Updated 15 November 2026.
The Republic of Ireland welcome Kosovo to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday 17 November, kick-off 7:45pm UK, in the UEFA Nations League. The two sides have already met this campaign, and Kosovo won the first meeting 1-0 on 24 September.
Kosovo sit 2nd in their League B group on 6 points from five games, one place above the hosts in 3rd, who have 5. Republic of Ireland have scored six and conceded five, while Kosovo have managed just three goals in five matches and drawn three of them.
Republic of Ireland come in on the back of a 1-0 defeat at Austria on 14 November, their second loss in five. Before that they drew at home 1-1 with Israel and 2-2 with Austria, having won 3-0 away at Israel on 27 September. Republic of Ireland average 1.2 goals a game, the 23rd most in the competition, and concede 1 a game, the 20th fewest. They commit 13.2 fouls a game, the 14th most.
Kosovo have kept a clean sheet in 60% of their games, the 7th highest rate, and concede 0.8 a game, the 14th fewest. They score 0.6 goals a game, the 15th fewest. They drew 0-0 with Israel on 14 November, 1-1 with Austria and 0-0 away at Israel, after losing 3-1 at Austria. Only 20% of their games have gone over 2.5 goals, the 12th lowest rate.
Republic of Ireland possible starting lineup:
Kelleher; Dunne, O'Shea, Collins; Vale, Molumby, Coventry; Azaz, Moylan; Parrott, Idah
Kosovo possible starting lineup:
Murić; Vojvoda, Dellova, Krasniqi, Hajrizi; Gallapeni, Hodza; Zhegrova, Zabergja; Asllani, Muriqi
Troy Parrott has had 3+ shots in each of his last three games, averaging 4 a game, and 2+ shots on target in each of them, averaging 2.3. The 3+ shots line is 1.80 at Ladbrokes, and 2+ on target is 2.50.
Adam Idah has had a shot in four straight games, averaging 2.3 a game, and is 1.03 at Ladbrokes to have another. Finn Azaz has had at least two shots in each of his last five games, 13 in total, and is 1.53 at Ladbrokes for two or more. Jayson Molumby has had a shot in four of his last five and is 1.40 at Ladbrokes for another.
For Kosovo, Edon Zhegrova has had a shot in five straight games, averaging 3 a game, and is 1.04 at Coral for another. At the back, Ilir Krasniqi has made a tackle in five straight games, averaging 3.2.
We back Republic of Ireland to win, with bet365 at 2.10. Our model gives them a 46% chance, with the draw at 28% and a Kosovo win at 26%.
| Market | Best price | Statz chance |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland win | 2.10 (bet365) | 46% |
| Draw | 3.20 (Midnite) | 28% |
| Kosovo win | 3.80 (Coral) | 26% |
| Both teams to score | 2.10 (Midnite) | 44% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.44 (Ladbrokes) | 66% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.40 (bet365) | 39% |
Our projection is 1.33 goals for Republic of Ireland and 0.92 for Kosovo, and 1-0 is the likeliest score at 14%. A 1-1 draw is close behind at 13%, so a draw is in play. Both teams to score comes in at 44% and over 2.5 goals at 39%, and Kosovo have kept a clean sheet in 60% of their games. Our prediction is Republic of Ireland 1-0 Kosovo.
Republic of Ireland vs Kosovo in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at the Aviva Stadium, in League B, with Kosovo 2nd in the group on 6 points and Republic of Ireland 3rd on 5.
Our prediction for Republic of Ireland vs Kosovo in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League is Republic of Ireland 1-0 Kosovo, a home win and the likeliest scoreline at 14%, with a 1-1 draw at 13% also in play.
Republic of Ireland are favourites for the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League match with Kosovo, with a 46% chance of a home win in our model against 28% for a draw and 26% for Kosovo.
We give both teams to score in Republic of Ireland vs Kosovo a 44% chance in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, and over 2.5 goals 39%, with Kosovo keeping a clean sheet in 60% of their games.
Troy Parrott has had 3+ shots in each of his last 3 games for Republic of Ireland in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, averaging 4 shots a game, and is 1.80 at Ladbrokes for 3+ shots in the Kosovo match.
Ahead of Republic of Ireland vs Kosovo in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, Kosovo sit 2nd in their League B group with 6 points from 5 games, while Republic of Ireland are 3rd with 5 points, one behind.
Predicted lineups for Republic of Ireland vs Kosovo in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League on Tuesday 17 November 2026: Republic of Ireland may start Kelleher; Dunne, O'Shea, Collins; Vale, Molumby, Coventry; Azaz, Moylan; Parrott, Idah. Kosovo may start Murić; Vojvoda, Dellova, Krasniqi, Hajrizi; Gallapeni, Hodza; Zhegrova, Zabergja; Asllani, Muriqi.