However, the fixture will rekindle painful memories for the keeper and his team-mates as they reflect upon their recent encounters with Angelos Anastasiades' side.
Given was injured for his country's 5-2 European Championship qualifier defeat in Nicosia two years ago, but played in the 1-1 draw in Dublin 12 months later as the Euro 2008 finals eluded them.
Given: "It has and it hasn't left a scar. We have got to focus on what we do on Wednesday because nothing is going to change the last two results.
"They are in the past, they are history. But if anything, they will make us more aware of how dangerous Cyprus really are.
"They are no minnows anymore. Years ago, people would say they were an easy three points - that's definitely not the case now.
"Even the manager (Giovanni Trapattoni) has been quoted in the last few days saying this is one of the most dangerous games in the group. That shows how far Cyprus have come along.
"We know they are a good outfit, so we know we will need to be right on our game to get the right result."