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Kosovo still have a chance of topping their Nations League group when they host Israel at the Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri on Saturday afternoon.
They are currently in second place, just three points behind leaders Austria with two games to play.
Meanwhile, Israel currently occupy bottom of the group, with just two points collected from their four matches.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Kosovo vs. Israel key stats
- Kosovo have won three of their last four Nations League home games (D1).
- Israel are winless in six Nations League away matches (D3, L3).
- Kosovo are unbeaten in three head-to-heads (W1, D2).
Kosovo vs. Israel preview: Hosts to head towards victory?
Kosovo vs Israel — Tale of the Tape
| Kosovo | vs | Israel |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 4th |
| 5 | Points | 2 |
| 3 | Goals For | 2 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 2nd (H) | Home / Away Rank | 3rd (A) |
After a strong start where they beat Republic of Ireland 1-0 on home soil, Kosovo's Nations League form has slowed down.
They are now winless in three games, including in the reverse fixture where it finished 0-0.
Franco Foda knows that a win here would book their place in League B for the next campaign, and could put pressure on leaders Austria heading into the final round of fixtures.
Lumbardh Dellova has had to withdraw from the squad through injury, but otherwise Kosovo have no fresh concerns.
Israel have reported no concerns themselves, but they will be worried about their league position.
Currently sitting bottom, they are at risk of being relegated to League C, especially if they do not beat Kosovo.
Ran Ben-Shimon are yet to win in this campaign (D2, L2), so it seems a tall order.
That is despite them being just one ranking (77th) below Kosovo in the FIFA world rankings, but Israel's form is not living up to it.
Kosovo vs. Israel form guide & betting tips
| Kosovo | vs | Israel |
|---|---|---|
WWLDD |
Form | WLLDD |
| 6 | Goals For | 3 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 7 |
LDD |
Nations League | LDD |
Whispers predicts: Kosovo 1-0 Israel
Kosovo are favourites, and given their stronger Nations League campaign and home form, we are backing Kosovo to win at 16/19 (1.84).
Given both nations have scored just five goals between them in the group, Under 2.5 goals at 10/11 (1.91) holds value, while BTTS – No at 21/20 (2.05) has come through in nine of Kosovo's last 14 games.
Overall, we are predicting a 1-0 Kosovo victory, which is available at 27/4 (7.75).
> Kosovo to win at 1.84 | Likelihood: High
> Under 2.5 goals at 1.91 | Likelihood: High
> BTTS – No at 2.05 | Likelihood: Medium