Cyprus vs Latvia Preview: Round Two in Nicosia to Close the October Window

Both teams know exactly what the other likes to do. Cyprus and Latvia met in Riga on 28 September, and today they meet again, this time in Nicosia, to end a busy October window. Cyprus vs Latvia is a Group 2 fixture in UEFA Nations League C, and with only the top finishers rewarded, a home result could shape the table going into November. Below you'll find the kick-off details, form, history and our prediction, plus the Cyprus vs Latvia match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

Cyprus vs Latvia: Match Details

• Competition: UEFA Nations League C, Group 2, Game Week 4
• Date: Monday, 5 October 2026
• Kick-off: Most listings show 17:00 UK time, which is 16:00 UTC and 19:00 in Nicosia. One site lists an earlier time, so confirm on UEFA.com before the game.
• Venue: Neo GSP Stadium, Nicosia
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The Group: Armenia, Latvia, Cyprus and Montenegro

Group 2 has four teams, and every match has a rematch. Cyprus began with a trip to Montenegro on 25 September, travelled to Latvia on 28 September and hosted Armenia on 2 October. Latvia opened away to Armenia on 25 September, hosted Cyprus on 28 September and then played Montenegro at home on 2 October. Check the live table for the results. After today, Cyprus visit Armenia on 12 November and finish at home to Montenegro on 15 November, while Latvia go to Montenegro on 12 November and finish at home to Armenia.

Cyprus Preview: Strong Home Record, Mantzios in Charge

Cyprus are coached by Apostolos Mantzios and arrive with a decent run of results. One form guide lists their last five completed matches as two wins, two draws and a defeat, with seven goals scored and five conceded. Playing at the Neo GSP Stadium gives them a home crowd, and a quick turnaround from the Armenia game on 2 October makes squad rotation a talking point.

Latvia Preview: Tough but Competitive

Latvia kept their League C place in the spring by beating Gibraltar 1-0 in both legs of the play-off, which shows they can grind out results. The same form guide lists their last five completed matches as two wins, a draw and two defeats, with three goals scored and four conceded. That points to a side that is hard to break down but low-scoring.

Latvia will take heart from their home meeting with Cyprus on 28 September, and from the fact that they have held Cyprus before.

Head-to-Head: Little Between Them

The most recent recorded meeting was a friendly on 21 March 2024, which finished 1-1. This month's game in Riga on 28 September adds a new chapter, so check the live score808 page for the result and how it shapes the return.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Cyprus's home advantage. In Nicosia, the hosts will want to start fast and use the crowd.

2. Latvia's defensive shape. Three goals scored in five matches shows a team that relies on organisation.

3. Lessons from Riga. Both coaches have just seen each other's plans, so small tactical changes could decide the rematch.

4. Fatigue. With a quick turnaround between 2 October and today, squad depth matters.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing. Starting XIs are usually announced about an hour before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: Cyprus vs Latvia

Cyprus have home advantage and slightly better recent form, but Latvia are organised and have kept previous games with Cyprus tight. Our pick is a narrow Cyprus win, with a low-scoring draw also very possible. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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Cyprus vs Latvia: FAQs

What time is Cyprus vs Latvia?
Most listings show 17:00 UK time on 5 October 2026, which is 16:00 UTC and 19:00 in Nicosia. Confirm on UEFA.com.

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

Which competition is this match part of?
UEFA Nations League C, Group 2, alongside Armenia and Montenegro.

Who is Cyprus's head coach?
Apostolos Mantzios.

When did these teams last meet?
In the first leg of this group fixture in Riga on 28 September 2026. Before that, they drew 1-1 in a friendly in March 2024.

Where can I follow Cyprus vs Latvia online?
On the score808 Cyprus vs Latvia match page.