Switzerland are one step away from securing their sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance, as they face second-placed Kosovo at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri on Tuesday, 18 November.
Keep close tabs on our World Cup predictions after viewing our key Kosovo vs Switzerland tips below.
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Kosovo vs Switzerland prediction: Rossocrociati to beat the hosts
Key stats
- Kosovo are unbeaten in their last four WCQ fixtures (W3, D1).
- The Dardanians have won six of their last seven home games (D1).
- Switzerland are undefeated across their last four away matches (W2, D2).
- The Rossocrociati have conceded just once in five WCQ fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Kosovo 1-3 Switzerland
Franco Foda’s Kosovo have impressed more than most with a confident World Cup qualifying campaign, losing just once in the process. That heavy defeat, however, came in the reverse fixture at the hands of Switzerland, who ended up inflicting the Dardanians’ only loss in 10 internationals.
Murat Yakin’s men can do away with a draw to qualify for next year’s showdown event, after going unbeaten across their five WCQ games so far. Their recent 4-1 win over Sweden marked the only occasion where they’ve conceded a goal this campaign, and a sixth consecutive World Cup appearance is just a point away.
Switzerland are the clear favourites coming into this clash – this evening in Pristina is expected to a special one for the visitors, while the hosts are bound to claim the play-off spot.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Everything points to a Swiss triumph
- HOME: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.1%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although in impressive form, Kosovo haven’t won a single game across their last 14 games against FIFA top-20 ranked nations. The hosts are priced of 9/2 (5.50) odds, which signifies a 18.1% probability of success.
Switzerland have lost just one of their last 43 WCQ fixtures, dating back to September 2008. With such a fantastic record in their coffers, it is unlikely to see anything other than a Swiss victory, as indicated by odds of 3/5 with a 62.5% win probability rate.
One can find all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Kosovo still searching for their maiden H2H win
Switzerland have emerged victorious in each of their last four H2Hs against Kosovo, including a thumping 4-0 triumph in the reverse fixture.
Euro 2023 Qualifying 18/11/23
Switzerland
Kosovo
Euro 2023 Qualifying 09/09/23
Kosovo
Switzerland
International Match 29/03/22
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Kosovo preview: At full strength
Kosovo have no new injury or suspension concerns on their hands.
Predicted lineup: Saipi (GK), Dellova, Rrahmani, Hajdari, Gallapeni, Vojvoda, Avdullahu, Rexhbeca, Muslija, Asllani & Muriqi
Last five matches:
- Slovenia 0-2 Kosovo (World Cup Qualifiers)
- Sweden 0-1 Kosovo (World Cup Qualifiers)
- Kosovo 0-0 Slovenia (World Cup Qualifiers)
- Kosovo 2-0 Sweden (World Cup Qualifiers)
- Switzerland 4-0 Kosovo (World Cup Qualifiers)
Switzerland preview: An unbeaten WCQ campaign?
The visitors have a fully-fit squad available at their disposal, except for the injury of Luca Jaquez.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Rodriguez, Akanji, Elvedi, Widmer, Xhaka, Aebische, Rieder, Vargas, Ndoye & Embolo
Last five matches:
- Switzerland 4-1 Sweden (World Cup Qualifiers)
- Slovenia 0-0 Switzerland (World Cup Qualifiers)
- Sweden 0-2 Switzerland (World Cup Qualifiers)
- Switzerland 3-0 Slovenia (World Cup Qualifiers)
- Switzerland 4-0 Kosovo (World Cup Qualifiers)
Player to watch: Breel Embolo
Embolo netted the opener aganst Sweden with a well-taken shot from Dan Ndoye's assist, taking his tally to four strikes in five qualifiers. Despite the fact that all of Embolo’s goals this campaign arrived in the first half on home turf, including a brace in the 4-0 win over Kosovo in Basel, he remains a concrete threat that Kosovo need to keep a special eye on.