Slovakia vs Kosovo Prediction 5 July 2026
🏀 Slovakia host Kosovo in EuroBasket qualification action. For the home side, this fixture is a chance to secure top spot in Group C - they simply need to avoid losing by more than 10 points. Realistically, Slovakia hold a clear advantage in terms of quality, and a Kosovo win would be nothing short of a miracle. Adding to their edge, the Slovaks were rested last round, while Kosovo’s players spent plenty of energy battling Albania.
Head-to-Head
📊Teams Slovakia and Kosovo have only had three official encounters so far, and here is the statistics:
- for today's hosts 3 wins (including extra time), for the guests - 0;
- average total points in the 1st half - 77.67, in the 2nd - 80.67;
- average total match points - 158.33.
Head-to-head statistics Slovakia - Kosovo
Slovakia Team Overview
Slovakia head into this game riding a three-game winning streak in EuroBasket qualifying. These victories have already secured their spot in the next round, much to the delight of their fans, who were left disappointed after last year's poor World Cup qualifying campaign. The focus now shifts to building on this momentum and further developing team chemistry, as the level of competition will only intensify in the next phase of the continental tournament. With high-caliber players like De Julius and Pavelka in the squad, Slovakia have every chance to continue their upward trajectory.
Match Results: Slovakia
Kosovo Team Overview
Kosovo are struggling to find stability, with just one win from three EuroBasket qualifiers and currently sitting at the bottom of their group. While they still have a mathematical chance to finish second, it's unlikely they'll outperform their rivals from other pools, as only one second-placed team across all groups will advance. Kosovo’s sole victory came against a mediocre Albania side. Perhaps with a more favorable draw, their fortunes might have been different, as this squad features solid and experienced players.
Match Results: Kosovo
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 1; for the visitors on the road - 0;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 37.67;
- Today's home team averages 18, while the visitors average 19.67.
First Quarter Stats: Slovakia (home) vs Kosovo (away)
- Tournament matches played: 0 vs 1;
- Number of wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 0 vs 25;
- Average points conceded: 0 vs 14.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 2;
- Average first quarter total: 39.2 (scored - 18.9, conceded - 20.3) vs 38.8 (scored - 19.1, conceded - 19.7).
- Under 45.5 points in the 1st quarter in 23 of last 24 Slovakia games (European Ch.ship QF).
- Under 45.5 points in the 1st quarter in 14 of last 15 Slovakia games.
- Under 45.5 points in the 1st quarter in 17 of last 18 Kosovo games.
- Under 45.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 11 Kosovo away games.
- Under 45.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 8 Kosovo away games (European Ch.ship QF).
- Under 45.5 points in the 1st quarter in 7 of last 8 Kosovo games (European Ch.ship QF).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 3;
- Home team wins - 3, away team wins - 0.
- Kosovo won with a +11.5 points handicap in 6 of last 7 games (European Ch.ship QF).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 85.67, for the away team - 72.67;
- average total points in H2H matches - 158.33.
Statistics: Slovakia vs Kosovo
- average total in the tournament: 164.5 vs 173.67;
- average total points scored: 91.5 vs 86.33;
- average total points conceded: 73 vs 87.33;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 47.5 vs 44.67;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 44 vs 41.67;
- Slovakia: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 0;
- Kosovo: average total points scored away in the tournament - 99;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 76 (home - 75) vs 76.2 (away - 75.5).
- Over 155.5 points scored in 8 of last 9 Kosovo away games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Slovakia’s winning streak may boost their confidence, but recent stats suggest we shouldn’t expect a blowout or one-sided contest. Kosovo consistently keep games close - even against stronger teams, they’ve stayed within a 12-point margin in six of their last seven outings (+11.5 handicap covered). With a huge incentive to fight for second place in the group and the possibility that Slovakia might underestimate them, the visitors look set to put up a real battle. Our pick: Kosovo to win with a +15.5 handicap.No comments
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