Kosovo host Israel in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday, November 14, with little separating the sides in Group 3 of League B. Kosovo are second with five points, while fourth-placed Israel have two. The match at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri in Pristina is scheduled for 14:00 local time. Neither side won its most recent group game, and their meeting on October 1 ended 0-0. Kosovo, however, have lost only once in their last 10 home matches and have yet to lose to Israel. The visitors are still seeking their first Nations League victory of this campaign, making this an important opportunity for both teams to improve their position in a close group.

Kosovo's Recent Form and Key Stats

Kosovo opened their Nations League campaign with a victory over Ireland but have not won any of their three group matches since. Their latest outing was a 1-1 draw against Austria on October 4, following the goalless draw with Israel. Austria are the only side to have beaten Kosovo in this group so far, leaving the hosts with a record of one win, two draws and one defeat across four matches.

Across their last five matches in all competitions covered by the supplied results, Kosovo have recorded two wins, two draws and one loss, scoring an average of 1.2 goals and conceding 0.8. Their Nations League figures are tighter still: an average of 0.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match. Those numbers underline how narrow their group games have been, rather than pointing to a side that has regularly pulled away from opponents.

Home results give Kosovo a stronger basis for confidence. They have won six of their last 10 home matches and lost only one, while each of their last 13 home games has featured under 3.5 total goals. A return to winning ways would be valuable after three group matches without a victory, but their home record suggests they have remained difficult to beat in this setting.

Israel's Recent Form and Key Stats

Israel are fourth in the group, three points behind Kosovo, and have yet to win in four Nations League matches. Their campaign began with a 3-1 defeat against Austria and a 3-0 loss to Ireland. Two draws followed: 0-0 against Kosovo and 1-1 against the Republic of Ireland on October 4. Those results have stopped the run of defeats, although Israel still need a first group victory to close the gap above them.

Israel's last five matches have brought one win, two draws and two defeats, with averages of 0.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. In this Nations League campaign specifically, they have scored an average of 0.5 goals per game and conceded 1.8. The contrast between their opening two defeats and their subsequent draws shows an improvement in results, but goals have remained scarce for the visitors.

Travel has also been a challenge: Israel have won only three of their last 10 away outings. Their half-time record offers another concern, with no half-time lead in 19 of their last 20 Nations League matches and half-time deficits in seven of their last 10 away games in the competition. At the same time, at least one goal has been scored before half-time in 18 of Israel's last 20 away matches overall. These figures describe different match samples, but they show why a solid start could matter on this trip.

Kosovo vs Israel Match Analysis

The recent head-to-head record favors Kosovo: they have one win and two draws from three meetings with Israel, averaging 0.7 goals scored and 0.3 conceded. This season's first meeting finished 0-0, while Israel lost 1-0 on their previous visit to Kosovo. Roy Revivo was sent off late in that earlier away fixture. The results have been close, yet Israel have not found a win in the matchup.

There is little distance between the nations in the world rankings cited for this fixture, with Kosovo 76th and Israel 77th. Their group results present a clearer distinction. Kosovo have taken five points and been beaten once; Israel have taken two points and remain winless. Kosovo's strong run at home adds weight to that comparison, even if their three-match wait for a group win is a reason not to overlook Israel's recent draws.

Goals may again be at a premium. The latest meeting produced none, Kosovo's home matches have consistently stayed below four total goals, and both teams have modest Nations League scoring averages. Israel's draws with Kosovo and Ireland also show they can take points without winning. Overall, the hosts' home record and unbeaten head-to-head run make them the more reliable side in this fixture, while the close scores between these teams leave room for another draw.

Kosovo vs Israel prediction from BetMines: Kosovo or Draw (1X) with 74% probability.