Kosovo is one of the “youngest” teams, at least since their official recognition. There were high expectations, and this is the first qualifying campaign where they are truly showing results. It is worth noting that in March, they also managed to beat Iceland twice in the Nations League play-out. In the autumn, after starting with a heavy defeat to their current opponent, they went on to beat Sweden in both matches and finished with a goalless draw against Slovenia.
After a successful Euro last year, Switzerland disappointed in the Nations League, although they were playing in Division A. However, in qualification, they managed to win all three matches in the first round. Only in October did Slovenia hold on for a goalless draw with the group leader, preventing an early World Cup qualification for Switzerland.
Franco Foda’s side achieved a convincing away victory in the crucial match in Slovenia. An early goal by Asllani helped, and in the middle of the second half, they sealed the final 2-0 score. Xhaka and company faced underperforming Sweden on equal terms until halftime, going into the break at 1-1. But then they scored three more, securing a comprehensive 4-1 win.
Kosovo vs Switzerland: Key Statistics and Trends
Kosovo has won eight of their last ten matches
On average, Kosovo scores two goals and concedes one per match
40% of Kosovo’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.0
Switzerland has won seven of their last eight matches
On average, Switzerland scores 2.7 goals and concedes 0.8 goals per match
50% of Switzerland’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.5.
Kosovo vs Switzerland: Probable Starting Lineups
Kosovo (probable lineup): Saipi – Hajdari, Rrahmani, Delova – Gallapeni, Muslija, Muriqi, Avdullahu, Rejbeçaj, Vojvoda – Asllani.
Switzerland (probable lineup): Kobel – R. Rodriguez, Akanji, Elvedi, Widmer – G. Xhaka, Aebischer, Ndoye, Rieder, Vargas – Embolo.
Previous Matches: Kosovo vs Switzerland
The first three head-to-head meetings in 2022–2023 ended in high-scoring draws. But in September, Switzerland outclassed their opponent with a 4-0 victory.
