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Round
League B - 1
Venue
Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Pristina
Referee
Lawrence Visser, Belgium
Form

Recent form

Kosovo
50Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +1 goal difference

Rep. Of Ireland
67Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +8 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Combo Bet
Under 2.5 Goals + Rep. Of Ireland or Draw

BetGenius backs Under 2.5 Goals + Rep. Of Ireland or Draw (Combo Bet) at 68% confidence — a solid call.

68%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Kosovo host the Republic of Ireland in their UEFA Nations League B opener, with both sides looking to make a positive start in the group. Kosovo enter this fixture following a 3-0 home victory against Andorra in June, though their recent record shows mixed results including a 2-1 defeat to Czechia and a narrow 1-0 home loss against Turkiye.

The Republic of Ireland arrive on a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions. Their recent schedule includes a 1-1 draw away to Canada, a 1-0 victory over Qatar, and a 2-2 draw away to Czechia, highlighting a resilient defensive setup that has conceded just three goals in their last five outings.

With Ireland demonstrating consistency in avoiding defeat on the road and Kosovo alternating between high-scoring victories and tight low-scoring defeats, this encounter shapes up as a closely contested battle where defensive organisation could prove decisive.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

Kosovo at homeRep. Of Ireland away
1
Played
2
1-0-0
W-D-L
1-0-1
—
Scored /game
—
—
Conceded /game
—
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
40%
BTTS (last 5)
20%
60%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%
Players

Key players this season

Rep. Of Ireland

  • T. Parrott4G

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

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Our record in UEFA Nations League

69%123 won from 177 settled predictions (1 void)

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Predictions

3 published markets

FeaturedLOST
Combo Bet
Under 2.5 Goals + Rep. Of Ireland or Draw
68%
Both must land · no better than

Under 2.5 Goals — 68% confidence

Republic of Ireland have maintained a solid defensive record, conceding only three goals in their last five matches while keeping clean sheets against Qatar, Grenada, and FYR Macedonia. Three of Ireland's last four matches have generated under 2.5 goals. Kosovo have also seen low-scoring outcomes in competitive home games, including a 1-0 defeat to Turkiye and a 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

Rep. Of Ireland or Draw — 72% confidence

The Republic of Ireland have remained unbeaten across their last five matches, recording two victories and three draws. Their ability to secure away draws against Czechia (2-2) and Canada (1-1) demonstrates strong resilience on the road. Kosovo have suffered two defeats in their last four matches, including a 1-0 home loss to Turkiye and a 2-1 loss in Czechia, making the away-or-draw double chance a well-supported position.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetWON
Total Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
68%
Confidence

Republic of Ireland have maintained a solid defensive record, conceding only three goals in their last five matches while keeping clean sheets against Qatar, Grenada, and FYR Macedonia. Three of Ireland's last four matches have generated under 2.5 goals. Kosovo have also seen low-scoring outcomes in competitive home games, including a 1-0 defeat to Turkiye and a 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

Combo BetLOST
Double Chance
Rep. Of Ireland or Draw
72%
Confidence

The Republic of Ireland have remained unbeaten across their last five matches, recording two victories and three draws. Their ability to secure away draws against Czechia (2-2) and Canada (1-1) demonstrates strong resilience on the road. Kosovo have suffered two defeats in their last four matches, including a 1-0 home loss to Turkiye and a 2-1 loss in Czechia, making the away-or-draw double chance a well-supported position.

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