Kosovo could have made their debut at the summer World Cup. However, they lost to Türkiye in the final round of the spring playoffs. They opened their Nations League campaign at home against Ireland, securing a win thanks to a late goal from Muriqi. They then lost 1-3 in Austria. On what was effectively neutral ground against Israel, they failed to find the net, settling for a goalless draw.
Austria made their first World Cup appearance this century, advancing from the group stage before suffering a 0-3 defeat to Spain in the round of 16. They began their Nations League campaign by hosting Israel and winning 3-1. Then, in the aforementioned head-to-head clash with Ireland, they had to work hard to salvage at least a 2-2 draw.
One of UEFA’s youngest members scores an average of 1.4 goals per game while conceding one. Rangnick’s side averages 2.1 goals scored and 1.4.
Kosovo vs Austria: key statistics and trends
Kosovo have failed to win in their last two matches
In 40% of Kosovo’s matches, both teams score, while the average total goals per game is 2.4
Austria have won two of their last three matches
In 60% of Austria’s matches, both teams score, while the average total goals per game is 3.5
Kosovo vs Austria: possible starting lineups
Kosovo play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Muric – Dellova, Ilir Krasniqi, Rachic – Vojvoda, Avdullahu, Hodza, Gallapeni – Ermal Krasniqi, Muriqi, Zaberxha
Austria play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Wiegele – Posh, Affengruber, Lienhart, Mwene – Seiwald, Schlager – Chukwueemeka, Wimmer, Schmid – Kalajdzic
