Kosovo vs Israel Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 14 November 2026

📊 The teams have met three times in official competitions, and Kosovo have yet to lose to Israel, with one win and two draws. In qualifying for Euro 2024, the sides drew in Tel Aviv (1-1), before Kosovo won at home thanks to the only goal of the match. In the first round of fixtures in the current Nations League, they again failed to produce a winner, drawing 0-0.

📋 Kosovo’s predicted starting XI: Muric - Vojvoda, Hajrizi, Krasniqi, Raci, Gallapeni - Avdullahu, Hoxha - Zhegrova, Muriqi, Asllani.

📋 Israel’s predicted starting XI: Tzur - Stoyanov, Shlomo, Nachmias, Revivo - Peretz, Azulay, Gloukh - Abada, Khalaili, Solomon.

The standings mean both national teams have to play at full intensity: a draw would effectively end the hosts’ chances of finishing first and leave the visitors bottom of the group ahead of the final round against the group leaders. Neither side received a yellow card in their October meeting. But Kosovo are clear favourites at home. Israel will have to regularly stop the hosts’ attacks with tactical fouls near the penalty area. Prediction - Israel to receive more yellow cards than Kosovo.

Meetings between these national teams have consistently been tight and cautious. Kosovo have focused on defensive solidity in the current Nations League and have consistently conceded few goals. Israel have struggled to create chances in the opposition penalty area. The hosts should keep a clean sheet against the outsiders. Prediction - Both Teams to Score - No, odds of 2.03*.

Israel drop into a compact low block away from home, ceding possession and relieving the pressure with clearances behind the goal line when balls are played into the box and shots are blocked. Kosovo had the territorial advantage in the October match, and in Pristina their pressure will translate into an advantage in corners. Prediction - Kosovo to win on corners, odds 1.64*.

For those who favour higher odds, a combined bet based on Kosovo’s home record and both national teams’ low scoring is an excellent option. Kosovo have not lost at home in the current Nations League campaign, and the over has not landed in any of their three head-to-head matches against Israel. The hosts will eventually overcome the group outsiders thanks to their better organisation, but will do so in their usual pragmatic style, without a heavy win. Risky bet - Kosovo to Win and Total Goals - Under 2.5, odds 3.85*.

Vedat Muriqi is the focal point of Kosovo’s attack. The imposing forward scored the winning goal against Ireland and consistently created dangerous chances, with 10 of his 12 shots in the tournament on target. Against Israel’s vulnerable defence, Muriqi’s ability to overpower defenders in the air will be the hosts’ main weapon. Prediction - Vedat Muriqi to score a goal, odds 2.10*.

Kosovo have never lost to Israel. They have also played much more cohesive football throughout the autumn campaign. The visitors have not won a single match and have looked weak in possession-based attacks. With the backing of the crowd in Pristina, the hosts will at least prevent their opponents from taking all three points. A reliable bet is Kosovo to Win or Draw at odds of 1.22*.

If Israel, who have nothing left to lose in the fight to stay in League B, abandon their defensive approach from the start and score an early goal, the hosts will have to open up and commit more players forward. In that case, the space left in the defensive midfield area will break the usual low-scoring pattern of this fixture and turn the game into an end-to-end exchange of goals. Alternative bet - Total Goals - Over 2.5, odds 1.90*.

*The odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.

⭐️ Editor’s Prediction

The two sides heading into this match have the same standing in the FIFA rankings but differ in their organisation and attacking potential. Kosovo have been solid defensively, conceding just one goal in two home matches in Pristina, while Israel have scored only twice in four Nations League matches and have struggled to create chances in the opposition box.

The head-to-head record also clearly points to a low-scoring game: none of the three previous meetings between these teams produced more than two goals  The cost of a mistake at the end of the group stage is too high, so both sides will play as cautiously as possible. Our main prediction is Total Goals - Under 2.5. Correct score prediction: 1-0.