Kosovo vs Israel Predictions, Picks & Odds – 14/11/2026
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Kosovo sit second in Nations League B Group 3 and will fancy their chances of consolidating that position at home. Their recent form reads as a blend of wins, draws, and the occasional defeat, but Franco Foda's side showed resilience after a chastening loss to Austria. Captain Vedat Muriqi's public accountability galvanised the squad, while Edon Zhegrova's confirmed fitness adds a creative spark that could prove decisive.
Israel remain rooted to the bottom of the group and are still searching for a first-ever victory against Kosovo. Coach Ran Ben Shimon took encouragement from a goalless draw in the reverse fixture, pointing to four clear chances his side created. Converting those opportunities remains the fundamental problem, though, and Israel's broader campaign has been deeply underwhelming. A defeat here would intensify relegation fears considerably.
Kosovo's unbeaten head-to-head record against Israel forms the backbone of the home win pick at 1.89. One victory and two draws across three meetings means Israel have never found a way past this opponent. That psychological edge matters in a fixture where Kosovo need points to secure promotion and Israel sit rooted to the bottom of the group.
Franco Foda's squad showed resilience after their loss to Austria, with captain Vedat Muriqi publicly demanding higher standards. Edon Zhegrova's confirmed fitness adds a creative dimension that Israel struggled to contain in the reverse fixture, which ended goalless. Kosovo's overall Nations League form this campaign has been considerably stronger, making the home side a justified favourite.
Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon acknowledged his side created four clear chances in that October draw, yet converting pressure into goals has been a persistent problem. Their group-stage record remains poor, and a trip to Kosovo offers little respite. The under 2.5 goals line at 1.96 also deserves attention given the tight, low-scoring nature of previous encounters between these two sides.
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Trends to Know about Kosovo vs Israel
- Kosovo unbeaten in three meetings with Israel
- Israel winless and bottom of group
- Zhegrova's fitness boosts Kosovo attack
Form & Statistics: Kosovo vs Israel
Kosovo
Recent form
Season statistics (2)
Israel
Recent form
Season statistics (1)
Lineups: Kosovo vs Israel
Kosovo
Starters
- 1 Arijanet Muric
- 2 Mërgim Vojvoda
- 3 Lumbardh Dellova
- 4 Ilir Krasniqi
- 5 Milot Avdyli
- 6 Valmir Matoshi
- 7 Ermal Krasniqi
- 8 Edon Zhegrova
- 9 Muharrem Jashari
- 10 Albion Rrahmani
- 11 Fisnik Asllani
Bench
- Veldin Hodza
- Erblin Osmani
- Dion Gallapeni
- Leon Avdullahu
- Lindon Emërllahu
- Ron Raçi
- Meriton Korenica
- Visar Bekaj
Absent
- Vesel Demaku (injury)
- Albian Hajdari (injury)
- Dion Kacuri (injury)
- Milot Rashica (injury)
Israel
Starters
- 1 Daniel Peretz
- 2 Guy Mizrahi
- 3 Nikita Stoinov
- 4 Raz Shlomo
- 5 Roy Revivo
- 6 Dor Peretz
- 7 Anan Khalaili
- 8 Liel Abada
- 9 Oscar Gloukh
- 10 Manor Solomon
- 11 Sayed Abu Farhi
Bench
- Assaf Tzur
- Yarden Shua
- Gabi Kanichowsky
- Yarin Levi
- Ilay Feingold
- Eli Dasa
- Dor Turgeman
Absent
- Tai Baribo (injury)
- Eliel Peretz (injury)
- Idan Nachmias (injury)
- Omri Gandelman (injury)
- Idan Toklomati Jorno (injury)
- Mohammad Abu Fani (injury)
Low confidence
Both sides line up in a mirrored 4-2-3-1, though it is worth keeping in mind that these XIs are speculated rather than confirmed, drawn from projections rather than official announcements. Muharrem Jashari sits at the heart of Kosovo's midfield structure, with Edon Zhegrova expected to provide the creative spark from the right flank.
For Israel, Oscar Gloukh and Liel Abada offer genuine quality in the attacking third, and their ability to exploit the channels behind Kosovo's wide midfielders could prove decisive. The identical shape sets up a tactical chess match in the centre of the park, where the double pivots on both sides will be key to controlling tempo.
How to Watch Kosovo vs Israel Match?
What time is Kosovo vs Israel?
Kosovo vs Israel kicks off on 14 November 2026 at 14:00 GMT in a UEFA Nations League B fixture.
Where is Kosovo vs Israel being played?
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