Cyprus get their 2022-23 UEFA Nations League campaign underway with a home game against Kosovo at the AEK Arena - George Karapatakis on Thursday.The two sides are drawn alongside Northern Ireland and Greece in Group 2 of League C, with only the table toppers earning a promotion to League B.This is the first game for the home team since their 2-1 loss against Slovenia in their final 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture last November. Kosovo also failed to qualify for the World Cup but played two friendly games in March, defeating Burkina Faso 5-0 and holding Switzerland to a 1-1 draw. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostCyprus vs Kosovo Head-to-HeadThis will be the first competitive meeting between the two sides.Cyprus form guide (all competitions): L-L-D-L-LKosovo form guide (all competitions): D-W-D-L-LCyprus vs Kosovo Team NewsCyprus Cyprus have called up 26 players for their four Nations League games this month. Pavlos Korreas has earned the first callup to the national team and with four games to play in June, he is expected to make his debut in the upcoming matches.There are no reported injuries or suspension concerns for them at the moment.Injured: None.Doubtful: None.Suspended: None.Unavailable: None.Kosovo Dardanët have some notable absentees for the upcoming games. Edvin Kurtulus was called up for the games and has caused a bit of controversy after refusing to show up to training.It is understood that the defender is on track to switch allegiance to his birth-nation Sweden. Elbasan Rashani and Florent Hadergjonaj have withdrawn from the squad due to personal reasons.Mërgim Vojvoda suffered an injury in training and will play no part in the June fixtures of the Nations League.Kosovan Football 🇽🇰@kosovanfooty_ENOFFICIAL – This is #Kosova squad list for the 2022 Nations League – June window.#CYPKOS | #KOSGRE | #KOSNIR | #GREKOS485OFFICIAL – This is #Kosova squad list for the 2022 Nations League – June window.#CYPKOS | #KOSGRE | #KOSNIR | #GREKOS https://t.co/nSG23mG4LHInjured: Mërgim Vojvoda.Doubtful: None.Suspended: None.Unavailable: Edvin Kurtulus, Elbasan Rashani, Florent Hadergjonaj.Cyprus vs Kosovo Predicted XIsCyprus (3-4-3): Andreas Christodoulou (GK); Nicolas Ioannou, Konstantinos Laifis, Pavlos Correa; Andreas Avraam, Alex Gogić, Kostakis Artymatas, Dimitris Theodorou; Grigoris Kastanos, Loizos Loizou, Demetris ChristofiKosovo Predicted XI (4-3-3): Samir Ujkani (GK); Mirlind Kryeziu, Amir Rrahmani, Fidan Aliti, Lirim Kastrati; Valon Berisha, Ibrahim Dresevic, Toni Domgjoni; Milot Rashica, Adon Zhegrova, Vedat MuriqiUp to $250 Deposit Match at BetRivers/SugarHouseCyprus vs Kosovo PredictionThis will be the first meeting between the two sides, so both will be hoping to secure a win in this match. The two teams take to the pitch after a long time without competitive matches, which might impact their performance here.Cyprus have scored just three goals in their last nine games across all competitions, while Kosovo have scored eight goals in their last four games. Taking into consideration the form of the two sides, a narrow win for the visiting side looks to be the likely outcome here.Prediction: Cyprus 1-2 Kosovo