Kosovo vs Austria
Match recap
Kosovo and Austria drew 1–1 in their UEFA Nations League fixture. Asllani scored for Kosovo; Lang replied for Austria. Kosovo held 35% possession to 65% for Austria.
Outcome probability
Kosovo and Austria face off in a League B encounter where recent form and tactical nuances promise an intriguing contest. Both sides have shown glimpses of quality, but Austria's attacking momentum could prove decisive.
Match factors
Austria's midfield creativity vs Kosovo's defense
Austria's Schmid and Wimmer provide strong creative threat exploiting Kosovo's moderate defensive record.
Muriqi's scoring form at home
Vedat Muriqi has scored 1 goal in 2 appearances with high shot volume, above league average for attackers.
Austria's recent scoring consistency
Austria has scored in all last 3 matches, showing strong attacking momentum heading into this fixture.
No confirmed absences for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so tactical choices will be key without injury disruptions.
The context
In this League B round 4 fixture, Kosovo have played three matches with a record of one win, one draw, and one loss, scoring twice and conceding three. Austria have been in better form, unbeaten in three with two wins and a draw, netting eight goals and conceding four. Their previous meeting saw Austria claim victory, adding an extra edge to this encounter.
Key insights
Romano Schmid
Austria
Schmid's recent goal and assist highlight his creative influence, making him a key threat against Kosovo's defence.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal and 1 assist in 2 appearances
Vedat Muriqi
Kosovo
Muriqi's strong home scoring form and high shot volume make him Kosovo's main attacking outlet.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal in 2 home appearances, 5 shots in last home game
Junior Adamu
Austria
Adamu's goal against Kosovo and strong recent form suggest he will be pivotal in Austria's attack.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal in 2 appearances, high rating of 7.84 in recent home game
Patrick Wimmer
Austria
Wimmer's role as top assist provider and set-piece taker adds a creative edge to Austria's midfield.
UEFA Nations League 26/272 assists in last 3 games, 81.5 avg mins/game
Analysis
Austria's recent performances in this competition highlight their attacking prowess, scoring in every match and boasting a strong midfield creativity spearheaded by Romano Schmid and Patrick Wimmer. Kosovo's Vedat Muriqi remains a key threat at home, but Austria's ability to exploit defensive vulnerabilities could tilt the balance. The probability heavily favours an away win, with a predicted halftime score of 0-1 and a fulltime result of 1-2, supported by a moderate disciplinary count.
Key facts
- 1.Kosovo have played 3 matches in this competition (W1 D1 L1, GF 2 / GA 3)
- 2.Austria have played 3 matches in this competition (W2 D1 L0, GF 8 / GA 4)
- 3.Austria won the only previous meeting against Kosovo
- 4.Austria has scored in all last 3 matches in this competition
- 5.Vedat Muriqi has scored 1 goal in 2 appearances at home in this competition
- 6.Patrick Wimmer has provided 2 assists in the last 3 games for Austria
- 7.Romano Schmid has both scored and assisted recently for Austria
- 8.No confirmed absences for either team
Prediction
Expect Austria to take an early lead and maintain control, despite Kosovo's efforts to respond. The predicted 2-1 scoreline reflects Austria's superior recent form and head-to-head advantage, with key players like Junior Adamu and Romano Schmid likely to influence the outcome.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Kosovo
Away — Austria
The verdict
This League B clash promises competitive football, but Austria's consistent scoring and tactical edge should see them edge out Kosovo. Fans can anticipate a closely fought match with moments of quality from both sides, ultimately favouring the visitors.
Prediction generated 1 Oct 2026, 20:44 UTC · Fipster Model v1.162
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
FIFA world ranking
Wimmer
Prass
Schmid
Zabërgja
Muriqi
Asllani
Assist: Zhegrova
Seiwald
Zhegrova
Hodža
Lang
Assist: Kalajdzic
Rashica
Dellova
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Kosovo
3-4-3Starting XI
- 2R. RaciD
- 4I. KrasniqiD
- 5L. DellovaD
- 10E. ZhegrovaF
- 13D. GallapeniM
- 14B. ZabërgjaF
- 15M. VojvodaM
- 16A. SaipiG
- 18V. MuriqiF
- 20V. HodžaM
- 23L. AvdullahuM
Substitutes
- 1A. MurićG
- 3L. SadriuD
- 7M. RashicaM
- 8V. MatoshiM
- 9A. RrahmaniF
- 11F. AsllaniF
- 12V. BekajG
- 17E. KrasniqiF
- 19V. DemakuM
- 21L. EmërllahuM
- 22M. KorenicaF
Austria
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1A. SchlagerG
- 3K. DansoD
- 4X. SchlagerM
- 5S. PoschD
- 6N. SeiwaldM
- 10R. SchmidM
- 11M. GregoritschF
- 18F. BacherD
- 20K. LaimerD
- 21P. WimmerM
- 22A. PrassM
Substitutes
- 2D. AffengruberD
- 7C. LangM
- 8J. AdamuF
- 9S. KalajdzicF
- 12F. WiegeleG
- 13M. BignettiG
- 14M. WöberD
- 15P. LienhartD
- 16P. MweneD
- 17C. ChukwuemekaM
- 19M. GrüllF
- 23M. FriedlD
Kosovo
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Zhegrova | F | 81 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8/11 |
| F. Asllani | F | 23 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| V. Muriqi | F | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| E. Krasniqi | F | 9 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| I. Krasniqi | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Gallapeni | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4/7 |
| L. Dellova | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| M. Vojvoda | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| M. Rashica | M | 21 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| L. Avdullahu | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| V. Demaku | M | 9 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| R. Raci | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Zabërgja | F | 67 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/3 |
| V. Hodža | M | 81 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| M. Korenica | F | 2 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Saipi | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Sadriu | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Murić | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Rrahmani | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Emërllahu | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Matoshi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Bekaj | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Austria
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Lang | M | 28 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| A. Schlager | G | 90 | 7.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| X. Schlager | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| F. Bacher | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| K. Danso | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Kalajdzic | F | 28 | 6.8 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| S. Posch | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| K. Laimer | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/3 |
| M. Wöber | D | 13 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Gregoritsch | F | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 |
| A. Prass | M | 62 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| N. Seiwald | M | 77 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Grüll | F | 28 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| P. Wimmer | M | 62 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| R. Schmid | M | 62 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| F. Wiegele | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Chukwuemeka | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Adamu | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Lienhart | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Mwene | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Friedl | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Affengruber | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Bignetti | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Kosovo vs Austria?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Austria to win against Kosovo.
- What score did Fipster predict for Kosovo vs Austria?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Kosovo 1–2 Austria.
- What were the win probabilities for Kosovo vs Austria?
- Fipster's model gave Kosovo a 2% chance of winning, Austria a 95% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.