The Czechs have finally qualified for the World Cup. It wasn’t easy: in their group they finished a distant second behind Croatia. And in the playoffs, both matches against Ireland and Denmark ended 2-2. But Kovar became the hero by winning two penalty shootouts!
Kosovo came close to the first major success in their short history. They finished second in their group behind Switzerland but ahead of Slovenia and Sweden. In March, they knocked out Slovakia 4-3 in their first playoff game, but against Turkey, they failed to respond to the favorite’s only goal and ultimately lost.
Koubek’s men score 1.8 goals per game and concede a third less, 1.2. Muriqi and company play a bit more spectacularly: scoring 1.9 goals and conceding 1.3 in return.
Previous Matches: Czechia vs Kosovo
In 2019, the teams met in Euro qualifying and exchanged home wins.
The visitors have little at stake, while for the hosts, this is a chance for players to prove themselves ahead of the main tournament—possibly the biggest of their careers. We back the Czechs to win at home (odds – 1.78).
Czechia vs Kosovo: Key Statistics and Trends
Czechia have drawn 2-2 twice
50% of Czechia’s matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per match
Kosovo have won three of their last five games
40% of Kosovo’s matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.2 goals per match.
Czechia vs Kosovo: Probable Starting Lineups
Czechia’s formation: 1-3-4-2-1 (probable lineup): Kovar – Krejci, Granac, Haloupek – Zeleny, Coufal, Darida, Soucek – Schulz, Provod – Schick
Kosovo’s formation: 1-3-4-3 (probable lineup): Muric – Hajdari, Hairizi, Delova – Gallapeni, Vojvoda, Rexhbecaj, Hodza – Muslija, Muriqi, Asllani.
