Kosovo vs Romania Predictions & Tips – Kosovo’s Woes to Continue in UEFA Nations League

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Last updated: 04 Sep 2024

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Mircea Lucescu was appointed new coach for Romania
Kosovo struggled in their recent international friendlies
Which side will claim points in the UEFA Nations League?

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Romania beat Kosovo 2-0 in their last head to head match (Getty)

Kosovo vs Romania Preview

Romania are looking for a strong start under new national coach Mircea Lucescu. Kosovo failed to impress in their last two friendlies and lost to Romania last year, so an away win is the best bet.

Kosovo vs Romania Preview
Head to Head
Kosovo Form
Kosovo Squad & Team News
Romania Form
Romania Squad & Team News

Kosovo have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
Romania beat Kosovo 2-0 in their last head to head match.
Romania have won 2 of their last 4 matches (UEFA Nations League).

Head to Head

Romania have a 1-0 advantage against Kosovo with 1 draw in 2 matches.

They last met in September 2023, the game being won by Romania 2-0.

Kosovo Form

Kosovo’s most recent appearance was in early June in Oslo where they suffered a convincing 3-0 defeat to Norway in a friendly match.

They also played two international friendlies in March, earning a narrow 1-0 win at Armenia with Milot Rashica being the sole scorer, then losing to Hungary 2-0 a couple of days later.

Kosovo competed in UEFA Nations League C last season, ending 2nd in Group 2 with nine points (three wins, three defeats), behind Greece, ahead of Northern Ireland and Cyprus.

Kosovo Squad & Team News


No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	GK	Visar Bekaj	24 May 1997 (age 27)	Hatayspor
12	GK	Arijanet Muric	7 November 1998 (age 25)	Ipswich Town
16	GK	Ilir Avdyli	20 May 1990 (age 34)	Llapi
2	DF	Florent Hadergjonaj	31 July 1994 (age 30)	Alanyaspor
3	DF	Fidan Aliti (3rd captain)	3 October 1993 (age 30)	Alanyaspor
4	DF	Lumbardh Dellova	1 January 1999 (age 25)	CSKA Sofia
5	DF	Ilir Krasniqi	2 April 2000 (age 24)	Llapi
13	DF	Amir Rrahmani (captain)	24 February 1994 (age 30)	Napoli
15	DF	Mërgim Vojvoda	1 February 1995 (age 29)	Torino
19	DF	Leart Paqarada	10 August 1994 (age 30)	1. FC Köln
6	MF	Lindon Emërllahu	7 December 2002 (age 21)	Ballkani
8	MF	Elvis Rexhbeçaj	1 November 1997 (age 26)	FC Augsburg
10	MF	Florent Muslija	6 July 1998 (age 26)	SC Freiburg
11	MF	Edon Zhegrova	31 March 1999 (age 25)	Lille
14	MF	Valon Berisha (4th captain)	7 February 1993 (age 31)	LASK
21	MF	Donat Rrudhani	2 May 1999 (age 25)	Luzern
7	FW	Milot Rashica	28 June 1996 (age 28)	Beşiktaş
9	FW	Albion Rrahmani	31 August 2000 (age 24)	Sparta Prague
17	FW	Ermal Krasniqi	7 September 1998 (age 25)	Sparta Prague
18	FW	Vedat Muriqi (vice-captain)	24 April 1994 (age 30)	Mallorca
23	FW	Fisnik Asllani	8 August 2002 (age 22)	SV Elversberg
22	FW	Astrit Selmani	13 May 1997 (age 27)	Dinamo București
24	FW	Eliot Bujupi	3 July 2006 (age 18)	VfB Stuttgart
20	FW	Emir Sahiti	29 November 1998 (age 25)	Hamburger SV

Mirlind Kryeziu, Ismajl Beka, Bernard Berisha and Betim Fazliji are injured.

Amir Rrahmani has the most appearances for the national team on this roster (57). Vedat Muriqi is the top scorer (26 goals).

Romania Form

Romania had a decent run in Euro 2024 this summer, making it to the playoffs after collecting four points in the group stage.

The Tricolours kicked off the tournament with a convincing 3-0 victory against Ukraine, Nicolae Stanciu, Razvan Marin and Denis Dragus appearing on the scoresheet, but lost to Belgium 2-0 in the second round.

A 1-1 draw against Slovakia in the third round was enough to secure the Round of 16, where Romania deservedly lost to the Netherlands 3-0.

Mircea Lucescu was appointed new head manager in August, replacing Edi Iordanescu.

Romania Squad & Team News


Position	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
GK	Florin Niță	3 July 1987 (age 37)	Damac
GK	Ștefan Târnovanu	9 May 2000 (age 24)	FCSB
GK	Laurențiu Popescu	18 January 1997 (age 27)	Universitatea Craiova
DF	Alexandru Chipciu	18 May 1989 (age 35)	Universitatea Cluj
DF	Nicușor Bancu	18 September 1992 (age 31)	Universitatea Craiova
DF	Andrei Burcă	15 April 1993 (age 31)	Baniyas
DF	Cristian Manea	9 August 1997 (age 27)	Rapid București
DF	Andrei Rațiu	20 June 1998 (age 26)	Rayo Vallecano
DF	Radu Drăgușin	3 February 2002 (age 22)	Tottenham Hotspur
DF	Iulian Cristea	17 July 1994 (age 30)	Universitatea Cluj
DF	Virgil Ghiță	4 June 1998 (age 26)	Cracovia
MF	Nicolae Stanciu (captain)	7 May 1993 (age 31)	Damac
MF	Răzvan Marin	23 May 1996 (age 28)	Cagliari
MF	Ianis Hagi	22 October 1998 (age 25)	Rangers
MF	Dennis Man	26 August 1998 (age 26)	Parma
MF	Valentin Mihăilă	2 February 2000 (age 24)	Parma
MF	Marius Marin	30 August 1998 (age 26)	Pisa
MF	Darius Olaru	3 March 1998 (age 26)	FCSB
MF	Deian Sorescu	29 August 1997 (age 27)	Gaziantep
MF	Alexandru Mitriță	8 February 1995 (age 29)	Universitatea Craiova
MF	Florinel Coman	10 April 1998 (age 26)	Al-Gharafa
MF	Andrei Artean	14 August 1993 (age 31)	CFR Cluj
FW	George Pușcaș	8 April 1996 (age 28)	Bodrum
FW	Denis Alibec	5 January 1991 (age 33)	Farul Constanța
FW	Denis Drăguș	6 July 1999 (age 25)	Trabzonspor

Alexandru Cicâldău, Adrian Sut, Adrian Rus and Ionuț Nedelcearu were not called up, while Mihai Lixandru is injured.

Andrei Artean could make his debut for the national team.

Nicolae Stanciu has the most appearances on this roster (74) while also being the top scorer (15 goals).

Verdict

Kosovo v Romania

Romania left a solid impression in Euro 2024 and now they are led by their most known coach Mircea Lucescu. Kosovo lost their last two friendly encounters, so I see value in backing the visitors in Prishtina.

Romania Win

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