Switzerland vs Kosovo: Match Predictions and Betting Insights for September 6, 2025

This Friday, the Swiss national team will face Kosovo at St. Jakob-Park in Basel in the 5th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Here’s a look at what to expect from the match.

Match Preview

Switzerland is performing well in the qualifiers and remains unbeaten in their last ten matches. They are particularly strong at home, with 9 wins in their last 11 home qualifiers. Defensively, they’ve been impressive, not conceding any goals in their last five home qualification games.

The Swiss team’s strategy involves ball control and attacking from the wings. Their attackers have a good conversion rate, as shown in previous qualifiers. Against Kosovo’s weak defense, Switzerland is likely to create many scoring opportunities.

Kosovo is still trying to find their footing, with inconsistent results in qualifying tournaments. In the last campaign, they had only one win and conceded 15 goals, the worst defensive record in their group. Clean sheets are uncommon for Kosovo, especially away, losing 6 of their last 8 matches on the road.

Although Kosovo has some attacking talent, their gameplay often lacks cohesion, leading to defensive mistakes. Facing a disciplined Swiss side, it will be challenging for Kosovo to earn points. Their one clean sheet in qualification seems more like an exception than a norm.

Probable Line-ups

• Switzerland: Kobel, Akanji, Elvedi, Widmer, Rodriguez, Xhaka, Freuler, Zakaria, Aebischer, Embolo, Vargas
• Kosovo: Muric, Vojvoda, Rrahmani, Aliti, Hadërgjonaj, Rrahmani, Berisha, Muslija, Emerllahu, Rexhbecaj, Zhegrova

Match Facts and Head-to-Head

• Switzerland has won 9 of their last 11 home World Cup qualifiers.
• Kosovo has lost 6 of their last 8 away qualifiers.
• The Swiss have not conceded in their last 5 home World Cup qualifying matches.

Prediction

Switzerland is in great form, especially at home, while Kosovo is struggling defensively in away matches. The hosts are expected to make the most of this opportunity and secure a comfortable win. A good bet would be “Switzerland to win with a -1.5 handicap” at odds of 2.05.