Austria have scored eight goals in three rounds: prediction for Kosovo — Austria
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The UEFA Nations League fourth-round match between Kosovo and Austria will take place on October 4 at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina. Austria lead the group with seven points, while Kosovo have collected four points and sit in second place.
Kosovo: battle for top spot and questions over Muriqi
Franco Foda's side began the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ireland, then lost 3-1 to Austria before drawing 0-0 with Israel. Despite dropping points, Kosovo remain in contention for promotion to League A.
The main talking point concerns the fitness of Vedat Muriqi. The striker missed the match against Israel with a muscle injury, having already contributed 19 goal involvements in the Nations League. If he fails to recover in time, Albion Rrahmani could lead the line once again.
Austria: group leaders with eight goals in three matches
Austria opened the tournament with two 3-1 victories over Israel and Kosovo. In the third round, Ralf Rangnick's team trailed Ireland 2-0 but fought back to rescue a point and finish the match 2-2.
As a result, the Austrians have already scored eight goals in three matches. Michael Gregoritsch has recovered from his injury and scored in Dublin, while Konrad Laimer is also available again after dealing with an adductor problem.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Austria have collected seven points in three rounds and lead the group.
- The Austrians have already scored eight goals in this Nations League campaign.
- The first meeting between these teams eight days ago ended in a 3-1 victory for Austria.
The visitors' attacking power could decide the outcome again: prediction for Kosovo — Austria
Kosovo can cause far more problems at home than they did in the previous meeting in Vienna, especially if Muriqi manages to recover. However, the absence of their captain or his lack of full fitness would significantly reduce the hosts' attacking potential.
Austria have already shown that they possess greater quality and attacking depth, while eight goals in three rounds underline their current form. Even in a difficult away fixture, Rangnick's team look closer to victory.
