Kosovo 0–0 Israel

Kosovo aim to protect their advantage

Israel travel to Pristina three points behind Kosovo in League B Group C, making this a chance for either side to shift the gap. Kosovo sit second on five points after four matches, while Israel are fourth on two. Kosovo can strengthen their hold on a top-two place; Israel need points to stay in touch.

Two draws apiece in the competition

Both sides arrive after consecutive draws, and neither has won recently: Kosovo are without a victory in three, while Israel’s winless run stands at four. In the four UEFA Nations League matches played in this competition, Kosovo have scored three and conceded four; Israel have scored twice and let in seven.

Kosovo’s two home matches in the competition have brought a win and a draw, with two goals scored and one conceded. Israel’s two away games have yielded a draw and a defeat, with two goals scored and four conceded.

Kosovo unbeaten in the recent meetings

Kosovo have one win and two draws from the sides’ last three meetings, remaining unbeaten across that run. Their latest encounter, in October, ended 0-0 in the Nations League. All three meetings had two goals or fewer, pointing to a history of close contests.

The standings shape the stakes

Kosovo’s three-point cushion gives the hosts room to widen the gap, while a win for Israel would bring them closer to the side above. The points on offer matter to both, but the visitors have more ground to make up.

A cautious edge for Kosovo

Kosovo’s stronger position and home results in this competition give them a slight edge. Israel’s recent draws suggest the hosts may find it difficult to pull clear.

Our prediction

Kosovo look better placed to avoid defeat, especially given their home record in the competition and their unbeaten run in the recent head-to-head. Israel’s back-to-back draws offer a credible alternative, so a draw remains a plausible outcome.