Ireland vs Kosovo Prediction & Betting Tips - UEFA Nations League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in UEFA Nations League Predictions
Ireland and Kosovo meet on matchday six of Group B3 in the UEFA Nations League (UNL), with a point needed to achieve their respective goals. This match on Tuesday at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin between the 3rd-placed ‘Boys in Green’ and the 2nd-placed ‘Dardanians’ could be a tight game, and under 2.5 goals is our match prediction.
With five points (W1, D2, L2), Ireland are two points above bottom-placed Israel. A draw could be enough to secure a stay in League B, while a win will push them to promotion play-offs. Kosovo have six points (W1, D3, L1) and need to avoid defeat to reach play-offs.
A narrow 1-0 away defeat at Austria on Saturday extended Ireland’s winless run to three (D2, L1). Their only win of this campaign came against Israel, but that victory was on the road. They have drawn both their home games in this UNL and have not lost their last four UNL home fixtures (W2, D2).
Kosovo drew 0-0 at home against Israel on Saturday for a third stalemate in a row. They have now gone winless in four (D3, L1) since starting the campaign with a 1-0 win over Ireland. Recreating that result depends on reversing their recent run of results on the road, as Kosovo have failed to win their last three trips (D1, L2).
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Ireland v Kosovo Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus |
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1.82 | 3.25 | 4.40 |
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2.18 | 3.24 | 3.81 |
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2.13 | 3.17 | 3.72 |
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1.87 | 3.39 | 3.92 |
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2.13 | 3.17 | 3.72 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Ireland and Kosovo?
Our prediction for the Ireland vs Kosovo match is: under 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/11/2026 between Ireland and Kosovo in UEFA Nations League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 33.5% for a win of Ireland against Kosovo with odds of 2.18 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Ireland vs Kosovo is 33.43% with odds of 3.39 at Betwinner.
- Our prediction model gives a 33.07% chance ⭐ for a win of Kosovo vs Ireland with odds of 4.4 at Stake.
Ireland vs Kosovo Form
Ireland and Kosovo's standings in the UEFA Nations League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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2
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6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | -1 |
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3
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5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +1 |
Ireland and Kosovo Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1 Oct 2026 - UEFA Nations League
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16 May 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
13 Nov 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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27 Sept 2026 - UEFA Nations League
24 Sept 2026 - UEFA Nations League
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
26 Mar 2026 - World Cup
16 Nov 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Nov 2026 - UEFA Nations League
4 Oct 2026 - UEFA Nations League
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27 Sept 2026 - UEFA Nations League
24 Sept 2026 - UEFA Nations League
7 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Nov 2026 - UEFA Nations League
4 Oct 2026 - UEFA Nations League
24 Sept 2026 - UEFA Nations League
7 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - World Cup
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Oct 2026 - UEFA Nations League
27 Sept 2026 - UEFA Nations League
31 May 2026 - International Friendlies
26 Mar 2026 - World Cup
15 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
Ireland vs Kosovo Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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0 %
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Ireland vs Kosovo last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Substitutes
M. O'Leary
M. Travers
DefenderJ. Egan
L. Kitching
J. O'Brien
MidfielderR. Vata
C. Coventry
J. Knight
B. Lawal
H. Vale
ForwardC. Ogbene
T. Cannon
A. Muric
V. Bekaj
DefenderB. Kurtulus
R. Raci
MidfielderL. Emerllahu
D. Kacuri
E. Rexhbecaj
M. Avdyli
B. Fazliji
ForwardA. Rrahmani
B. Zabergja
F. Asllani
Most goals and assists
Ireland
Kosovo
T. Parrott
(4 Goals)
V. Muriqi
(1 Goals)
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E. Zhegrova
(1 Goals)
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F. Asllani
(1 Goals)
J. Moylan
(1 Assists)
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J. Abankwah
(1 Assists)
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A. Idah
(1 Assists)
E. Zhegrova
(1 Assists)
Ireland and Kosovo Stats in UEFA Nations League
Ireland - Kosovo Key Points
- Four of Kosovo’s last five UNL matches have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Five of Ireland’s last seven matches have also seen fewer than three goals.
- Five of Ireland’s last ten UNL matches have seen at most two goals scored.
- The only previous head-to-head was won 1-0 by Kosovo on matchday one of this edition.
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Our Ireland vs Kosovo Prediction
Ireland need at least a point from this game to stay away from relegation play-offs or hope Israel don’t win against Austria in the other matchday five fixture of this group. They lost the reverse fixture but have gone unbeaten in their last four home UNL games while also being unbeaten in their last 11 designated home fixtures. Kosovo need to avoid defeat to confirm the promotion play-off spot.
This could be a tighter match that neither team wants to lose. Our Ireland vs Kosovo match prediction is under 2.5 goals.
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