Slovakia vs Kosovo Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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Only two games separate Slovakia or Kosovo from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two nations will be facing off in a one-legged qualification semi-final playoff this Thursday. They will be vying for a final slot where they will be up against Turkey or Romania for a chance to feature at the global showpiece. Read on for our prediction of the match.
Slovakia will enjoy the hosting rights in this encounter, having finished second in Group A of qualifying after a 6-0 defeat against Germany. They haven't been at the World Cup since 2010, and this is their opportunity to end the wait.
The hosts only have to improve on their 67% win rate in the first round of qualification. They are unbeaten in eight home matches, and this will pose a problem to Kosovo’s quest for a first World Cup appearance as an independent state. This will mark the first ever meeting between the two nations.
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Slovakia v Kosovo Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.6 | 3.8 | 5.75 |
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2.44 | 2.96 | 3.26 |
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2.4 | 2.98 | 3.32 |
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2.45 | 3 | 3.2 |
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2.38 | 3 | 3.3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Slovakia and Kosovo?
Our prediction for the Slovakia vs Kosovo match is: under 2.5 goals & BTTS – No.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 26/03/2026 between Slovakia and Kosovo in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 39.48% for a win of Slovakia against Kosovo with odds of 2.5 at Betway.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Slovakia vs Kosovo is 21.61% with odds of 3.8 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 38.91% chance ⭐ for a win of Kosovo vs Slovakia with odds of 5.75 at Stake.
Slovakia - Kosovo Prediction and Best Odds:
| Slovakia Kosovo Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia wins | 39.48% | 2.5 at Betway |
| Under 2.5 | 60.62% | 2.01 at Tonybet |
| Both Team To Score: No | 76.19% | 1.68 at Betsson |
| Half-time: Kosovo / Full-time: Slovakia | 17.26% | 35 at LSbet |
Slovakia vs Kosovo Form
Slovakia and Kosovo Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Nov 2025 - World Cup
14 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
7 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
19 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
11 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Nov 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
7 Sept 2025 - World Cup
10 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
5 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)
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
9 Sept 2024 - UEFA Nations League
Slovakia - Kosovo: Form Analysis
Slovakia suffered a heavy defeat to Germany in their final qualification match, conceding six goals. They’ve had time to reset, and here they come, eyeing a fifth win in seven matches. While generally the Slovak Falcons have struggled, their run at home has been impressive.
Across their last eight home matches, Slovakia are unbeaten, winning five and keeping six clean sheets. One of those clean sheets was against Germany, and such performances are what Slovakia will be looking back to. In a match where the winner takes all, the hosts have an upper hand. Francesco Calzona’s men will be out to avoid back-to-back defeats.
Kosovo are looking to qualify for a major competition for the first time.
Kosovo might have never qualified for a major tournament, but they aren’t to be underrated here. They only lost once in the qualifiers, finishing second in Group B, three points behind leaders Switzerland.
The Dardanians have actually only lost once in their last 11 matches, a run that goes back all the way to November 2024. That was against Switzerland, while they have eight wins in the process. The visitors have only conceded one goal in the last five matches. Kosovo’s away record isn’t too bad either; they lost only four of their last 12 matches on the road.
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Slovakia against Kosovo Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
M. Rodak
D. Takac
DefenderP. Pekarik
D. Krcik
N. Gyomber
MidfielderT. Suslov
L. Benes
P. Hrosovsky
T. Rigo
ForwardL. Tupta
A. Kapralik
S. Mraz
A. Saipi
V. Bekaj
DefenderF. Hadergjonaj
F. Aliti
I. Krasniqi
MidfielderE. Zhegrova
V. Berisha
L. Emerllahu
M. Rashica
ForwardB. Zabergja
A. Rrahmani
E. Krasniqi
Missing players
L. Avdullahu
Slovakia & Kosovo Squad Analysis
Slovakia were dealt a blow recently as defender Lubomir Satka suffered a hand injury. In goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, though, they have a key man in defence. They also have a good offense, plus the availability of Stanislav Lobotka, who operates in the midfield.
The Falcons aren’t short of options across the field, but they seemingly had some panic call-ups. Milan Skriniar and Leo Sauer, who have been nursing injuries in recent weeks, are part of the team for these qualifiers.
Kosovo midfielder Leon Avdullahu picked up an injury over the weekend.
Kosovo will place most of their attacking hopes on Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani. The 23-year-old scored twice in the qualifiers and will be in good shape coming here, having had a goal and an assist in Hoffenheim’s last three matches.
Meanwhile, Napoli defender Amir Rrahmani’s battles with injuries continue. He played both matches in the last international week but has missed his club’s last five matches and will sit out here too.
Most goals and assists
Slovakia
Kosovo
D. Strelec
(5 Goals)
F. Asllani
(6 Goals)
D. Hancko
(5 Assists)
M. Vojvoda
(8 Assists)
Slovakia - Kosovo Key Points
- Four of Slovakia’s last five matches had under 2.5 goals.
- Only seven goals were scored in Kosovo’s last five matches.
- Only one of Kosovo’s last five games had both teams scoring.
- In nine of Slovakia’s last 10 games, at least one side failed to score.
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Our Slovakia vs Kosovo Prediction
These two sides haven't been scoring a lot and are unable to call on some of their key players. In their last 10 matches, Slovakia didn’t manage more than two goals. In fact, they scored twice on only two occasions in that run.
They failed to score completely five times in the 10 outings. As for Kosovo, the one time their match had over 2.5 goals in the last six was in their 4-0 defeat to Switzerland. These trends could extend into the coming game. As such, our prediction for Slovakia v Kosovo is for under 2.5 goals & BTTS – No.
Slovakia vs Kosovo Alternative Predictions
Slovakia wins
Slovakia will have the advantage of playing at home here. They have been superb on their turf, currently holding a seven-game unbeaten run, with five wins in there. Meanwhile, Kosovo have suffered four defeats in their last nine matches on the road. This could make it five in 10, and our second prediction is for Slovakia to win.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Slovakia Kosovo
| Slovakia vs Kosovo | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia wins | 1.88 | 2.5 | +33.0% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 3.8 | +11.8% |
| Kosovo wins | 4.33 | 5.75 | +32.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Slovakia is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 33.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 53.2% and is now 40.0% (-13.2%)
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Slovakia vs Kosovo - FAQs
The Slovakia v Kosovo match will be played on Thursday, 26th March.
The Slovakia v Kosovo match will be played at Tehelne Pole in Bratislava.
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