Iceland vs Kosovo prediction and betting tips on March 23, 2025
Game Prediction
On March 23, 2025, the return match between the national teams of Iceland and Kosovo will take place in the playoffs to qualify for Division B of the Nations League. The hosts need only win after a 1-2 away loss.
Our prediction for the match Iceland vs Kosovo
The Icelanders gained attention in the last decade when they debuted consecutively in the Euro (and immediately reached the playoffs) and the World Cup. However, there was no follow-up as they have not qualified for a single tournament since. They were close last year, but after defeating Israel in the first playoff match, they lost the decisive match to Ukraine. Kosovo is one of the youngest teams that has not yet realized its potential. In 2023, they finished second to last in their group with eleven points.
Kosovars perform better in the Nations League. In their group, they showed a perfect record against Cyprus and Lithuania. However, there was a stronger Romania, against which they couldn't even secure a draw both times. As a result, a consistent second place. The team coached by Hareide, which once played in Division A, won against Montenegro, exchanged draws with Wales, and lost to Turkey. Consequently, they finished third after only surpassing Montenegro. On Thursday, they managed to secure a home victory.
Gudjohnsen and company score 1.3 goals per game. However, they also concede an average of 2.1 goals per game. The visitors' matches are much calmer - 1.3 goals into opponents' nets, but only 1.1 into theirs.
Iceland vs Kosovo: Key Statistics and Trends
- Iceland has won one match out of the last six
- In five out of the last eight matches of this team, at least four goals were scored
- 60% of the team's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.4
- Kosovo won five out of the last six matches
- 20% of the team's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.4
Iceland vs Kosovo: Possible Starting Lineups
Iceland (possible lineup): Valdimarsson - Thomasson, Ingason, Gunnarsson, Paulsson - Gudjohnsen, Gudmundsson, Haraldsson, Jóhannesson, Ellertsson - Ouskarsen
Kosovo (possible lineup): Muric - Paqarada, Delova, Rrahmani, Vojvoda - Demaku, Rrezhbecaj, Rudani, Rashica, Krasniki - Muriqi
Previous Matches: Iceland vs Kosovo
In 2017, as part of the World Cup qualifiers, both matches were won by the islanders.
Free Prediction for the Match Iceland vs Kosovo
The hosts may take revenge, although it won't be easy. It might be worth trying the option "both teams to score" (odds - 1.89).
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