Kosovo vs Sweden Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Sep 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Kosovo vs Sweden

Kosovo host Sweden in this World Cup qualifying fixture at Fadil Vokrri Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 8 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Take BTTS Yes With Confidence

We like the odds of -128 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. Kosovo and Sweden should be able to net at least once and the Both Teams to Score market provides a good angle.

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Sweden Beat Kosovo in their Previous Meeting

Kosovo lost away from home in their last game. Switzerland won 4-0 at St. Jakob Park in the World Cup qualifier. Franco Foda's men had 40% possession and recorded one shot on target.

Sweden played out a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Stozice Stadium, Ljubljana, with Slovenia the opponents. The Blue and Yellow enjoyed 58% possession and recorded two shots on goal, with Anthony Elanga and Yasin Ayari both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-0 home win for Sweden at Strawberry Arena when they last played Kosovo.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Kosovo	4	2	1	1	3	4	-1	3:4	7
4	Sweden	4	0	1	3	2	7	-5	2:7	1

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Kosovo have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Franco Foda's team have averaged 50.4% possession and 4.6 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 4.0 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

Vedat Muriqi leads the way with 5 goals, with Lumbardh Dellova and Ermal Krasniqi getting 2 apiece. The leading assistor is Milot Rashica with 3.

Sweden have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, with an average of 7.6 shots on goal, 15.4 attempts and 2.4 goals. The Blue and Yellow average 56.4% possession, 7.6 corners awarded and 2.0 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 6.0 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Viktor Gyoekeres is the leading scorer with 10 goals, followed by Alexander Isak on 4, with Yasin Ayari and two others bagging 2. Viktor Gyoekeres has managed 6 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Kosovo confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Arijanet Muric (GK), Ilir Krasniqi, Lumbardh Dellova, Fidan Aliti, Dion Gallapeni, Mergim Vojvoda, Leon Avdullahu, Elvis Rexhbecaj, Florent Muslija, Vedat Muriqi, Albion Rrahmani.

Sweden confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Robin Olsen (GK), Hjalmar Ekdal, Isak Hien, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Alexander Bernhardsson, Hugo Larsson, Yasin Ayari, Anton Saletros, Daniel Svensson, Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyoekeres.

Kosovo vs Sweden Prediction & Betting Tips

Take in the full Kosovo vs Sweden betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to sharp corners advice and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Goals could be on the cards and we’re backing both sides to find the net in this World Cup qualifying encounter. You can get odds of -128 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection and this looks like real value.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of World Cup qualifying stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key Kosovo vs Sweden stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sweden games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sweden games.

BTTS Yes Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 56.2% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals are picks along the same lines and they can be combined on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. In the quest for a slightly bigger price, you can take this option.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -128 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Kosovo 1 - 1 Sweden

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Corners Prediction

Kosovo Over 3.5 Corners -133

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Kosovo in their past seven games. We’re expecting plenty of Kosovo corners and that the Team Corners line is going to be covered, with odds of -133 available.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Kosovo

Total

8.60 4.60 4.00

Home

8.10 5.10 3.00

Away

9.10 3.60 5.50

Sweden

Total

9.60 7.60 2.00

Home

11.30 7.90 3.40

Away

8.60 5.70 2.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-118

Kosovo Corners

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-138

Sweden Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-110

Most Corners

1

+265

X

+700

2

-250

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Kosovo vs Sweden Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Giving Sweden Plenty of Respect

The bookmakers have Sweden as -159 favourites for this World Cup qualifying encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 61% likely to triumph. Kosovo are the +380 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

A 2+ goal margin of victory for Sweden against Kosovo means a full payout at -123 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -152.

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Full-Time Result

1

+380

X

+310

2

-159

Half-Time Result

1

+380

X

+148

2

+114

Double Chance

1X

+117

12

-455

X2

-556

Draw No Bet

1

+245

2

-370

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-102

2 Hcp -0.75

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+110

Viktor Gyökeres Top of First Goalscorer List

You will find Viktor Gyökeres at +245 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get -133 that he finds the net at anytime.

Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden)

First

-133

Anytime

+245

Alexander Isak (Sweden)

First

+143

Anytime

+390

Anthony Elanga (Sweden)

First

+255

Anytime

+575

Benjamin Nygren (Sweden)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Alexander Bernhardsson (Sweden)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Jordan Larsson (Sweden)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Sebastian Nanasi (Sweden)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Lucas Bergvall (Sweden)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Niclas Eliasson (Sweden)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Yasin Ayari (Sweden)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Hugo Larsson (Sweden)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Jesper Karlström (Sweden)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Anton Jonsson Salétros (Sweden)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Hjalmar Ekdal (Sweden)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Samuel Dahl (Sweden)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Ken Sema (Sweden)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Gabriel Gudmundsson (Sweden)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Isak Hien (Sweden)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Daniel Svensson (Sweden)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Emil Krafth (Sweden)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Anthony Elanga (Sweden)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+115

Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-122

Yasin Ayari (Sweden)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-120

Benjamin Nygren (Sweden)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-137

Jordan Larsson (Sweden)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-161

Alexander Bernhardsson (Sweden)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-164

Sebastian Nanasi (Sweden)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-200

Alexander Isak (Sweden)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-263

Lucas Bergvall (Sweden)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-435

Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden)

Over 4.5

+123

Under 4.5

-

Alexander Isak (Sweden)

Over 3.5

+123

Under 3.5

-

Anthony Elanga (Sweden)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Benjamin Nygren (Sweden)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Alexander Bernhardsson (Sweden)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Jordan Larsson (Sweden)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Sebastian Nanasi (Sweden)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Yasin Ayari (Sweden)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Kosovo Stats

Sweden Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 7.60 corners awarded and 2.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 50.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 56.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Kosovo vs Sweden Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Kosovo vs Sweden team news before betting. Get the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the newest injury news.