Austria vs Kosovo Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

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Reason for tip

Kosovo finished their World Cup qualifying campaign last year by avoiding defeat in their final five matches, which included away wins in Sweden and Slovenia. They were 4-3 winners in Slovakia in March’s playoffs, while they were dominant winners over the Republic of Ireland in their Nations League opener.

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Draw 2-2

Reason for tip

Austria are without a clean sheet in five matches, which includes shipping nine goals in four matches at the World Cup. Kosovo are in fine form and they proved their quality in the final third with a 4-3 win in Slovakia earlier this year, while they generated 2.74 xG in their win over the Republic of Ireland earlier this week.

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Kosovo have been beaten only twice across their last 15 competitive internationals
The visitors lost only one World Cup qualifier last year, claiming wins in Slovenia and Sweden
Austria conceded nine goals in four World Cup games, including a 3-3 draw with Algeria

Kosovo can cause problems in Vienna

These two sides look set to fight it out for promotion to the top tier in the Nations League, having both performed well in home victories to open their campaigns.

Kosovo deserved more from their 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland, generating 2.74 xG in Pristina. Austria created 2.78 xG in their 3-1 win over 10-man Israel, but they face a tougher test on Sunday.

Kosovo made a real push in World Cup qualifying, suffering only one defeat on their way to finishing second behind Switzerland. They claimed away wins in Sweden and Slovenia, before a 4-3 victory at Slovakia in their play-off semi-final.

A narrow 1-0 defeat to Turkey ended Kosovo’s World Cup dream, but their focus will now turn to qualifying for Euro 2028. The visitors have lost only two of their last 15 completed competitive games, and their recent scoring form suggests they can keep pace with Austria, while the hosts’ defensive issues were on show in their 3-3 draw with Algeria at the World Cup.