Tournament: UEFA Nations League C
Venue: Fadil Vokrri Stadium (Pristina)
Date & Kick-Off Time: 2024.09.06, 14:45
Kosovo will host Romania in the first round of the UEFA Nations League C on September 6, 2024. Romania, coming off a relatively successful Euro campaign, will face a Kosovo side looking to improve under their new coach Franco Foda.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Kosovo: Has lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Romania: Has won only 1 of their last 8 matches, though they showed promising form at the Euros.
Possible Line-Ups
Kosovo:
- Goalkeeper: Bekaj
- Defenders: Paqarada, Aliti, Rrahmani, Vojvoda
- Midfielders: V. Berisha, Emerlahu, Idrizi
- Forwards: Rashani, Zhegrova, Muriqi
Romania:
- Goalkeeper: Niță
- Defenders: Mogoș, Burcă, Drăgușin, Rațiu
- Midfielders: Hagi, R. Marin, Stanciu, M. Marin, Man
- Forward: Drăguș
Team Overview and Form
Kosovo ("The Golden Boys"):
Kosovo remains one of the youngest teams in UEFA and FIFA, having struggled to fulfill their early potential. With many players of Kosovar origin opting not to represent the national team, Kosovo’s results have been inconsistent. They finished their last qualifying campaign with just 11 points, failing to progress past stronger teams like Belarus. Under new coach Franco Foda, Kosovo is working through a rebuilding phase, but injuries to key players such as Bernard Berisha could hamper their progress.
Romania ("The Tricolors"):
Romania has had a turbulent time in recent international competitions, but their strong performance in the Euro 2024 qualifiers has boosted optimism. Romania's 4-1 thrashing of Ukraine in the Nations League was a highlight, but they were knocked out of the Euros by the Netherlands in the Round of 16. Head coach Edi Iordanescu continues to rely on Romania’s mix of experienced players and new talent, and his squad for this match will include some fresh faces as well as key absentees from the Euros.
Head-to-Head Matches
Kosovo and Romania met for the first time in last year's qualifiers. After a 0-0 draw in Kosovo, Romania won 2-0 in the home fixture.
Tactical Analysis and Predictions
- Kosovo: The hosts will try to use their home advantage and defensive organization to frustrate Romania. However, they are dealing with a number of injuries, which could limit their attacking output. Muriqi will be key in leading the attack for Kosovo.
- Romania: Romania has the upper hand in terms of quality, with players like Hagi and Stanciu capable of controlling the midfield. Despite their inconsistent form, Romania’s experience and depth should allow them to create chances and dictate the tempo.
Betting Prediction
While Kosovo will put up a resilient fight, Romania’s superior squad depth and form suggest they can at least avoid defeat. A bet on Romania not to lose (double chance) at odds of 1.61 is a solid option.
Prediction: Romania not to lose (double chance) (odds: 1.61).
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