Kosovo vs Slovenia prediction 10.10.2025 | World Cup Qualifiers
Kosovo
Kick off:
Date:
Slovenia
1
2.38
X
3.44
2
3.28
Contents
- Competition: World Cup Qualifiers
- Date: 10th October 2025
- Kick-off: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Pristina City Stadium
This Friday evening will see Kosovo and Slovenia compete in a sporting contest at the Pristina City Stadium, with both teams aspiring to secure their first victory in their Group B World Cup qualifying campaign. The two teams are currently two points apart, but a win for the hosts could see them level with the group leaders, provided that the outcome of the Switzerland vs. Sweden match goes in their favour. Read our Kosovo vs. Slovenia preview to find out all you need to know about this 2026 World Cup qualifying match, including predictions and team news.
Kosovo vs Slovenia Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Slovenia
2 : 1
Kosovo
UEFA Nations League
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Kosovo
0 : 1
Slovenia
UEFA Nations League
The two nations have faced each other twice since 2020 with both encounters being in the Nations League. Slovenia won both games, keeping a clean sheet in one of them, and the average number of goals per game was two.
Kosovo team overview
Kosovo have been a great team to watch over the last couple of months, winning nine of their last ten games across all competitions. One of those victories came in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, when they beat Sweden at this ground last month.
The Dardanians emerged as winners thanks to goals from Vedat Muriqi and Elvis Rexhbecaj, despite having only 31% of the ball. Cluj forward Lindon Emërllahu will serve a one-match ban this week after receiving a red card in stoppage time in that match.
Head coach Franco Foda used a 5-4-1 formation in the win over Sweden in September, and he may well do so again on Friday against Slovenia.
Last matches of Kosovo
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Kosovo
2 : 0
Sweden
WC Qualification Europe
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Switzerland
4 : 0
Kosovo
WC Qualification Europe
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Kosovo
4 : 2
Comoros
Friendly International
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Kosovo
5 : 2
Armenia
Friendly International
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Iceland
1 : 3
Kosovo
UEFA Nations League
Kosovo lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Arijanet Muric
Defenders
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15
Mërgim Vojvoda
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4
Ilir Krasniqi
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5
Lumbardh Dellova
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3
Fidan Aliti
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2
Dion Gallapeni
Midfielders
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8
Florent Muslija
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10
Leon Avdullahu
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6
Elvis Rexhbecaj
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9
Albion Rrahmani
Forwards
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18
Vedat Muriqi
Slovenia team overview
Having started their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2:2 draw against Sweden, Slovenia were looking to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight games when they visited Switzerland for their second game of Group B last month.
Matjaž Kek’s side performed poorly from start to finish, registering only one shot on goal, and left empty-handed after a 3:0 defeat. Knowing that they have won their last two meetings with Kosovo, the Little Dragons will be feeling confident about getting their first Group B win on Friday.
Benjamin Šeško is anticipated to spearhead the visitors' attack following his second strike for Manchester United last weekend, with Žan Vipotnik of Swansea potentially providing backup in the forward position.
Last matches of Slovenia
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Switzerland
3 : 0
Slovenia
WC Qualification Europe
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Slovenia
2 : 2
Sweden
WC Qualification Europe
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Slovenia
2 : 1
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Friendly International
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Luxembourg
0 : 1
Slovenia
Friendly International
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Slovenia
1 : 0
Slovakia
UEFA Nations League
Slovenia lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jan Oblak
Defenders
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13
Erik Janža
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6
Jaka Bijol
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21
Vanja Drkušić
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2
Žan Karničnik
Midfielders
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20
Petar Stojanović
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22
Adam Gnezda Čerin
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10
Timi Max Elšnik
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8
Sandi Lovric
Forwards
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18
Žan Vipotnik
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11
Benjamin Šeško
Prediction
Although Slovenia have the advantage in head-to-head meetings between the two nations, they have struggled in recent away games, failing to win five of the last six. The Little Dragons are visiting a Kosovo side that has won its last four competitive home games, so I expect a close game that could end in a goalless draw.
Three reasons we expect under 2.5 goals in this game
- Four of the last seven home games of Kosovo ended with under 2.5 goals.
- Three of the last six away games of Slovenia ended with under 2.5 goals.
- At least one side failed to score in six of the last six away games of Slovenia.
Main prediction Kosovo - Slovenia
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.74
Kosovo vs Slovenia standings in WC Qualification Europe
| Group B | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 - 0 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | Kosovo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 3 | Sweden | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 1 |
| 4 | Slovenia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 1 |