Kosovo vs Israel Tips & Predictions – Cagey Affair in the UEFA Nations League
Kosovo and Israel are tipped for under 2.5 goals in their upcoming fixture. This prediction is supported by the fact that only three goals have been scored across their last three head-to-head matches. Israel have struggled to find the net, while Kosovo have placed significant emphasis on defensive organisation. These factors suggest another low-scoring encounter is likely when the two teams meet.
- The first h2h meeting ended without goals
- Another low scoring affair is expected on Saturday
- Check our full preview for Kosovo vs Israel below
Israel have the worst offense in this group, netting just two goals in four games, while a majority of Kosovo's matches were low scoring. I am backing Under 2.5 goals in Prishtina.
- Key Stats
- Three H2H Meetings so Far
- Mixed Results for Kosovo
- Israel Still Winless
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Kosovo have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Kosovo have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Israel.
- Israel have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 2 matches.
Three H2H Meetings so Far
These nations locked horns three times so far, two clashes ending without a winner while Kosovo secured one victory.
Mixed Results for Kosovo
Kosovo are in good position to fight for promotion in the UEFA Nations League B after grabbing five points in four rounds in Group 3, currently sitting in second place.
Their only victory so far was earned in the opening match against Republic of Ireland 1-0 (Vedat Muriqi on target just before stoppage time), followed by a 3-1 road defeat in Austria.
Action in October started with a goalless draw against Israel on a neutral court in Hungary where both sides failed to create chances, followed by another 1-1 stalemate against Austria in Prishtina where Kosovo had 0.92-0.57 xG, 36% possession and 5-4 shots on target.
Israel Still Winless
Israel had a disastrous start to the new UNL campaign, registering back to back defeats to Austria 3-1 and Republic of Ireland 3-0 in late September.
Next was a goalless draw against Kosovo which was played on a neutral court in Debrecen. Israel had three big chances to score here but Liel Abada, Tai Baribo and Itay Feingold were off target.
Another point was secured a couple of days later in Dublin, holding favored Republic of Ireland to a 1-1 draw with Dor Peretz scoring an equalizer in the second half.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Kosovo (3-4-3) Amir Saipi; Bleon Kurtulus, Ilir Krasniqi, Ron Raci; Mergim Vojvoda, Leon Avdullahu, Veldin Hodza, Dion Gallapeni; Edon Zhegrova, Vedat Muriqi, Baton Zabergja
Captain Vedat Muriqi and Edon Zhegrova have accounted for two of Kosovo's three goals in the current campaign, and both are expected to start alongside Baton Zabergja in a three-man attack. Bleon Kurtulus is ready for his senior team debut. Florent Muslija was not in contention due to injury.
Captain Vedat Muriqi and Edon Zhegrova have accounted for two of Kosovo's three goals in the current campaign, and both are expected to start alongside Baton Zabergja in a three-man attack. Bleon Kurtulus is ready for his senior team debut. Florent Muslija was not in contention due to injury.
Israel (4-3-2-1) Assaf Tzur; Ilay Feingold, Eli Dasa, Nikita Stoinov, Roy Revivo; Omri Gandelman, Dor Peretz, Ethan Azoulay; Liel Abada, Oscar Gloukh; Dor Turgeman
Roy Revivo is doubtful after reporting a late muscle complaint during training. Anan Khalaili was not called up due to an injury. Eli Dasa has the most appearances for the national team on this roster (81).
Roy Revivo is doubtful after reporting a late muscle complaint during training. Anan Khalaili was not called up due to an injury. Eli Dasa has the most appearances for the national team on this roster (81).
Verdict
Only three goals have been scored in three head to head matches between these sides. With Israel struggling upfront and Kosovo placing a lot of focus on defending, another low scoring clash is likely.
Under 2.5
Total Goals
@9/10 - 2 Units
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