Israel and Kosovo face off in round 3 of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27. The match kicks off on Thursday, 1 October at 19:45 (GMT) at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary.
Both nations will be looking for a positive result to improve their standing in League B, Group 3. With Kosovo holding the upper hand in recent head-to-head encounters, this Israel vs. Kosovo prediction points towards a closely fought contest as both sides seek vital group points.
Find out where to watch the match, read our expert analysis and betting predictions, and check the expected lineups for tonight’s encounter.
Israel x Kosovo Odds
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Match Overview - Israel vs. Kosovo
- Israel are under immense pressure in this UEFA Nations League clash after losing their opening two fixtures, sitting bottom of Group B3 without a point.
- Kosovo have made a more encouraging start to the campaign, collecting three points from two matches to occupy second place in the standings.
- The head-to-head record favours the visitors, as Kosovo remain unbeaten against Israel across their two competitive meetings, recording one win and one draw.
IsraelISR
KosovoKOSRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- Kosovo remain unbeaten in this fixture, picking up one win and one draw from their two historical clashes with Israel.
- Israel enter this contest on a two-match losing run in the competition, having conceded six goals in the process.
- Kosovo have shown solid consistency over recent months, claiming victory in five of their last ten matches across all competitions.
- Israel have found clear chances hard to come by, registering just one goal across their opening two group fixtures.
- Vedat Muriqi remains Kosovo’s primary talisman, having produced 19 UEFA Nations League goal contributions throughout his international career.
Head-to-Head
IsraelISRKosovoKOS| Competition | Score | Date |
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| European Championship Qualifiers | KosovoKOS 1-0  IsraelISR | |
| European Championship Qualifiers | IsraelISR 1-1KosovoKOS |
Israel's shaky start to the campaign
Israel’s UEFA Nations League campaign has gotten off to a rough start, leaving them bottom of Group B3 without a single point. Ran Ben Shimon’s side have conceded six goals while scoring just once, exposing significant issues at both ends of the pitch.
Their recent form offers little comfort, with Israel losing five of their last six competitive outings. Due to the ongoing geopolitical situation, the fixture will be staged on neutral ground in Debrecen, stripping Israel of genuine home advantage and heightening the pressure for an immediate response.
Team news is mixed for the nominal hosts: midfielders Omri Gandelman and forward Idan Toklomati remain sidelined with knee injuries, though forward Sayed Abu Farchi is back in contention after serving a suspension against Ireland. Playmaker Oscar Gloukh and captain Dor Peretz will be counted on to provide creative spark from midfield.
DateResult | ||
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IsraelISR 0-0KosovoKOS | DrawD | |
IsraelISR 0-3 Republic of IrelandREP | LossL | |
AustriaAUS 3-1 IsraelISR | LossL | |
AlbaniaALB 0-1 IsraelISR | WinW | |
GeorgiaGEO 2-2 IsraelISR | DrawD | |
Kosovo's mixed start to the Nations League
Kosovo currently occupy second spot in League B, Group 3 after picking up three points from their first two fixtures. Franco Foda’s men opened with an impressive 1-0 home victory over the Republic of Ireland before falling to a 3-1 defeat away to group favourites Austria in Vienna.
The Dardanians have been on a clear upward trajectory, recently securing promotion from League C and winning 14 of their last 20 international games. However, their away form remains a minor hurdle to clear if they wish to push for back-to-back promotions.
In terms of squad availability, goalkeeper Arijanet Murić is an injury doubt after being forced off against Austria, leaving Amir Saipi ready to step in. Up front, captain Vedat Muriqi will spearhead the frontline alongside in-form wingers Edon Zhegrova and Ermal Krasniqi, giving Kosovo plenty of punch in transition.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
IsraelISR 0-0KosovoKOS | DrawD | |
AustriaAUS 3-1KosovoKOS | LossL | |
KosovoKOS 1-0Republic of IrelandREP | WinW | |
KosovoKOS 3-0 AndorraAND | WinW | |
CzechiaCZE 2-1 KosovoKOS | LossL | |
Israel vs. Kosovo Prediction: Visitors to claim victory
Israel have looked fragile throughout their opening fixtures, shipping three goals in each of their first two Group B3 games. With no true home crowd behind them in Hungary, halting their current slide will be a steep challenge.
Kosovo enter this encounter with superior cohesion and attacking balance. Having taken four points off Israel during Euro 2024 qualifying, Foda’s men hold a distinct psychological edge. With both sides committing numbers forward in recent matches, lively end-to-end sequences and plenty of set-pieces look probable.
Given Israel’s defensive lapses and Kosovo’s potency on the counter led by Muriqi and Zhegrova, the visitors look well placed to dictate terms. Our main selection is a Kosovo victory on the Moneyline.
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| Best Odds | ||
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| Over/Under | Over 1.5 goals in total | |
| Double Chance | Kosovo to win or draw | |
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Best Odds | ||
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| Over/Under | Over 1.5 goals in total | |
| Double Chance | Kosovo to win or draw | |
Where to Watch Israel vs. Kosovo
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Israel vs. Kosovo Predicted Lineups
With critical points at stake in Group B3, both managers will look to deploy balanced starting elevens. Israel are expected to set up in a 4-4-2, looking to exploit wide channels through Solomon and Khalaili, while Kosovo’s 3-4-2-1 structure under Franco Foda relies on aggressive wing-backs and direct service to Muriqi.
Israel
Da. Peretz; E. Dasa, I. Nachmias, R. Shlomo, R. Revivo; A. Khalaili, Do. Peretz, E. Peretz, M. Solomon; O. Gloukh, S. Abu Farchi.
Kosovo
A. Saipi (A. Murić); L. Dellova, I. Krasniqi, R. Raçi; M. Vojvoda, V. Hodža, L. Avdullahu, D. Gallapeni; E. Zhegrova, E. Krasniqi; V. Muriqi.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Israel vs. Kosovo
- Competition: UEFA Nations League 2026
- Date: 01/10/2026
- Kick-off: 19:45 (GMT)
- Venue: Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen, Hungary
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