Austria vs Kosovo
Austria secures solid win over Kosovo
Three first-half goals set Austria on course before Kosovo's penalty offered late consolation.
Austria dominated the UEFA Nations League clash with Kosovo, racing to a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from D. Affengruber, J. Adamu, and C. Chukwuemeka before Kosovo pulled one back through E. Zhegrova's penalty. The home side's strong first-half showing laid the foundation for a comfortable 3-1 victory. Fipster's low-confidence prediction of an Austrian win was on the money, even if the exact scoreline was a bit off.
Outcome probability
Austria and Kosovo face off in a League B fixture where both teams have started the campaign with a win. Austria's attacking flair at home meets Kosovo's resilient defence in what promises to be a tight encounter.
Match factors
Austria's strong home scoring form
Austria scored 3 goals in their last home match with multiple players contributing goals and assists, showing attacking confidence at home.
Kosovo's solid defensive form
Kosovo kept a clean sheet in their last home match with strong defensive performances from Krasniqi and Hajdari, indicating defensive resilience.
Austria's attacking defenders
P. Mwene scored and contributed offensively from defense, adding an extra attacking dimension that could challenge Kosovo's backline.
Kosovo's key striker threat
V. Muriqi's high rating and goal in last match highlight his role as Kosovo's main goal threat, requiring close marking by Austria defenders.
Austria's midfield creativity
R. Schmid's goal and high rating in midfield suggest Austria's ability to create scoring chances through midfield runs and shots.
The context
In this League B round 2 match, Austria have already secured a 1-0 home victory in their opening game, while Kosovo also won 1-0 at home in their first match. Both sides are looking to build on their positive starts in this competition phase.
Key insights
- P
P. Mwene
Austria
Scored in last home match with a high 7.77 rating, contributing both offensively and defensively.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal, 7.77 rating in last home match
- R
R. Schmid
Austria
Scored a penalty and maintained a 7.8 rating, showing key midfield presence and shot involvement.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal (penalty), 7.8 rating in last home match
- V
V. Muriqi
Kosovo
Scored the winning goal with a high rating of 8.2 and high shot volume, posing a constant threat.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal, 8.2 rating, 5 shots in last home match
- I
I. Krasniqi
Kosovo
Strong defensive rating and high pass count, crucial for Kosovo's defensive solidity.
UEFA Nations League 26/277.56 rating, 55 passes in last match
Analysis
Austria's recent home form is bolstered by contributions from players like P. Mwene, who scored and impressed defensively, and R. Schmid, who netted a penalty and commands the midfield. Kosovo, meanwhile, rely on the goal threat of V. Muriqi and the defensive solidity of Krasniqi and Hajdari. The match is expected to be competitive, with Austria's attacking defenders potentially tipping the balance against Kosovo's sturdy backline.
Key facts
- 1.Austria won their opening League B match 1-0 at home.
- 2.Kosovo also won their first League B match 1-0 at home.
- 3.Austria's P. Mwene scored and had a strong defensive showing in the last home match.
- 4.R. Schmid scored a penalty and was influential in midfield for Austria.
- 5.Kosovo's V. Muriqi scored the winning goal in their last home match.
- 6.Defenders I. Krasniqi and A. Hajdari have been key to Kosovo's defensive strength.
Prediction
The forecast is a narrow 2-1 victory for Austria. While the home side holds the highest probability for a win, the close chances of a draw or away win suggest this will be a finely balanced contest. Expect Austria to leverage their home attacking momentum to edge past Kosovo.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Austria
Away — Kosovo
The verdict
This League B fixture should provide an entertaining battle with Austria just shading it 2-1. Both teams have shown quality in their opening matches, but Austria's home attacking edge and midfield creativity may prove decisive.
Prediction generated 24 Sep 2026, 20:44 UTC · Fipster Model v1.161
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
Danso
Yellow Card
Raci
Yellow Card
Affengruber
Assist: Schmid
Adamu
Assist: Wimmer
Zabërgja
Hodža
Krasniqi
Wöber
Schmid
Adamu
Chukwuemeka
Murić
Wanner
Veratschnig
Muriqi
Affengruber
Yellow Card
Zhegrova
Penalty
Matoshi
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Austria
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2D. AffengruberD
- 3K. DansoD
- 4X. SchlagerM
- 6N. SeiwaldM
- 8J. AdamuF
- 10P. WannerM
- 13Christian ZawieschitzkyG
- 14M. WöberD
- 15N. VeratschnigD
- 18R. SchmidM
- 21P. WimmerM
Substitutes
- 1A. SchlagerG
- 5S. PoschD
- 7V. MarkovicM
- 9S. KalajdzicF
- 11C. LangM
- 12F. WiegeleG
- 16F. BacherD
- 17C. ChukwuemekaM
- 19M. GrüllF
- 20S. HorvathM
- 22A. PrassD
- 23M. FriedlD
Kosovo
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1A. MurićG
- 2R. RaciD
- 4I. KrasniqiD
- 5L. DellovaD
- 13D. GallapeniM
- 14B. ZabërgjaF
- 15M. VojvodaM
- 17E. KrasniqiF
- 18V. MuriqiF
- 20V. HodžaM
- 23L. AvdullahuM
Substitutes
- 3M. AvdyliM
- 7M. RashicaM
- 8V. MatoshiM
- 9A. RrahmaniF
- 10E. ZhegrovaF
- 11F. AsllaniF
- 12V. BekajG
- 16A. SaipiG
- 19D. KacuriM
- 21L. SadriuD
- 22V. DemakuM
Austria
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Adamu | F | 58 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| P. Wimmer | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2/4 |
| D. Affengruber | D | 90 | 7.4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| N. Veratschnig | D | 79 | 7.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| C. Chukwuemeka | M | 32 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| X. Schlager | M | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Seiwald | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Danso | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| M. Friedl | D | 11 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Schmid | M | 58 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| V. Markovic | M | 22 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Christian Zawieschitzky | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Kalajdzic | F | 32 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/3 |
| A. Prass | D | 32 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Wanner | M | 68 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Wöber | D | 58 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Grüll | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Bacher | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Schlager | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Horvath | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Wiegele | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Lang | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Posch | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Kosovo
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Zhegrova | F | 44 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| E. Krasniqi | F | 46 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| L. Avdullahu | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| I. Krasniqi | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Dellova | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/3 |
| F. Asllani | F | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Raci | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Murić | G | 65 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Muriqi | F | 80 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| V. Hodža | M | 46 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| B. Zabërgja | F | 46 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Avdyli | M | 44 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| M. Vojvoda | M | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| D. Gallapeni | M | 90 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| V. Matoshi | M | 44 | 5.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| A. Saipi | G | 25 | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Rashica | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Demaku | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Bekaj | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Sadriu | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Rrahmani | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Kacuri | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Austria vs Kosovo?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Austria to win against Kosovo.
- What score did Fipster predict for Austria vs Kosovo?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Austria 2–1 Kosovo.
- What were the win probabilities for Austria vs Kosovo?
- Fipster's model gave Austria a 37% chance of winning, Kosovo a 31% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 37% confidence — a low-confidence call.