Ireland vs Kosovo
Ireland17 November 2026

Match information
- Competition
- UEFA Nations League - League B
- Season
- 2026/2027
- Round
- 6
- Stage
- League B
- Date
- 17 November 2026
- Kick-off
- Stadium
- Aviva Stadium
Prediction
Clubs
Ireland
- Founded
- 1921
- Country
- Ireland
- Stadium
- Aviva Stadium
- City
- Dublin
- Capacity
- 55 359
- Surface
- grass
Kosovo
- Founded
- 1946
- Country
- Kosovo
- Stadium
- Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri
- City
- Pristina
- Capacity
- 13 500
- Surface
- grass
Recent form
IrelandDLWDD
KosovoWWLDD
Standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +4 | 8 | |
| 2 | 4 | -1 | 5 | |
| 3 | 4 | +2 | 5 | |
| 4 | 4 | -5 | 2 |
Head-to-head
- 24 September 2026 • UEFA Nations League • Kosovo 1 : 0 Ireland (Half-time 0 : 0)
1X2 odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.87 | 3.39 | 3.92 |
Best odds: 1 - 1.87 | X - 3.39 | 2 - 3.92
Double Chance
- 1X
- 1.16
- X2
- 1.76
- 12
- 1.22
Both Teams To Score
- Yes
- 2.03
- No
- 1.67
Over / Under
- Over 1.5
- 1.36
- Under 1.5
- 2.81
- Over 2.5
- 2.24
- Under 2.5
- 1.55
Asian Handicap
| Handicap | Ireland | Kosovo |
|---|---|---|
| -1.5 / +1.5 | 3.75 | 1.21 |
| -1 / +1 | 2.81 | 1.36 |
| 0 / 0 | 1.35 | 2.83 |
Match result probability
Estimated chances based on statistics; not a betting tip.
Double chance
- 1X
- 81%
- X2
- 45%
- 12
- 74%
Total goals
- Over 1.5
- 66%
- Under 1.5
- 34%
- Over 2.5
- 40%
- Under 2.5
- 60%
- Over 3.5
- 20%
- Under 3.5
- 80%
Both teams to score
- Yes
- 42%
- No
- 58%
Asian handicap
| Handicap | Ireland | Kosovo |
|---|---|---|
| +4.5 / -4.5 | 100% | 0% |
| +3.5 / -3.5 | 100% | 0% |
| +2.5 / -2.5 | 99% | 1% |
| +1.5 / -1.5 | 94% | 6% |
| +0.5 / -0.5 | 81% | 19% |
| -0.5 / +0.5 | 55% | 45% |
| -1.5 / +1.5 | 29% | 71% |
| -2.5 / +2.5 | 12% | 88% |
| -3.5 / +3.5 | 4% | 96% |
| -4.5 / +4.5 | 1% | 99% |
Starting line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.
Coaches
- Ireland
- Heimir Hallgrimsson
- Kosovo
- Franco Foda
Missing players
Ireland
- 11Tayo Adaramola - injured
- 22Michael Collins Nathan - injured
- 11Mason Melia - injured
- 21Jaden Umeh - injured
Kosovo
- 21Albian Hajdari - injured
- 6Elvis Rexhbecaj - injured
Squad - Ireland
| # | Player | Age | Apps | Goals | Assists | YC | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||
| 1 | Caoimhin Kelleher | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.56 |
| 1 | Ed McGinty | 27 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | Gavin Bazunu | 24 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | Josh Keeley | 23 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | Killian Cahill | 22 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 | Mark Travers | 27 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 | Max O'Leary | 29 | - | - | - | - | - |
Conor Brann | 23 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Defenders | |||||||
| 2 | James Abankwah | 22 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | Seamus Coleman | 37 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.90 |
| 3 | Liam Scales | 28 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.03 |
| 4 | Corrie Ndaba | 26 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | Dara O'Shea | 27 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.10 |
| 5 | Eiran Cashin | 24 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | Jake O'Brien | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.86 |
| 11 | Tayo Adaramola injured | 22 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | Liam Kitching | 27 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | Joel Bagan | 25 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 | John Egan | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| 18 | Alex Murphy | 22 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 | Ryan Manning | 30 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.42 |
| 21 | Jimmy Dunne | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.20 |
| 22 | Michael Collins Nathan injured | 25 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.30 |
| Midfielders | |||||||
| 6 | Jayson Molumby | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.06 |
| 6 | Joseph Hodge | 24 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | Dawson Devoy | 24 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | Jason Knight | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 |
| 8 | Matthew Healy | 24 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | Kian Leavy | 24 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | Finn Azaz | 26 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.88 |
| 13 | Rocco Vata | 21 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 | Andy Moran | 22 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 | Conor Coventry | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.70 |
| 14 | Rory Finneran | 18 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 | Jack Moylan | 25 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 | Jamie McGrath | 30 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | Josh O'Dwyer | 16 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | Adam Brennan | 19 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 22 | Killian Phillips | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| Forwards | |||||||
| 7 | Troy Parrott | 24 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7.55 |
| 9 | Thomas Cannon | 23 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | Adam Idah | 25 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.78 |
| 11 | Mason Melia injured | 19 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | Aidomo Emakhu | 22 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | Owen Elding | 20 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | Chiedozie Ogbene | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
| 21 | Jaden Umeh injured | 18 | - | - | - | - | - |
Millenic Alli | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | |
Squad - Kosovo
| # | Player | Age | Apps | Goals | Assists | YC | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||
| 1 | Arijanet Muric | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.06 |
| 12 | Altin Gjokaj | 20 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | Visar Bekaj | 29 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | Amir Saipi | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.30 |
| Defenders | |||||||
| 2 | Ron Raci | 24 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | Ilir Krasniqi | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.96 |
| 5 | Lumbardh Dellova | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.26 |
| 15 | Mergim Vojvoda | 31 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.88 |
| 21 | Albian Hajdari injured | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.22 |
| 21 | Leard Sadriu | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Midfielders | |||||||
| 5 | Betim Fazliji | 27 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | Elvis Rexhbecaj injured | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 |
| 6 | Erblin Osmani | 17 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | Valmir Matoshi | 23 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | Dion Gallapeni | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.18 |
| 19 | Dion Kacuri | 22 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | Veldin Hodza | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.80 |
| 21 | Lindon Emerllahu | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.95 |
| 22 | Muharrem Jashari | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.63 |
| 22 | Vesel Demaku | 26 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 | Leon Avdullahu | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.76 |
| Forwards | |||||||
| 3 | Milot Avdyli | 24 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | Milot Rashica | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.20 |
| 9 | Albion Rrahmani | 26 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.64 |
| 9 | Rilind Nivokazi | 26 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | Edon Zhegrova | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.60 |
| 11 | Fisnik Asllani | 24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.71 |
| 14 | Baton Zabergja | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.85 |
| 14 | Meriton Korenica | 29 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 | Ermal Krasniqi | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.45 |
| 18 | Vedat Muriqi | 32 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.78 |
Dardan Shabanhaxhaj | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | |
Head-to-head
Last 1 meetings
- Goals: Ireland
- 0 (0.0)
- Goals: Kosovo
- 1 (1.0)
- Goals per match
- 1.0
- Both teams scored
- 0 / 1
- Over 2.5 goals
- 0 / 1
Results
- 24 September 2026 • UEFA Nations League • Kosovo 1 : 0 Ireland (Half-time 0 : 0)
Form: last 10 matches
| Ireland | Kosovo | |
|---|---|---|
| W-D-L | 5-4-1 | 4-3-3 |
| Scored (per match) | 18 (1.8) | 14 (1.4) |
| Conceded (per match) | 7 (0.7) | 11 (1.1) |
| Clean sheets | 5 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
| Both teams scored | 4 / 10 | 5 / 10 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4 / 10 | 4 / 10 |
Recent form - Ireland
- D4 October 2026 • UEFA Nations League • Ireland 1 : 1 Israel (Half-time 1 : 0)
- D1 October 2026 • UEFA Nations League • Ireland 2 : 2 Austria (Half-time 2 : 0)
- W27 September 2026 • UEFA Nations League • Israel 0 : 3 Ireland (Half-time 0 : 3)
- L24 September 2026 • UEFA Nations League • Kosovo 1 : 0 Ireland (Half-time 0 : 0)
- D6 June 2026 • Friendlies • Canada 1 : 1 Ireland (Half-time 1 : 0)
- W28 May 2026 • Friendlies • Ireland 1 : 0 Qatar (Half-time 1 : 0)
- W16 May 2026 • Friendlies • Ireland 5 : 0 Grenada (Half-time 0 : 0)
- D31 March 2026 • Friendlies • Ireland 0 : 0 North Macedonia (Half-time 0 : 0)
- W16 November 2025 • UEFA World Cup Qualifiers • Hungary 2 : 3 Ireland (Half-time 2 : 1)
- W13 November 2025 • UEFA World Cup Qualifiers • Ireland 2 : 0 Portugal (Half-time 2 : 0)
Recent form - Kosovo
- D4 October 2026 • UEFA Nations League • Kosovo 1 : 1 Austria (Half-time 0 : 0)
- D1 October 2026 • UEFA Nations League • Israel 0 : 0 Kosovo (Half-time 0 : 0)
- L27 September 2026 • UEFA Nations League • Austria 3 : 1 Kosovo (Half-time 2 : 0)
- W24 September 2026 • UEFA Nations League • Kosovo 1 : 0 Ireland (Half-time 0 : 0)
- W7 June 2026 • Friendlies • Kosovo 3 : 0 Andorra (Half-time 1 : 0)
- L31 May 2026 • Friendlies • Czech Republic 2 : 1 Kosovo (Half-time 2 : 0)
- L31 March 2026 • UEFA World Cup Qualifiers • Kosovo 0 : 1 Turkey (Half-time 0 : 0)
- W26 March 2026 • UEFA World Cup Qualifiers • Slovakia 3 : 4 Kosovo (Half-time 2 : 1)
- D18 November 2025 • UEFA World Cup Qualifiers • Kosovo 1 : 1 Switzerland (Half-time 0 : 0)
- W15 November 2025 • UEFA World Cup Qualifiers • Slovenia 0 : 2 Kosovo (Half-time 0 : 1)
Standings - Group 3
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 8 | |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 5 | |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 5 | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 | |
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | |
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | |
| 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 |
Top scorers
| # | Player | Team | Goals | Pen. | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Kane | England | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Troy Parrott | Ireland | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | L. Walta | Finland | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Viktor Gyökeres | Sweden | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Michael Olise | France | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | Yamal Lamine | Spain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Orri Oskarsson | Iceland | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | J. Pohjanpalo | Finland | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Rasmus Hojlund | Denmark | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Kristjan Asllani | Albania | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | Goncalo Ramos | Portugal | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Zeki Mohamed | Switzerland | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Robert Lewandowski | Poland | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | Mikel Merino | Spain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Felix Joao | Portugal | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Anthony Gordon | England | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | Erling Haaland | Norway | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Dodi Lukebakio | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | T. Teuma | Malta | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Artem Kontsevoy | Belarus | 2 | 0 | 0 |











































































