Israel vs Kosovo
Israel and Kosovo settle for stalemate
A goalless draw leaves both sides sharing the spoils in the Nations League.
Neither Israel nor Kosovo could find the net in a tight UEFA Nations League encounter that ended 0-0. The match defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, resulting instead in a cautious stalemate with no goals to separate the teams.
Outcome probability
Israel and Kosovo face off in a League B fixture that promises to be a tight affair. Both teams have shown glimpses of attacking quality, making this a match to watch for fans of competitive football.
Match factors
Israel's main scoring threat is Saied Abu Farchi
Farhi has scored 1 goal in 1 appearance this season, showing good finishing in limited minutes
Kosovo's attack led by Edon Zhegrova and Vedat Muriqi
Both attackers have scored 1 goal each in 2 appearances, showing consistent threat
Kosovo's defensive solidity aided by key defenders
Defenders like A. Hajdari and L. Dellova have strong recent ratings and tackling stats
Israel struggles defensively but shows scoring potential away
Israel conceded 3 goals in last home game but scored away, indicating defensive issues but attacking promise
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, no confirmed outs affecting key players
The context
In this League B round 3 match, Israel have yet to register a win, having lost both their previous games with a goal difference of 1 scored and 6 conceded. Kosovo, meanwhile, have a more balanced record with one win and one loss, scoring twice and conceding three. Both sides will be eager to improve their standings in this phase of the competition.
Key insights
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Saied Abu Farchi
Israel
Farhi has scored 1 goal in 1 appearance this season, showing good finishing in limited minutes.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal in 1 appearance, 56 minutes played
Edon Zhegrova
Kosovo
Consistent goal scorer with 1 goal in 2 appearances and good shooting volume.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal in 2 appearances, 4 shots in last match
Vedat Muriqi
Kosovo
Key forward with 1 goal in 2 appearances and strong recent home form.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal in 2 appearances, 168 minutes played
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A. Hajdari
Kosovo
Important in defensive stability with strong tackling and passing stats.
UEFA Nations League 26/27High rating (7.58) in recent home win
Analysis
The probabilities for this match are finely balanced, with Israel slightly favoured to win at about 35.7%, while draws and away wins hover just below 30%. The most likely scoreline for a home win is 2-1, reflecting Israel's ability to find the net despite defensive vulnerabilities. Kosovo's attack, led by Edon Zhegrova and Vedat Muriqi, has been consistent, but Israel's Saied Abu Farchi stands out with a goal in limited appearances and could be the difference-maker. Both teams have full squads available, so expect a competitive match with tactical battles across the pitch.
Key facts
- 1.Israel have lost both their matches in this competition so far, scoring 1 and conceding 6 goals.
- 2.Kosovo have won 1 and lost 1 in this competition, scoring 2 and conceding 3 goals.
- 3.Saied Abu Farchi is Israel's main scoring threat with 1 goal in 1 appearance this season.
- 4.Edon Zhegrova and Vedat Muriqi have each scored 1 goal in 2 appearances for Kosovo.
- 5.Total cards in the match are predicted to be around 4, reflecting a competitive game.
- 6.Both teams have full squads available with no confirmed injuries.
- 7.Kosovo's defenders like A. Hajdari have shown strong tackling and passing stats recently.
Prediction
We predict Israel to clinch a narrow 2-1 victory over Kosovo. The home side's attacking edge, particularly through Abu Farchi, should be enough to overcome Kosovo's resilient defence and forward threats. Expect a match with a handful of cards, around four, as both teams contest every ball fiercely.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Israel
Away — Kosovo
The verdict
This League B encounter is set to be a close contest with Israel just shading it thanks to their attacking potential. Kosovo will not make it easy, but the home side's slight edge in firepower should see them take the three points in a 2-1 scoreline.
Prediction generated 27 Sep 2026, 20:37 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
Kacuri
Avdyli
Jashari
Abada
Baribo
Rrahmani
Azoulay
Khalaili
Matoshi
Peretz
Match Statistics
Israel
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 4R. ShlomoD
- 5I. NachmiasD
- 8Dor PeretzM
- 9T. BariboF
- 10M. SolomonM
- 13N. StoioanovD
- 15E. PeretzM
- 17A. KhalailiM
- 20L. AbadaM
- 21E. AzoulayM
- 23A. TzurG
Substitutes
- 1Daniel PeretzG
- 2E. DasaD
- 3I. FeingoldD
- 6O. GandelmanM
- 7Y. ShuaF
- 11O. GloukhM
- 12Y. LeviM
- 14G. MizrahiD
- 16G. KanichowskyM
- 18O. GlazerG
- 19D. TurgemanF
- 22S. FarhiF
Kosovo
4-4-2Starting XI
- 3M. AvdyliD
- 4I. KrasniqiD
- 5L. DellovaD
- 8V. MatoshiM
- 9A. RrahmaniF
- 11F. AsllaniF
- 15M. VojvodaD
- 16A. SaipiG
- 17E. KrasniqiM
- 19D. KacuriM
- 22M. JashariM
Substitutes
- 1A. MurićG
- 2R. RaciD
- 7M. RashicaM
- 10E. ZhegrovaF
- 12V. BekajG
- 13D. GallapeniD
- 14M. KorenicaF
- 20V. HodžaM
- 21L. EmërllahuM
- 23L. AvdullahuM
Israel
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Stoioanov | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Dor Peretz | M | 78 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| A. Tzur | G | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Peretz | M | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| R. Shlomo | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Nachmias | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Kanichowsky | M | 12 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Khalaili | M | 77 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/7 |
| L. Abada | M | 69 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| O. Gloukh | M | 17 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| D. Turgeman | F | 21 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Azoulay | M | 73 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| E. Dasa | D | 13 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Solomon | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| I. Feingold | D | 21 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| T. Baribo | F | 69 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Y. Shua | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Glazer | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Peretz | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Gandelman | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Mizrahi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Y. Levi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Farhi | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Kosovo
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Saipi | G | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Krasniqi | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| L. Dellova | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| D. Kacuri | M | 59 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — |
| M. Avdyli | D | 59 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| D. Gallapeni | D | 31 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| E. Zhegrova | F | 13 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4/4 |
| M. Vojvoda | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| L. Avdullahu | M | 31 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Rashica | M | 21 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| V. Hodža | M | 31 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| E. Krasniqi | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/2 |
| V. Matoshi | M | 77 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/2 |
| A. Rrahmani | F | 69 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/4 |
| M. Jashari | M | 59 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| F. Asllani | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| V. Bekaj | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Emërllahu | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Korenica | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Murić | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Raci | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Israel vs Kosovo?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Israel to win against Kosovo.
- What score did Fipster predict for Israel vs Kosovo?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Israel 2–1 Kosovo.
- What were the win probabilities for Israel vs Kosovo?
- Fipster's model gave Israel a 35% chance of winning, Kosovo a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.