Kosovo aim to hold on to second place: prediction for Kosovo vs Israel
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Kosovo and Israel will meet on November 14, 2026, in the fifth round of the UEFA Nations League. The match will be played at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina. The hosts sit second in League B Group 3 with five points, while the visitors are bottom of the table with two. Both teams still have plenty to play for: Kosovo are battling for promotion, while Israel are looking to avoid the relegation play-offs.
Kosovo: home advantage could prove decisive
Kosovo opened the campaign with a 1-0 win over Ireland, with Franco Foda's side in complete control of the match. The hosts registered 22 shots at goal, and captain Vedat Muriqi scored the decisive goal. However, that was followed by a 3-1 defeat to Austria and two draws — 0-0 with Israel and 1-1 with Austria.
Despite going three matches without a win, Kosovo have held on to second place thanks to their head-to-head advantage over Ireland. Muriqi and Edon Zhegrova, who have scored two of the team's three goals in this Nations League campaign, are expected to play key roles in attack. A win would strengthen the hosts' position ahead of their final-round clash with the Irish.
Israel: winless run makes the fight for survival harder
Israel have yet to find consistency under Ran Ben Shimon. The team began the campaign with defeats to Austria (1-3) and Ireland (0-3), before drawing 0-0 with Kosovo and 1-1 with the Irish. After four rounds, the visitors have managed just two points and remain bottom of the group.
Defensive problems have been particularly evident: Israel have conceded four goals in two away matches. At the same time, both of the team's goals in this edition have come on the road. Oscar Gloukh, Liel Abada and Dor Turgeman are Israel's main attacking hopes, while captain Dor Peretz is expected to provide stability in midfield.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Kosovo have collected five points in four Nations League matches, recording one win, two draws and one defeat
- Israel have yet to win any of their four group-stage matches, suffering two defeats and drawing twice
- In their previous three meetings, Kosovo have recorded one win and two draws, with the most recent match ending 0-0
Hosts can end their winless run: prediction for Kosovo vs Israel
Kosovo look the stronger side thanks to their more convincing results and home advantage. Foda's team have already shown they can control the game against Israel and will look to Muriqi and Zhegrova to make the difference in front of goal.
The visitors will try to capitalize on their opponents' mistakes, but an inconsistent defense and their inability to win make the task difficult. Given the teams' motivation and their head-to-head record, a narrow home win looks the most likely outcome.
