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Kosovo

vs

Israel

KickoffSaturday 14 November 2026, 2:00pm

VenueStadiumi Fadil Vokrri

CompetitionUEFA Nations League

Kosovo go into this one with a point to prove. They started their Nations League campaign with genuine promise, dominated Ireland to nick a 1-0 win, and looked like a side that could push for the top spot in the group. But they have not won since, dropping points against Austria twice and drawing a blank against Israel in a game they arguably controlled. Five points from four games is a decent return on paper, but Franco Foda will know his side are capable of better, and there is a growing sense that Saturday represents a moment of real importance in their season.

Israel, by contrast, are in survival mode. Ran Ben Simon’s side have not won a single game in this group, sitting bottom with just two points and staring down the barrel of a relegation playoff if they cannot turn things around quickly. They have shown they can score on the road, which is worth noting, but they have also leaked four goals in those away fixtures and have never beaten Kosovo across three previous meetings. The pressure on the visitors is obvious. Kosovo have the home crowd, the form relative to their opponent, and the motivation of a potential six-pointer with Ireland on the final matchday looming large.

Kosovo vs Israel Match Details

The game takes place at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Kosovo’s home ground, in UEFA Nations League B Group 3. Kosovo come into this as the home side knowing a win would put them in a strong position ahead of the final round of fixtures. Israel, sitting fourth in the standings, cannot afford another slip if they want to avoid the relegation playoff.

Team News

Both squads look largely settled heading into this one. Kosovo have their key attacking players available and Foda appears to have a clear picture of his best starting eleven. The one interesting call is at the back, where Bleon Kurtulus could earn his debut in the back three.

• Kurtulus is in contention to start alongside Ilir Krasniqi and Ron Raci in a three-man defence for Kosovo
• Fisnik Asllani is expected to be an option from the bench for the hosts rather than starting
• Israel appear to have their likely lineup settled, with no major absentees flagged ahead of the game
• Oscar Gloukh, Liel Abada and Dor Turgeman are expected to form Israel’s attacking unit

Predicted Lineups

Foda looks set to go with an attacking three of Edon Zhegrova, Vedat Muriqi and Baton Zabergja, which gives Kosovo real quality and variety in the final third. Muriqi leads the line with physical presence and a knack for the big moment, while Zhegrova provides pace and creativity from wide. The back three setup gives them defensive solidity while still allowing the wing-backs to get forward and contribute.

For Israel, Ben Simon is likely to line up in a 4-3-3 shape with Gloukh and Abada supporting Turgeman in attack. Captain Dor Peretz anchors the midfield three. Roy Revivo and Ilay Feingold offer width from full-back, with Nikita Stoinov and Eli Dasa at centre-back. It is a recognisable structure for this Israel side, but the question is whether they have the quality to unlock a Kosovo backline that has looked organised throughout this campaign.

Recent Form

Kosovo’s form makes for interesting reading. That opening win over Ireland was genuinely impressive, the kind of dominant performance that suggested a side hitting their stride. The numbers backed it up too: 57 percent possession, 22 shots and nearly three expected goals to Ireland’s quarter of one. But they have not kicked on from that. The 3-1 loss to Austria was a setback, and while the draws that followed were not disasters, they represent dropped points that could come back to bite them in a tight group.

What is worth emphasising is that Kosovo were the better team for large spells of that 0-0 draw with Israel. They just could not find the goal their play merited. At home, with their crowd behind them and familiar surroundings, that is likely to change. Foda’s side have shown they can dominate technically inferior opposition. Israel, despite their improvement in fits and starts, are that kind of opponent on current evidence.

Israel’s form across this group has been poor. Two defeats and two draws with no wins tells the full story. They have scored in this group, with both of their goals coming away from home, which at least suggests they are not completely toothless on the road. But conceding four in those same two away games is a serious problem. They need to be more compact and more efficient at both ends of the pitch if they are to get anything from Prishtina.

Head-to-Head Record

Kosovo have a clean record against Israel across their three previous meetings, never losing. Those matches have produced just one goal for Israel against two conceded, and two of the three games ended level. The pattern suggests these two sides are reasonably well matched in terms of defensive structure, but Kosovo’s superior attacking quality has meant Israel have never quite been able to get over the line.

Crucially, that prior 0-0 in this very Nations League campaign came on Israeli territory. The reverse fixture at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri could well produce a different story. Home advantage has been a consistent factor in this group, with Austria losing ground away from home too. Kosovo’s fans tend to generate a proper atmosphere at that ground, and Israel will need to handle the pressure well from the first whistle.

Key Stats

• Kosovo have never lost to Israel in three previous meetings, winning once and drawing twice
• Israel have scored both of their group goals away from home but have conceded four in those two away fixtures
• Kosovo created 2.74 xG in their opening win over Ireland and controlled the 0-0 draw with Israel despite not scoring

Kosovo vs Israel Betting Tips

Kosovo look the value play here. They are the stronger side, they have home advantage, they have the head-to-head record in their favour, and they are playing for something meaningful in terms of group standings. Israel need to win but their away defensive record in this group is genuinely worrying. I would not be surprised to see a relatively straightforward Kosovo win, though Israel have enough quality going forward to threaten at least once.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

This is a tricky one. The previous meeting ended 0-0 and Israel have kept just one clean sheet in this group so far. Kosovo’s attack has been inconsistent in front of goal despite dominating games. Israel’s ability to score on the road is real, but Kosovo’s defence has been solid enough. I am leaning towards BTTS: No here, with Kosovo winning without conceding a more likely outcome than a game that opens up at both ends.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Three of Kosovo’s four group games have produced two goals or fewer, and Israel have been involved in tight, low-scoring affairs throughout. The head-to-head record backs up an Under 2.5 goals call. Even if Kosovo win comfortably, the nature of these two defences and the cautious approach Israel might adopt suggests this stays relatively compact. Under 2.5 goals is the play.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Vedat Muriqi is the standout pick here. The Kosovo captain and striker scored the only goal of the game against Ireland to open the campaign and carries that leader’s mentality when his side need a moment. He is the focal point of Kosovo’s attack, wins aerial duels, and benefits from the creativity that Zhegrova provides from wide. He is well worth backing to open the scoring.

Cards Prediction

Israel are under real pressure in this group and will need to defend for long periods at a hostile venue. That kind of scenario tends to produce desperation and with it, yellow cards. Kosovo have players who like to drive at defenders quickly, particularly Zhegrova, and that tends to generate fouls in dangerous areas. Expect a moderate card count overall, with Israel the more likely side to pick up bookings. Over 2.5 cards looks a reasonable shout given the stakes involved for both sides.

Bet Builder Tip

A Kosovo win with Muriqi on the scoresheet in a tight, controlled game fits everything we know about how these two sides have operated in this group.

Final Match Prediction

Kosovo have the tools, the motivation, and the venue advantage to get the job done here. Israel have shown glimpses of quality but their defensive record on the road is simply not good enough against a side of Kosovo’s calibre. Foda’s men have been unlucky not to score in some of their recent games and the law of averages suggests the floodgates could open at some point. This feels like the game where Kosovo finally convert their dominance into goals.

Muriqi leads the line, Zhegrova creates problems out wide, and Israel struggle to contain the home side throughout. A 2-0 Kosovo win feels like the most likely outcome. Comfortable enough to be convincing, tight enough to reflect the fact that Israel are not entirely without threat.

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