There’s a UEFA Nations League clash in Larnaca on Monday. Our Cyprus vs Kosovo prediction considers whether either side can put three points on the board.
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Cyprus vs Kosovo prediction: Hosts to cause upset with Pittas on target
Key stats
- Our Cyprus vs Kosovo betting tips take into account that the visitors have scored more than once in only two of their last 15 matches.
- Cyprus have avoided defeat in four of their last six international games.
- They’ve only let in two goals in their last three home fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Cyprus 2-1 Kosovo
The home team will be feeling confident after an impressive away win to begin their UEFA Nations League Group C campaign. Their overall form is really solid and they haven't won any of their last six matches by more than a single goal. At home to another of the weaker teams in the European continent, they look capable of springing a surprise and getting the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Kosovo the clear favourites
- HOME: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Cyprus vs Kosovo odds with an implied probability of 54.1% that they win the game.
They come into this match following a defeat though, after losing 3-0 at home to Romania in their Nations League opener on Friday with Mergim Vojvoda seeing red.
It was a winning start for Cyprus who defeated Lithuania 1-0 in Marijampole thanks to a goal from Ioannis Pittas.
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Most recent H2Hs: Happy memories for the visitors
Our Cyprus vs Kosovo prediction suggests we’ll get a different outcome to the 2022/23 Nations League meetings between the sides. Kosovo won both of those, scoring seven times in total and only conceding once.
UEFA Nations League C 27/09/22
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UEFA Nations League 02/06/22
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Cyprus preview: Few changes expected
After a winning start, the hosts are likely to name a similar eleven. Giorgos Malekkides came on at the break on Friday, and may come into the defence.
Predicted Lineup: Mall (GK), Malekkides, Gogic, Karo, Ioannou, Artymatas, Spoljaric, Panayiotou, Tzionis, Kastanos & Pittas
UEFA Nations League C 09/09/24 L Kosovo 4 Cyprus 0 UEFA Nations League C 06/09/24 W Lithuania 0 Cyprus 1 International Match 11/06/24 W San Marino 1 Cyprus 4 International Match 08/06/24 L Moldova 3 Cyprus 2 International Match 25/03/24 L Serbia 1 Cyprus 0
Kosovo preview: Vojvoda serves suspension
The visitors will be without the suspended Mergim Vojvoda. Ismet Lushaku and Mirlind Kryeziu were forced to withdraw from the initial squad through injury.
Predicted Lineup: Muric (GK), Paqarada, Aliti, Rrahmani, Kastrati, Rashica, Berisha, Rexhbecaj, Zhegrova, Muriqi & Asllani
UEFA Nations League C 09/09/24 W Cyprus 0 Kosovo 4 UEFA Nations League C 06/09/24 L Romania 3 Kosovo 0 International Match 05/06/24 L Norway 3 Kosovo 0 International Match 26/03/24 L Hungary 2 Kosovo 0 International Match 22/03/24 W Armenia 0 Kosovo 1 
Player to watch – Ioannis Pittas
Striker Ioannis Pittas is likely to be the biggest goal threat for the hosts. He has scored in his last three matches for club and country, and has netted 11 so far in 21 appearances in the Swedish Allsvenskan for AIK.
A bigger threat after the break
Of his league goals in 2024 for his club, a huge 73% of Pittas’ strikes have come after the interval. He has scored three times after the 75th minute.
