Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri | Nations League 2026-27 Group B3 | Thursday, September 24 | 7:45pm BST
With an intriguing Group B opener on the horizon, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the Kosovo vs Ireland odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Kosovo Vs Ireland Odds
Going into Thursday’s clash, the Kosovo vs Ireland Nations League odds lean towards a win for the Balkan side. The Dardanians are 13/10, the Boys in Green are 2/1 with the draw priced online at 21/10.
Ahead of the match, the Kosovo vs Ireland betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Kosovo Vs Ireland Preview
Fenerbahce forward Vedat Muriqi will be the main man for Kosovo on MD1 having netted four times in his last five outings at club level. However, their is a smudge of discontent in the squad after captain Amir Rrahmani surprisingly quit the national side amid an in-house squabble. Something of which head coach Franco Foda has played down.
Meanwhile, Ireland will be aiming for a positive start having come unstuck in the World Cup playoffs in March. As did their hosts. Troy Parrott – who recently scored the winner against Real Madrid for Real Betis – will be the likeliest hero in Pristina. His last four international goals – including that Hungary hat-trick – have all come on the road.
Kosovo Vs Ireland H2H Record
As far as the Kosovo vs Ireland H2H record goes, this will be the very first meeting between the two nations.
Kosovo Vs Ireland Team News
Vedat Muriqi will lead the line for Kosovo in Pristina. The Fenerbahce star has 18 goal contributions in the Nations League since it’s inception. Only a certain Erling Haaland has more (22). After Amir Rrahmani stepped down from international football, Mergim Vojvoda has been installed as the new captain and will wear the armband on Thursday night.
Jack Taylor, Harvey Vale, Mikey Johnston, Evan Ferguson, Jamie McGrath and Josh Cullen are all unavailable for Ireland. The same applies to skipper Nathan Collins but a series of new call-ups – including Liam Kitching, Joel Bagan and Owen Elding – will be hoping to earn their first international minutes. Troy Parrott will lead the line.
Kosovo Vs Ireland Predicted Lineups
Kosovo predicted lineup:
Muric; Vojvoda, Dellova, Hajdari, Gallapeni; Zhegrova, Hoxha, Rrudhani, Rashica; Asllani, Muriqi
Ireland predicted lineup:
Kelleher; O’Brien, Egan, O’Shea; Abankwah, Molumby, Knight, Manning; Azaz, Ogbene; Parrott
Kosovo Vs Ireland TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Kosovo vs Ireland is not available to watch in the UK on traditional TV channels. Instead, supporters can watch the game live via UEFA.tv or via RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player (Republic of Ireland only). Live updates will be provided by Sky Sports as well as each nation’s official social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
Kosovo Vs Ireland Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Nations League stats – This will be the first ever meeting between the sides. It’s also Kosovo’s first bow in Group B.
- Kosovo stats – The Kosovan’s have kept a clean sheet in four of their last five wins.
- Ireland stats – Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men have lost just once in their last eight.
Top Betting Angles for Kosovo vs Ireland
- Under 2.5 goals: Six of the last nine matches involving Kosovo and Ireland have produced under 2.5 goals. Online at 3/5.
- BTTS (Yes): Ireland have scored in their last three, Kosovo in six of their last seven. Our football betting markets have BTTS (Yes) available at 37/40.
- Bet boosts: Ireland to win, over 7.5 corners and Ireland over 1.5 goals. Was 5/1, Now 6/1.
Kosovo Vs Ireland Prediction
Both sides will be aiming to get their campaigns off to a flying start having suffered World Cup heartbreak in March. The Dardanians are tricky to navigate on home turf and with Ireland entertaining a number of injuries, we are going to sit on the fence and predict a low scoring draw.
Prediction: Kosovo 1-1 Ireland
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