2026-2027 Nations League: Cyprus vs. Latvia, Probable Lineups

Cyprus and Latvia face off at 6 p.m. in a match for Matchday 4 of Group 2 in League C of the 2026/2027 Nations League. The Cypriots are in second place in the standings following their home victory over Armenia, while the Latvians sit in last place with one point—a result they earned against Cyprus in the first leg, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

The hosts will feature Kakoullis as the center forward, with Loizou, Kastanos, and Pittas in the attacking midfield, and Charalampous and Spoljaric in the midfield.

Nicolato will rely on the attacking duo of Ikaunieks and Uldrikis, while Savalnieks and Ciganiks will play on the wings. The midfield trio will consist of Vapne, Saveljevs, and Varslavans.

Cyprus vs. Latvia: Probable Lineups
Cyprus (4-2-3-1): Mall; Karo, Gogic, Kyprianou, Coreia; Charalampous, Spoljaric; Loizou, Kastanos, Pittas; Kakoullis. Head Coach: Mantzios.
Latvia (3-5-2): Matrevics; Balodis, Cernomordijs, Veips; Savalnieks, Vapne, Saveljevs, Varslavans, Ciganiks; Ikaunieks, Uldrikis. Head Coach: Nicolato.

Latvia’s head coach Paolo Nicolato praised the team despite the loss to Montenegro in their last match: “It was one of our best games in recent years. If there’s a right way to lose, this is it, because we did everything we could. We’re building something for the future. I feel that something is happening. Together, we can build a good team.”