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Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland Prediction

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Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland
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Published: 24 Sept 2026Updated: 25 Sept 2026, 13:21

Match preview

Kosovo host the Republic of Ireland on 24 September 2026 at 21:45 in the opening round of UEFA Nations League Group B3 at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina. Both teams arrive with significant defensive absences. Kosovo lost captain Amir Rrahmani following disagreements with the federation, while experienced defender Florent Hadërgjonaj is also out. Ireland are without captain Nathan Collins through injury. Despite these gaps, Kosovo showed attacking promise in their World Cup qualifying run, reaching the play-off final before losing to Türkiye. Ireland extended their unbeaten streak to seven matches and kept three clean sheets in their last four friendlies under Heimir Hallgrímsson.

Form and H2H

Kosovo won five of their last ten matches, drawing two and losing three, averaging 1.50 goals for and 1.14 against. Ireland won five of their last ten, drew three and lost two, averaging 1.64 goals for and 0.68 against. Kosovo kept four clean sheets in their last five home matches. Ireland have conceded just one goal across their last four international friendlies and three of their last four matches finished with fewer than three goals total.

Best Bet

Back Under 2.5 goals. Kosovo face defensive reorganization without Rrahmani and Hadërgjonaj, likely forcing Franco Foda toward a cautious setup. Ireland have proven tactically disciplined under Hallgrímsson, keeping clean sheets in three of four recent matches and showing they can compete in tight away fixtures without dominating possession. Both teams enter a competitive group opener with motivation to avoid early damage rather than chase an open contest. Mostbet price Under 2.5 at 1.62.

Odds to Watch

Kosovo's home advantage and attacking options through Vedat Muriqi and Milot Rashica make the home win worth monitoring at 2.41 on Mostbet. Ireland's unbeaten run and defensive solidity offer value on the draw at 3.09 on Mostbet. An away win sits at 3.15 on Mostbet for those backing Ireland's recent form and Hallgrímsson's tactical control in difficult fixtures.

Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland Odds

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Best odds3.203.123.50
Average2.602.873.27
Lowest odds2.411.953.15
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1X2 prediction for Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland

Date and time 24 September 2026 at 21:45

1X212.4339%
O/UO 1.570%
DC1/X69%
BTTSYes50%
1 39%X 30%2 31%

Both teams to score - Yes

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Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

KosovoKosovoLast matchesRep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland
100%Over 0.5 goals80%
80%Over 1.5 goals60%
60%Over 2.5 goals40%
20%Over 3.5 goals40%
60%BTTS40%
60%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head Kosovo — Rep. Of Ireland

In the last 1 meetings, Kosovo hold the edge — 1 wins for Kosovo, 0 for Rep. Of Ireland, 0 draws.

100% W — 10% D — 00% W — 0
  • KosovoKosovo1:0Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland
    UEFA Nations League · 24 Sept 2026
100%Over 0.5100%
0%Over 1.50%
0%Over 2.50%
0%BTTS0%
100%Kosovo over 0.50%

Betting profits Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Kosovo

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+15.741015
Match WinnerDraw-8.60215
Match WinnerLose-9.85315
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.421115
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+0.51415
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.771013
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-2.70613
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.75815
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-1.65715
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+0.61712
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-0.77812
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+2.14515
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-1.611015
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-0.39211
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-0.69911
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5-0.7723
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5+3.9913
Both Teams ScoreYes-1.54613
Both Teams ScoreNo+0.27713

Rep. Of Ireland

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+5.88715
Match WinnerDraw+5.73615
Match WinnerLose-9.00215
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5-0.5245
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5+2.1015
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.92914
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+5.76514
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.75913
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+0.68713
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+0.67715
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+0.32815
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+0.44415
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.551115
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-5.5617
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+2.8467
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-5.4218
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-0.0178
Goals Over/UnderOver 4+1.0911
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4-1.0001
Both Teams ScoreYes+4.32711
Both Teams ScoreNo-4.07411

Match statistics

5757%Possession %43%43
2288%Total shots12%3
889%Shots on target11%1
880%Shots off target20%2
1100%Corners0%0
1244%Fouls56%15
00%Yellow cards100%2
00%Red cards0%0
49557%Passes43%379
40958%Accurate passes42%293
117%Saves83%5
2100%Offsides0%0

Key events

  • 61'
    C. Ogbene → J. MoylanSubstitution
    Rep. Of Ireland
  • 66'
    J. MolumbyYellow card
    Rep. Of Ireland
  • 68'
    J. AbankwahYellow card
    Rep. Of Ireland
  • 73'
    E. Zhegrova → E. KrasniqiSubstitution
    Kosovo
  • 73'
    B. Zabërgja → M. RashicaSubstitution
    Kosovo
  • 80'
    T. Parrott → A. IdahSubstitution
    Rep. Of Ireland
  • 80'
    J. Abankwah → C. CoventrySubstitution
    Rep. Of Ireland
  • 83'
    V. MuriqiGoal
    Kosovo
  • 87'
    V. Hodža → Erblin OsmaniSubstitution
    Kosovo
  • 88'
    V. Muriqi → F. AsllaniSubstitution
    Kosovo
  • 88'
    J. Egan → O. EldingSubstitution
    Rep. Of Ireland
  • 88'
    L. Scales → R. ManningSubstitution
    Rep. Of Ireland

KosovoLast matches Kosovo

In the last 5 matches Kosovo have 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses. BTTS landed in 60% of those games.

40% W — 220% D — 140% L — 2
  • KosovoKosovo3:0AndorraAndorra
    WFriendlies · 07 Jun 2026
  • CzechiaCzechia2:1KosovoKosovo
    LFriendlies · 31 May 2026
  • KosovoKosovo0:1TürkiyeTürkiye
    LWorld Cup - Qualification Europe · 31 Mar 2026
  • SlovakiaSlovakia3:4KosovoKosovo
    WWorld Cup - Qualification Europe · 26 Mar 2026
  • KosovoKosovo1:1SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    DWorld Cup - Qualification Europe · 18 Nov 2025

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
1
Losses
2
Goals / game
1.8
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
60%

Rep. Of IrelandLast matches Rep. Of Ireland

In the last 5 matches Rep. Of Ireland have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

40% W — 260% D — 30% L — 0
  • CanadaCanada1:1Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland
    DFriendlies · 05 Jun 2026
  • Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland1:0QatarQatar
    WFriendlies · 28 May 2026
  • Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland5:0GrenadaGrenada
    WFriendlies · 16 May 2026
  • Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland0:0FYR MacedoniaFYR Macedonia
    DFriendlies · 31 Mar 2026
  • CzechiaCzechia2:2Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland
    DWorld Cup - Qualification Europe · 26 Mar 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
0
Goals / game
1.8
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
40%

Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland Standings

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League position 4 / 58Comparative team statisticsLeague position 3 / 58
240%Wins40%2
120%Draws60%3
240%Losses0%0
9100%Goals scored100%9
7100%Goals conceded43%3
00%Points0%0

Season statistic Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland

KosovoKosovo

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 1 / 1
  • Goals scored 9 (1.8)
  • Goals conceded 7 (1.4)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 1

Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 9 (1.8)
  • Goals conceded 3 (0.6)
  • Clean sheets 3
  • Failed to score 1

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Pristina
  • Referee Lawrence Visser

Lineups

KosovoKosovo · 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  1. A. Murić
  2. M. Vojvoda
  3. L. Dellova
  4. E. Zhegrova
  5. V. Muriqi
  6. V. Hodža
  7. I. Krasniqi
  8. A. Hajdari
  9. B. Zabërgja
  10. L. Avdullahu
  11. D. Gallapeni

Bench

  1. Erblin Osmani
  2. M. Rashica
  3. V. Bekaj
  4. A. Saipi
  5. M. Jashari
  6. F. Asllani
  7. E. Krasniqi
  8. M. Avdyli
  9. A. Rrahmani
  10. D. Kacuri
  11. V. Matoshi
  12. R. Raci

Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland · 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  1. C. Kelleher
  2. D. O'Shea
  3. J. Molumby
  4. J. Egan
  5. C. Ogbene
  6. J. Knight
  7. L. Scales
  8. T. Parrott
  9. F. Azaz
  10. J. O'Brien
  11. J. Abankwah

Bench

  1. L. Kitching
  2. C. Coventry
  3. M. O’Leary
  4. R. Manning
  5. G. Bazunu
  6. A. Idah
  7. J. Moylan
  8. J. Bagan
  9. T. Cannon
  10. K. Phillips
  11. R. Vata
  12. O. Elding

Injuries and suspensions

KosovoKosovo

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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