League C Group 2
• Date: Friday, 2 October 2026
• Kick-off: 19:00 Cyprus / Kenya time (EAT), 17:00 BST, 16:00 UTC
• Venue: Neo GSP Stadium, Nicosia

The fixture is Nations League Gameweek 3, and Cyprus will be looking for their first win of the international break.

Group 2 Standings Before the Match

Armenia sit second on 3 points, Cyprus third on 1, and Montenegro lead the group with 6. A home win would lift Cyprus above Armenia, so the result matters for the group race.

Cyprus: Form and Team News

Cyprus drew 0-0 away to Latvia in their last Nations League game. Apostolos Mantzios's side have lost only one of their last five matches, with two draws, and have kept two clean sheets.

In midfield, Kostakis Artymatas and Grigoris Kastanos are expected to start together, behind number 10 Ioannis Kosti. Check the confirmed lineups closer to kick-off, as previews differ on suspensions and selection.

Armenia: Form and Team News

Armenia lost 3-2 at home to Montenegro in their last outing, after winning their opening game. Striker Artur Miranyan is expected to lead the line, supported by wide forwards Edgar Sevikyan and Zhirayr Shaghoyan. Their defence is the concern, as they have kept just one clean sheet since June 2022.

Head-to-Head Record

The two teams last met in a friendly in March 2023, which ended 2-2. Armenia's only win in the fixture came in November 2017, a 3-2 victory. Armenia are the higher-ranked side, 107th in the FIFA rankings against Cyprus at 124th, but they have struggled in Nicosia, failing to win away from home in four meetings and losing three.

Key Players to Watch

• Ioannis Kosti (Cyprus): the creative link behind the striker.
• Grigoris Kastanos (Cyprus): the midfield engine who sets the tempo.
• Artur Miranyan (Armenia): the focal point of Armenia's attack.
• Edgar Sevikyan (Armenia): a wide threat who can punish Cyprus on the break.

Cyprus vs Armenia Prediction

Forecasters are split:

• Sportskeeda predicts a 1-0 Cyprus win.
• Sports Mole predicts a 2-2 draw.
• Sportsgambler expects both teams to score.

Our view: Cyprus have the edge at home, but Armenia's attackers and shaky defence point to a goal at each end. A narrow home win or a draw looks most likely. This is a forecast, not a guarantee.

How to Follow Cyprus vs Armenia Live

Open the Cyprus vs Armenia match page on Score808 for the live score, lineups, statistics and group standings. You can also browse the UEFA Nations League hub for the rest of the fixtures.

FAQ

What time is Cyprus vs Armenia?
Kick-off is 19:00 in Cyprus and Kenya (EAT), which is 16:00 UTC, on Friday 2 October 2026.

Where is Cyprus vs Armenia being played?
At Neo GSP Stadium in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Which group are Cyprus and Armenia in?
UEFA Nations League C, Group 2, alongside Montenegro and Latvia.

What is the head-to-head record?
They last met in a 2-2 friendly in March 2023. Armenia's only win came in November 2017.

Who is favourite to win?
Cyprus are slight favourites because of home advantage, though most previews expect a close game.