Kosovo vs Austria prediction 04.10.2026 | UEFA Nations League
Kosovo
Kick off:
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Austria
1
3.48
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3.72
2
2.10
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- Competition: UEFA Nations League
- Date: 04/10/2026
- KO: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CEST
- Venue: Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri
Kosovo look to boost their Nations League promotion challenge when group leaders Austria visit Prishtina on Sunday.
Franco Foda’s side secured a goalless draw against Israel on Thursday, while Austria recovered from two goals down to earn an entertaining share of the spoils against Ireland in Dublin.
Ralf Rangnick’s visitors eased to victory in last weekend's meeting between these nations in Austria, but should expect a stiffer test at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri.
Kosovo vs Austria Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Austria
3 : 1
Kosovo
UEFA Nations League
Kosovo and Austria will meet for the second time this week. Austria secured a 3:1 in their first-ever encounter last weekend.
Kosovo team overview
Kosovo return to Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri after playing out a goalless draw against Israel on Thursday.
Foda’s side were unable to build on their 1:0 victory against the Republic of Ireland, but will have been satisfied to take a point from a tricky fixture played in neutral Hungary.
Four points collected from their first three matches leave Kosovo three points behind Austria.
The Dardanians have made some serious improvements in their results over the past two years. The hosts lost only three of their last 17 competitive fixtures, while they narrowly missed-out on World Cup qualification with a 1:0 defeat against Turkey in their playoff contest earlier this year.
Head coach Foda could make changes following Thursday’s draw against Israel. Milot Rashica and Edon Zhegrova are among those pushing to earn recalls to the first XI.
La Liga based forward Vedat Muriqi faces a late fitness test to determine his availability.
Last matches of Kosovo
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Israel
0 : 0
Kosovo
UEFA Nations League
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Austria
3 : 1
Kosovo
UEFA Nations League
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Kosovo
1 : 0
Republic of Ireland
UEFA Nations League
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Kosovo
3 : 0
Andorra
Friendly International
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Czech Republic
2 : 1
Kosovo
Friendly International
Kosovo lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Arijanet Muric
Defenders
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5
Lumbardh Dellova
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4
Ilir Krasniqi
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2
Ron Raci
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15
Mergim Vojvoda
Midfielders
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23
Leon Avdullahu
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10
Edon Zhegrova
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13
Dion Gallapeni
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17
Ermal Krasniqi
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18
Vedat Muriqi
Forwards
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14
Baton Zabergja
Austria team overview
Austria travel to Prishtina after recovering from two goals down to pick up a 2:2 draw against Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Thursday.
Ralf Rangnick’s men endured a difficult first half, but substitutes Alexander Prass and Michael Gregoritsch both grabbed late goals to earn a point for the Austrians.
Das Team have enjoyed a strong start to their Nations League B, Group 3 campaign. The visitors remain unbeaten, and sit top of the section with seven points on the board.
Austria recorded successive 3:1 victories against Israel and Kosovo last week before Thursday’s entertaining draw in Ireland.
A lack of clean sheets remains a concern for Das Team. The Austrians conceded at least one goal in all but one of their last ten competitive fixtures.
Head coach Rangnick is likely to make some alterations to his selection. Gregoritsch and Prass are pushing for recalls after scoring from the bench on Thursday.
David Alaba, Marcel Sabitzer, Marko Arnautovic, Christoph Baumgartner and Konrad Laimer are notable absentees for Rangnick’s side.
Last matches of Austria
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Republic of Ireland
2 : 2
Austria
UEFA Nations League
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Austria
3 : 1
Kosovo
UEFA Nations League
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Austria
3 : 1
Israel
UEFA Nations League
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Spain
3 : 0
Austria
World Cup
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Algeria
3 : 3
Austria
World Cup
Austria lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Christian Zawieschitzky
Defenders
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15
Nikolas Veratschnig
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2
David Affengruber
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3
Kevin Danso
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14
Maximilian Woeber
Midfielders
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4
Xaver Schlager
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6
Nicolas Seiwald
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21
Patrick Wimmer
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10
Paul Wanner
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18
Romano Schmid
Forwards
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11
Michael Gregoritsch
Prediction
Kosovo should provide a tougher test in Prishtina, where they have won both of their home matches this year.
While Austria are favourites, defensive issues remain a concern for the away side.
Kosovo have improved significantly in the last two years, and can avoid defeat this weekend.
I have my stake on the hosts to at least avoid defeat.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Kosovo to Win or Draw
- Kosovo are unbeaten in 14 of their last 17 matches (competitive fixtures)
- Austria failed to win 6 of their last 10 matches (competitive fixtures)
- Austria failed to win 2 of their last 3 away matches (competitive fixtures)
Main prediction Kosovo - Austria
Kosovo win or draw (1X)
Best Odds:
22bet
1.78
Kosovo vs Austria standings in UEFA Nations League
| Group 3 | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 4 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Kosovo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | Republic of Ireland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 4 |
| 4 | Israel | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 6 | -5 | 1 |