Analysis and prediction for Kosovo vs Sweden: A breathtaking chase.
The World Cup qualifying match between Kosovo and Sweden will take place at 1:45 AM on September 9th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest information on the Kosovo vs Sweden match lineups.
Kosovo's central defender Amir Rrahmani left the field with injury in the 61st minute of the match against Switzerland, and Ilir Krasniqi is likely to replace him in this game. In attack, Milot Rashica – Kosovo's second-highest scorer of all time – is absent due to a muscle injury, so Ermal Krasniqi is likely to start on the right wing.
For Sweden, Alexander Isak is included in the squad for the match against Slovenia but is not yet fit enough to start due to missing the pre-season and months of training after his controversial departure from Newcastle United. The Liverpool striker may only come on as a substitute, while Viktor Gyokeres will partner Anthony Elanga in attack.
Central defender Gustaf Lagerbielke suffered an injury last week and will only be able to return in October. Therefore, Hjalmar Ekdal, Isak Hien, and Gabriel Gudmundsson will continue to be Blagult's defensive trio.
Latest predicted lineups for Kosovo vs Sweden
Kosovo:
Muric; Vojvoda, I Krasniqi, Dellova, Paqarada; Avdullahu, Rexhbecaj, Jashari; E Krasniqi, Muriqi, Muslija
Sweden:
Olsen; Ekdal, Hien, Gudmundsson; Saletros; Bernhardsson, Larsson, Ayari, Svensson; Elanga, Gyokeres
Latest football match prediction: Kosovo vs Sweden
Kosovo, under coach Franco Foda, is desperate to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since becoming a FIFA member, after missing out in the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
However, Dardanet began their campaign with a 0-4 defeat away to Switzerland on Friday, and what disappointed the Austrian manager most was that all the goals conceded came in the first half.
This defeat leaves Kosovo at the bottom of Group B with 0 points, behind Slovenia, their upcoming opponent Sweden, and the current group leader.
Returning to their home ground, Fadil Vokrri, where they have won all five of their matches in all competitions, Kosovo will have added confidence to seek three points. A win could see them move up to second place in the group, although it is unlikely they will be able to equalize their goal difference with Switzerland.
Meanwhile, Jon Dahl Tomasson's Sweden have missed out on three of their last four World Cups, their last appearance being in the quarter-finals in 2018.
On Friday, Blagult started the group stage with a 2-2 draw against Slovenia. While not the worst result, coach Tomasson was still unhappy that the team lost their lead twice.
This draw puts Sweden temporarily second in Group B. If they finish second in the group, they will have to participate in the play-offs to compete for a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
Seeking their first win, Swedish fans can find some reassurance in the fact that their team has only lost 1 of their last 6 away games, but they are also worried because they have only won half of those matches.
A win on Monday could put Blagult at the top of the group, but a loss could see them drop to the bottom depending on Slovenia's goal difference.
Latest Kosovo vs Sweden score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Kosovo vs Swedenas follows:
- Sportsmole:Kosovo 2-2 Sweden
- WhoScore:Kosovo 2-3 Sweden
- Our newspaper predicts:Kosovo 2-2 Sweden
When and where can I watch Kosovo vs Sweden live?
To watch the Kosovo vs Sweden match live in the World Cup qualifiers at 1:45 AM on September 9th, viewers can tune in to various online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.
