Kosovo vs Turkey Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Mar 2026

World Cup Play-Off Final Betting Preview: Kosovo vs Turkey

A place at football’s top table is at stake as Kosovo host Turkey in this World Cup play-off final at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 31 March. The winner will end up in Group D, joining co-hosts USA, Australia and Paraguay.

Turkey have been impressive of late, particularly on the road where they have picked up two wins and a draw from their last three outings. Vincenzo Montella’s side showed great resilience to secure a 2-2 draw away to reigning European champions Spain in their final qualifying group game. That result followed a dominant 6-1 victory over Bulgaria and a hard-fought 3-2 win against Georgia in Tbilisi.

While Kosovo boast a strong home record, it is worth noting that their recent 1-1 home draw with Switzerland came when the visitors had already secured top spot and had little to play for. Considering that Turkey have won the last three head-to-head meetings, alongside the latest team news and xG data, all signs point to a victory for the visitors.

We’re backing Turkey on the Full-Time Result market, especially with -116 on offer. We feel confident in this value pick as the Crescent-Stars go up against Kosovo.

Kosovo exceeded all expectations during qualifying, finishing as runners-up behind Switzerland in Group B, ahead of both Sweden and Slovenia. A win in this final would see the Dardanians qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in the nation's history.

Kosovo reached this play-off final after a spectacular 4-3 away victory over Slovakia. In a high-scoring semi-final at the National Football Stadium in Bratislava, Franco Foda’s side had 46% possession and five shots on target.

Veldin Hodza, Fisnik Asllani, Florent Muslija and Kreshnik Hajrizi all found the net to secure the win for the Dardanians.

Turkey suffered just one defeat in Group E, a heavy 6-0 loss to Spain on matchday two. Aside from that result, four wins and a draw from their remaining five matches secured a comfortable second-place finish, ending the campaign 10 points clear of third-placed Georgia.

The Crescent-Stars secured a 1-0 home win over Romania at Tupras Stadyumu in their play-off semi-final. Turkey managed three shots on goal and enjoyed 62% possession, with Ferdi Kadioglu striking early in the second half.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Kosovo	6	3	2	1	6	5	1	6:5	11
2	Turkey	6	4	1	1	17	12	5	17:12	13

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7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. Kosovo have had 43.7% possession and 3.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.0 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.

Vedat Muriqi is the top scorer with 4 goals, Fisnik Asllani has 3, with Florent Muslija and Elvis Rexhbecaj on 2. Mergim Vojvoda is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalies Arijanet Muric and Amir Saipi collectively keeping 4 clean sheets.

Turkey have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 12.3 attempts, 4.9 shots on goal and 2.5 goals. The Crescent-Stars average 55.0% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.

Kenan Yildiz got 4 goals, Kerem Akturkoglu notched 3, while Hakan Calhanoglu and two other players scored 2. Arda Guler, Hakan Calhanoglu and Oguz Aydin have had 4 assists in the last 10 games, while Ugurcan Cakir has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Kosovo confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Arijanet Muric (GK), Lumbardh Dellova, Kreshnik Hajrizi, Albian Hajdari, Mergim Vojvoda, Dion Gallapeni, Veldin Hodza, Elvis Rexhbecaj, Florent Muslija, Fisnik Asllani, Vedat Muriqi.

Turkey confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ugurcan Cakir (GK), Mehmet Zeki Celik, Ozan Kabak, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Ferdi Kadioglu, Ismail Yuksek, Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler, Orkun Kokcu, Kenan Yildiz, Kerem Akturkoglu.

Kosovo vs Turkey Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Kosovo vs Turkey tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Our prediction is that Turkey will have too much for the opposition and we’ll therefore take the -116 when it comes to this play-off final. This wager sticks out when it comes to landing value.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest World Cup qualifying team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Kosovo vs Turkey stats:

• Turkey have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Turkey have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Turkey have won 2 of their last 3 away games, scoring an average of 3.66 goals per game.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 53.8% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re looking for a larger price, take a look at Turkey on the Asian Handicap. There’s the option to bet them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re anticipating a sizeable win.

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Our Match Prediction

Turkey To Win @ -116 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Kosovo 0 - 1 Turkey

There’s the option to wager on the Crescent-Stars to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +550 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenan Yildiz to Score +230

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey) has managed three goals in his past four matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +230.

Latest Kenan Yildiz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+600

Shots

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -137

Each of the previous six Turkey matches have involved over 8.5 corners. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of -137.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Kosovo

Total

8.10 3.50 4.60

Home

6.60 3.60 3.00

Away

9.90 3.50 6.40

Turkey

Total

10.10 5.80 4.30

Home

10.70 6.90 3.80

Away

9.30 4.80 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-147

Kosovo Corners

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+112

Turkey Corners

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

-104

Most Corners

1

+140

X

+600

2

-135

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Kosovo vs Turkey Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a roughly 52% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -106 betting odds for Turkey winning this World Cup play-off final. For those wanting to back Kosovo, you will find +300 about this outsider.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Turkey are -109, although Kosovo are +0.5 at -114 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

+300

X

+250

2

-106

Half-Time Result

1

+320

X

+118

2

+155

Double Chance

1X

-120

12

-345

X2

-417

Draw No Bet

1

+170

2

-263

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-114

2 Hcp -0.5

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

+102

Semih Kiliçsoy is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +450, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Semih Kiliçsoy (Turkey)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Kerem Aktürkoglu (Turkey)

First

+180

Anytime

+460

Arda Guler (Turkey)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Vedat Muriqi (Kosovo)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Fisnik Asllani (Kosovo)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Oguz Aydin (Turkey)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Irfan Can Kahveci (Turkey)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Hakan Çalhanoglu (Turkey)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Orkun Kokcu (Turkey)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Yunus Akgün (Turkey)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Milot Rashica (Kosovo)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Ermal Krasniqi (Kosovo)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Edon Zhegrova (Kosovo)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Florent Muslija (Kosovo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Veldin Hodža (Kosovo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Mustafa Eskihellaç (Turkey)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Florent Hadergjonaj (Kosovo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Elvis Rexhbeçaj (Kosovo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Valon Berisha (Kosovo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Ozan Kabak (Turkey)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Ferdi Kadioglu (Turkey)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ismail Yüksek (Turkey)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ahmetcan Kaplan (Turkey)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Merih Demiral (Turkey)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Eren Elmali (Turkey)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Kaan Ayhan (Turkey)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Semih Kiliçsoy (Turkey)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Arda Guler (Turkey)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-

Vedat Muriqi (Kosovo)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Fisnik Asllani (Kosovo)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Kerem Aktürkoglu (Turkey)

Over 2.5

-127

Under 2.5

-

Yunus Akgün (Turkey)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Edon Zhegrova (Kosovo)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Milot Rashica (Kosovo)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Ermal Krasniqi (Kosovo)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Orkun Kokcu (Turkey)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Hakan Çalhanoglu (Turkey)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Irfan Can Kahveci (Turkey)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Oguz Aydin (Turkey)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Florent Muslija (Kosovo)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Veldin Hodža (Kosovo)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Mustafa Eskihellaç (Turkey)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Florent Hadergjonaj (Kosovo)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Elvis Rexhbeçaj (Kosovo)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Valon Berisha (Kosovo)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Ozan Kabak (Turkey)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Ferdi Kadioglu (Turkey)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

Ismail Yüksek (Turkey)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Ahmetcan Kaplan (Turkey)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Kaan Ayhan (Turkey)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Kosovo Stats

Turkey Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 43.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 46.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 55.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 51.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Kosovo vs Turkey Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Kosovo vs Turkey, check the team news first. We’ll deliver the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the latest injury reports.

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