Kosovo vs Republic of Ireland Predictions

• Kosovo have scored fewer than two goals in five of their last eight games.
• Six of the last nine Republic of Ireland games have gone under 2.5 goals.

Stalemate expected in Pristina

Kosovo and the Republic of Ireland kick off their UEFA Nations League campaign in Pristina on Thursday, and a low-scoring stalemate could be on the cards between two sides that have proven difficult to beat in recent years.

Thursday’s visitors are unbeaten in their last eight games and Kosovo’s last nine have yielded two defeats to the Czech Republic and Turkey, although both tend to struggle going forward against more stubborn defences.

Kosovo put three past Andorra last time out, but before that they scored just once in two games and they have scored one or fewer goals in five of their last eight.

Under 2.5 goals has landed in six of the last nine Republic of Ireland games and, with three of their last five ending all square, backing under 2.5 goals alongside a 1-1 correct score prediction appeals.