Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Romania
Kosovo
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On Friday, November 15, Romania will host Kosovo in the fifth round of the UEFA Nations League C. The match kicks off at 20:45 CET, and my prediction is focused on the winner.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Romania is unbeaten in its last 11 home games.
- Kosovo has won 3 of its last 5 away games.
- Romania has scored 11 goals in its last 4 matches.
- This will be the fourth meeting between these teams. Romania has never lost to Kosovo, with 2 wins and 1 draw.
Match Preview
Romania is on course to start the next Nations League in League B. Under the guidance of legendary coach Mircea Lucescu, the team has won all four of its previous matches and currently tops the table, with a three-point lead over second place.
Even if Romania cannot secure a win against Kosovo, they will host clear underdogs Cyprus in the final round, and one victory should be enough to clinch first place.
However, there is one scenario in which Romania could lose the top spot: Kosovo would need to beat Romania by a wide margin. Their first encounter ended in a decisive 3-0 victory for Romania, with Kosovo now trailing by three points.
Kosovo also has a chance to advance to League B. Franco Foda’s team needs just one point from its remaining two matches to guarantee a playoff spot against a third-placed team from one of the League B groups. Achieving even this result would be a significant success for Kosovo. Nonetheless, this is a team that cannot be underestimated.
Probable Lineups
- Romania: Niță; Rațiu, Drăgușin, Burcă, Bancu; R. Marin, M. Marin, Stanciu; Man, Drăguș, Mihăilă
- Kosovo: Muric; Vojvoda, Am. Rrahmani, Aliti, Rrudhani; Jashari, V. Berisha; Zhegrova, Muslija, Bytyqi; Muriqi
Romania vs Kosovo prediction
Romania has shown itself as one of the strongest home teams in League C, and it’s hard to imagine Kosovo posing a significant challenge here. My prediction: win for the hosts.
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