Kosovo vs Iceland Predictions

• Kosovo have kept three clean sheets in their last five matches
• Iceland rank 29 places above Kosovo
• Iceland have scored one or less in four of their last five away matches

Kosovo and Iceland set for tight Playoff battle

Kosovo and Iceland face off over two legs to determine which team will compete in League B and which will drop to League C in the Nations League.

Kosovo come into this fixture in strong form, having won four of their last five matches. Their only setback was against Romania, losing 3-0 twice—though the most recent defeat was awarded by UEFA due to non-football-related reasons after a 0-0 result on the pitch. As a nation on the rise, Kosovo will need to overcome Iceland to secure promotion to League B.

Iceland have built a reputation as a tricky opponent for stronger nations, particularly against England, whom they have beaten twice in their last four meetings. However, their latest Nations League campaign was underwhelming, with seven points earned—six of which came from two 2-0 wins over bottom side Montenegro. They struggled defensively against Wales and Turkey, conceding 13 goals in four matches, though both teams are of a higher calibre than Kosovo.

Against lower-ranked opponents, Iceland tend to be more compact and disciplined at the back. This looks to be a tightly contested matchup, with a low-scoring affair likely.