CYR vs RUS Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips

Match Previews:

Cyprus hosts Russia in the 5th round of the UEFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers, with the hosts at thebottom of the group with 4 points and a goal difference of -3 while Russia are at 2nd with 7 pointsand a goal difference of 2.

Cyprus have been on a poor run of late with 5 losses and a draw in theirlast 7 matches while also failing to score in 6 of those games.

Meanwhile, Russia have won and lost2 matches each in their last 5 matches while also keeping 3 clean sheets and failing to score in 2matches.

The two sides last met in the Euro 2020 Qualifiers, with Russia winning both of thosematches while keeping clean sheets as well.

Fantasy Breakdown

Cyprus:

• Pieros Sotiriou will be leading the attack for Cyprus and has played 3 matches so far whileaveraging 0.3 shots, 0.3 key passes, and 22.3 passes per match. He is a decent forward pick for thefantasy side.
• Ioannis Pittas is the only goal scorer for Cyprus in the qualifiers with 1 goal in 4 matches whileaveraging 2.3 shots, 2.3 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, and 18.3 passes per match, making him a musthave midfielder pick.
• Nicholas Ioannou has started all 4 of their matches and averages 2.5 tackles, 0.5 interceptions, 0.5key passes, and 28 passes per match. He is a decent source for fantasy points from the defence.

Russia:

• Aleksandr Golovin is the creative force in the Russian midfield while averaging 0.8 shots, 2.3 keypasses, 1.5 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, and 31.3 passes per match, making him a valuable source forgoal contributions.
• Mario Fernandes has scored 2 goals in 4 matches while averaging 1.3 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle, 1.5interceptions, and 48.8 passes per match. He is an excellent source for fantasy points from thedefence.

Top Picks

Must-Haves:

• Aleksandr Golovin
• Mario Fernandes
• Igor Diveev
• Ioannis Pittas

Worth a Shot:

• Aleksei Miranchuk
• Georgi Dzhikiya
• Pieros Sotiriou