Kosovo vs. Sweden: Match Prediction Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 9, 2025

On Monday, a match in the 6th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign will occur at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina. The Kosovo national team will face Sweden. Here’s a look at the expected outcome of this clash, which offers promising odds.

Match preview

Kosovo is seen as the underdog in their group. Under the guidance of Franco Foda, the team has lost all their matches so far, with their defense frequently appearing weak. They conceded four goals against Switzerland and have struggled to keep clean sheets throughout the qualifiers. Playing at home hasn’t aided their cause either, as they have lost eight of their nine World Cup qualifying games on home ground, managing only one draw.

Although Kosovo shows some attacking potential, they heavily depend on star players like Vedat Muriqi. The team often concedes the first goal, making them play catch-up. Facing Sweden will be another tough challenge for a defense that struggles against quick play from stronger opponents.

Sweden, coached by Jon Dahl Tomasson, is also facing difficulties. They have not won in five qualifiers, indicating a lack of stability. However, a 2-2 draw with Slovenia proved that their attack can still create opportunities, even if their defense has been inconsistent. The effectiveness of Viktor Gyökeres and Anthony Elanga in scoring will be crucial.

Despite their challenges, Sweden is still favored against Kosovo. In their last eight away qualifiers, they have only secured one win, but that victory was a commanding 3-0 against Kosovo. With their strong attacking options, Sweden should be able to score against the group’s weakest defense.

Probable line-ups

• Kosovo: Muric; Vojvoda, Rrahmani, Delova, Paqarada; Jashari, Krasniqi, Muslija, Rexhbecaj, Avdullahu; Muriqi
• Sweden: Olsen; Svensson, Hien, Ekdal, Gudmundsson; Larsson, Saletros, Ayari; Elanga, Gyökeres, Berndtsson

Match facts and head-to-head

• Kosovo has lost eight of their last nine home World Cup qualifiers.
• Sweden has not won in seven of their last eight away World Cup qualifiers.
• In their last matchup, Sweden defeated Kosovo 3-0.

Prediction

Kosovo appears weak at home, often conceding first and unable to match stronger teams. Despite their away challenges, Sweden holds a clear advantage in quality and attacking strength. A favorable bet is “Sweden not to lose and over 1.5 goals” at odds of 1.60, as even a modest showing from Sweden should suffice to penetrate the hosts’ defense.