Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland
Kosovo clinch narrow win over Ireland
V. Muriqi's late strike seals a tight UEFA Nations League victory.
Kosovo edged out the Republic of Ireland 1-0 thanks to V. Muriqi's decisive goal in the 83rd minute. The match was a closely contested affair with the breakthrough coming late in the second half. Fipster's prediction of a home win was on the money, though the exact scoreline proved a bit optimistic.
Analysis
The upcoming clash between Kosovo and the Republic of Ireland promises a tight contest, with both sides eager to start their campaign on a positive note. Kosovo's attacking prowess, bolstered by players with top European experience, could prove decisive.
This match marks the opening round of the competition, with both teams looking to establish early momentum. While detailed recent form data is limited, Kosovo's home advantage and key players' experience in top leagues provide them with a slight edge.
Kosovo's attackers, notably E. Zhegrova from Juventus and V. Muriqi from Mallorca, bring valuable top-five European league experience, likely to challenge Ireland's defence effectively. Midfielders like E. Rexhbeçaj and M. Rashica offer creative support, enhancing Kosovo's attacking threat. The predicted 2-1 scoreline reflects Kosovo's ability to score more, with a halftime lead of 1-0 suggesting a strong start. Ireland's limited data on key players adds an element of uncertainty, but they are expected to put up a fight.
Prediction
The forecast leans towards a home win for Kosovo with a 2-1 final score, supported by a halftime advantage of 1-0. The confidence level is moderate at 50%, acknowledging the close probabilities between all possible outcomes. Expect a competitive match with Kosovo just shading it.
Outcome probability
Match factors
Kosovo's Serie A Experience Upfront
Kosovo's attackers Zhegrova and Muriqi bring top5EU league experience, likely to exploit Ireland's defense.
Kosovo's Home Advantage in Predicted Score
Predicted 2-1 score favors Kosovo scoring more, supporting their attackers' scoring chances.
Limited Recent Data Increases Uncertainty
Lack of recent form data for both teams lowers prediction confidence and player impact certainty.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Kosovo's blend of top-tier attacking talent and home advantage should see them through to a narrow victory over the Republic of Ireland. While the margin may be slim, the hosts are poised to start their campaign with a win.
- Kosovo's predicted fulltime score is 2-1 in their favour.
- Halftime score prediction is 1-0 to Kosovo.
- Home win probability is slightly higher at 32.5% compared to draw and away win.
- E. Zhegrova and V. Muriqi bring top-five European league experience to Kosovo's attack.
- E. Rexhbeçaj and M. Rashica are key creative midfielders for Kosovo.
- Limited recent form data for both teams increases prediction uncertainty.
- Total cards predicted in the match are four, indicating a competitive game.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Kosovo
Away — Rep. Of Ireland
No standout best passers flagged for Rep. Of Ireland
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
Ogbene
Molumby
Yellow Card
Abankwah
Yellow Card
Zabërgja
Zhegrova
Parrott
Abankwah
Muriqi
Hodža
Scales
Muriqi
Egan
Match Statistics
Kosovo
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1A. MurićG
- 4I. KrasniqiD
- 5L. DellovaD
- 10E. ZhegrovaM
- 13D. GallapeniD
- 14B. ZabërgjaM
- 15M. VojvodaD
- 18V. MuriqiF
- 20V. HodžaM
- 21A. HajdariD
- 23L. AvdullahuM
Substitutes
- 2R. RaciD
- 3M. AvdyliM
- 7M. RashicaM
- 8V. MatoshiM
- 9A. RrahmaniF
- 11F. AsllaniF
- 12V. BekajG
- 16A. SaipiG
- 17E. KrasniqiF
- 19D. KacuriM
- 22M. JashariM
Rep. Of Ireland
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1C. KelleherG
- 2J. AbankwahM
- 3L. ScalesM
- 4D. O'SheaD
- 5J. O'BrienD
- 6J. MolumbyM
- 7T. ParrottF
- 8J. KnightM
- 11F. AzazM
- 15J. EganD
- 20C. OgbeneM
Substitutes
- 9T. CannonF
- 10A. IdahF
- 12L. KitchingD
- 13J. BaganD
- 14C. CoventryM
- 16G. BazunuG
- 17J. MoylanM
- 18R. ManningD
- 19O. EldingF
- 21R. VataF
- 22K. PhillipsM
- 23M. O’LearyG
Kosovo
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Muriqi | F | 88 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | — |
| D. Gallapeni | D | 90 | 8.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| A. Hajdari | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Krasniqi | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Dellova | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Avdullahu | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Murić | G | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Rashica | M | 17 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| E. Krasniqi | F | 17 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — |
| M. Vojvoda | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| F. Asllani | F | 2 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| E. Zhegrova | M | 73 | 6.6 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 6/9 |
| V. Hodža | M | 87 | 6.5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| B. Zabërgja | M | 73 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| A. Saipi | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Jashari | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Avdyli | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Rrahmani | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Kacuri | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Matoshi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Raci | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Bekaj | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Rep. Of Ireland
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. O'Shea | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. O'Brien | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| J. Abankwah | M | 80 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| J. Egan | D | 88 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| C. Kelleher | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Manning | D | 2 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Molumby | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/4 |
| J. Moylan | M | 29 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| C. Coventry | M | 10 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Parrott | F | 80 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| C. Ogbene | M | 61 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| J. Knight | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| A. Idah | F | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Azaz | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3/4 |
| L. Scales | M | 88 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Elding | F | 2 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Vata | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Phillips | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Cannon | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Bagan | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Bazunu | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. O’Leary | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Kitching | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Kosovo to win against Rep. Of Ireland.
- What score did Fipster predict for Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Kosovo 2–1 Rep. Of Ireland.
- What were the win probabilities for Kosovo vs Rep. Of Ireland?
- Fipster's model gave Kosovo a 50% chance of winning, Rep. Of Ireland a 25% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 50% confidence — a medium-confidence call.