Kosovo vs Turkiye Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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by Kennedy Kechula | in World Cup Predictions
Kosovo are on the verge of history as they welcome Turkey for the final match of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers run. On Tuesday, the two nations will battle in Pristina in a one-off tie with the winner qualifying for the summer’s global showpiece. Read on to find our prediction of the match.
This is the third time these two nations are meeting in a competitive setting. Their last encounter came nine years ago, with Turkey winning 4-1. The visitors have a 100% record in this fixture and are strongly favored by bookmakers to win.
Kosovo, looking to qualify for the World Cup for the first time, won a seven-goal thriller against Slovakia in the semi-finals. That 4-3 win saw them set up a six-game unbeaten run. Turkey, on their part, edged out Romania 1-0 in a closely fought tie in Istanbul to reach the final. Vincenzo Montella’s side has a healthy run away from home.
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Kosovo v Turkiye Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.8 | 3.45 | 1.97 |
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3.82 | 3.52 | 1.97 |
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3.84 | 3.5 | 1.97 |
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3.8 | 3.6 | 1.95 |
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3.85 | 3.5 | 1.97 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Kosovo and Turkiye?
Our prediction for the Kosovo vs Turkiye match is: more than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 31/03/2026 between Kosovo and Turkiye in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 34.85% for a win of Kosovo against Turkiye with odds of 4 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Kosovo vs Turkiye is 20.45% with odds of 3.7 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 44.7% chance ⭐ for a win of Turkiye vs Kosovo with odds of 2 at Betway.
Kosovo - Turkiye Prediction and Best Odds:
| Kosovo Turkiye Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Turkiye wins | 44.7% | 2 at Betway |
| Over 2.5 goals | 58.18% | 2 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 60.42% | 1.83 at LSbet |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Turkiye | 20.21% | 5.25 at LSbet |
Kosovo vs Turkiye Form
Kosovo and Turkiye Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Mar 2026 - World Cup
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
8 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
8 Sept 2025 - World Cup
9 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
6 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Mar 2026 - World Cup
15 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
12 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Mar 2026 - World Cup
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2025 - World Cup
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
11 Oct 2025 - World Cup
7 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Mar 2026 - World Cup
15 Nov 2025 - World Cup
14 Oct 2025 - World Cup
7 Sept 2025 - World Cup
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
16 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
11 Oct 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
Kosovo vs Turkiye Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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0 %
100 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
11 Jun 2017 - World Cup
12 Nov 2016 - World Cup
Kosovo - Turkiye: Form Analysis
Kosovo haven’t lost in six games, winning four. Coupling this form with the advantage of playing at home, the Dardarnians should arrive confident of a win. Kosovo are looking to qualify for the World Cup for the first time. Coached by Franco Foda, the Southeast European nation is having one of the most shocking qualifying campaigns.
Placed 80th in the world, Kosovo are the lowest-ranked nation to have made the semi-finals. To advance to the playoffs, they finished as runners-up in Group B. They won three of six games, edging out Slovenia and Sweden. Kosovo won 4-3 away to Slovakia this past week to move to within one win of a historic feat.
Kosovo are eyeing their first ever World Cup appearance.
Turkey also missed out on automatic qualification after finishing second in their Group. Pooled in Group E, Vincenzo Montella’s men won four of six matches as they finished three points behind group winners Spain. Turkey recorded their best-ever performance at a World Cup in the 2002 edition, finishing third.
That remains their last appearance and they’ll be looking to change the narrative. The Crescent Stars defeated Romania by a solitary goal at home to set up this do-or-die clash with Kosovo. That win extended their current unbeaten streak to five games. Turkey have never lost against Kosovo, winning all three previous meetings across all competitions.
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Kosovo against Turkiye Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
A. Saipi
V. Bekaj
DefenderI. Krasniqi
F. Hadergjonaj
F. Aliti
E. Zhegrova
V. Berisha
M. Rashica
L. Emerllahu
ForwardB. Zabergja
E. Krasniqi
A. Rrahmani
M. Gunok
A. Bayindir
DefenderS. Akaydin
M. Muldur
E. Elmali
S. Ozcan
K. Ayhan
A. Karazor
ForwardY. Akgun
B. Yilmaz
D. Gul
I. Kahveci
Missing players
L. Avdullahu
Kosovo & Turkiye Squad Analysis
Kosovo had four different scorers in the semi-final blockbuster against Slovakia, depicting them as a very attacking side. Among them was Fisnik Asllani, who has now scored three goals in these qualifiers.
Vedat Muriqi is Kosovo’s all-time leading scorer with 32 goals, and though he did not score in Slovakia, should be key for the hosts here. Milot Rashica is another to look out for here. Scorer of 12 goals, the attacking midfielder plays his club football in Turkey.
Guler has five goal contributions for Turkey in the 2026 WCQ.
Turkey are blessed with an array of attacking talents. Kenan Yildiz and Arda Guler are two of Europe’s top young players and have proven to be key in Turkey’s push for a World Cup return. Yildiz has scored three times in these qualifiers.
Guler provided the assist for Ferdi Kadioglu’s winner in the semis. Hakan Calhanoglu is the most capped player in the current Turkey squad and, with over 100 caps, has scored 22 goals for his country.
Most goals and assists
Kosovo
Turkiye
F. Asllani
(6 Goals)
K. Akturkoglu
(6 Goals)
M. Vojvoda
(8 Assists)
A. Guler
(7 Assists)
Kosovo - Turkiye Key Points
- Kosovo scored four goals in their last game.
- Kosovo conceded three goals in their last match
- Turkey have scored 18 goals so far in the qualifiers.
- In their last five games, Turkey have scored two or more goals four times
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Our Kosovo vs Turkiye Prediction
Our prediction for Kosovo v Turkey is for more than 2.5 goals. The prize for a win here is huge, and neither side will want to see it drift away easily. We expect to see both nations set up in attacking mode, and a high-scoring game looks likely.
With a star-studded attacking line-up, Turkey have almost hit 20 goals in the race for this summer’s showpiece. Kosovo, on their part, though not as free attacking as their visitors, have the advantage of playing this match at home. They also showed that rare side of their game in the semis, and that performance should spur them on here.
Kosovo vs Turkiye Alternative Predictions
Turkiye wins
In our second prediction, we are settling for Turkey to win. Turkey haven’t lost in any of the three times they have faced off with Kosovo. They have also failed to win only one of their last five games, which was a 2-2 draw with reigning European champions Spain.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Kosovo Turkiye
| Kosovo vs Turkiye | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosovo wins | 4.2 | 4 | -4.8% |
| Draw | 3.35 | 3.7 | +10.4% |
| Turkiye wins | 1.89 | 2 | +5.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Turkiye is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 5.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 52.9% and is now 50.0% (-2.9%)
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Kosovo vs Turkiye - FAQs
This match will be played on Tuesday, 31 March.
This match will be played in Pristina, Kosovo, at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
