Kosovo vs Israel prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 14, 2026
Kosovo and Israel’s national teams meet on November 14, 2026, in the 5th round of League B in the UEFA Nations League. It is the visitors’ last chance to climb off the bottom of the group.
Kosovo vs Israel: team news and expert analysis
Kosovo came within one step of reaching the World Cup: in March, they beat Slovakia in their first playoff match but lost 0-1 to Turkey in the decisive round. They opened the current campaign with a win over Ireland, then lost to group favorites Austria. After that, they drew twice.
Israel have struggled to make an impact and are now enduring a dismal campaign. They began with back-to-back defeats: 1-3 against Austria and a controversial 0-3 loss to Ireland. But they have since recorded two draws, keeping alive their hopes of climbing off fourth place in the group.
Franco Foda’s side score 1.4 goals per game and concede slightly fewer, at 1.1. The Middle Eastern side average just 0.9 goals scored and twice as many conceded, at 1.8.
Previous matches: Kosovo vs Israel
Before the current campaign, the national teams met in 2023 in Euro qualifying. Kosovo took four points from a possible six.
The hosts are clearly the stronger side now. We’re backing them to win again (odds – 1.85).
Kosovo vs Israel: key stats and trends
- Kosovo have won just two of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Kosovo’s matches, with an average of 2.5 goals per game
- Israel have drawn twice
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Israel’s matches, with an average of 2.7 goals per game
Kosovo vs Israel: probable starting lineups
Kosovo are expected to line up in a 1-4-4-2 formation: Saipi — Vojvoda, Ilir Krasniqi, Dellova, Emir Krasniqi — Matoshi, Kacuri, Jashari, Avdili — Rrahmani, Fisnik Asllani
Israel are expected to line up in a 1-4-4-2 formation: Tzur — Khalaili, Shlomo, Nachmias, Stoinov — Eliel Peretz, Ethan Azoulay, Dor Peretz, Solomon — Abada, Baribo
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