Slovakia vs Kosovo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Mar 2026

World Cup Play-Off Betting Preview: Slovakia vs Kosovo

Slovakia host Kosovo in this World Cup play-off semi-final at the National Football Stadium in Bratislava, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Thursday 26 March.

We’re feeling confident when it comes to Kosovo on the Asian Handicap with a +0.5 goal handicap. The visitors can either land a win or draw against Slovakia, with this wager looking like a value play at -127.

Slovakia were defeated in their last game. Away from home in the World Cup qualifier, they suffered a 6-0 loss against Germany at Red Bull Arena. The Slovak Falcons recorded just 33% possession and had two shots on target.

Kosovo hosted Switzerland in their previous match, ending in a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw at Fadil Vokrri Stadium. Franco Foda's side enjoyed 47% possession and four shots on goal, with Florent Muslija on the scoresheet.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Slovakia	6	4	0	2	6	8	-2	6:8	12
2	Kosovo	6	3	2	1	6	5	1	6:5	11

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5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Slovakia have had 49.4% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.8 corners.

David Hancko and David Strelec are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Tomas Bobcek has 1. Laszlo Benes, Ondrej Duda and Lukas Haraslin have the most assists with 1, while goalie Martin Dubravka has recorded 5 clean sheets.

Kosovo have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Dardanians have averaged 44.2% possession, 3.9 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts.

Vedat Muriqi has top scored with 4, while Fisnik Asllani and Elvis Rexhbecaj are next best on 2. Mergim Vojvoda, Veldin Hodza and Albion Rrahmani have had 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Arijanet Muric has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Slovakia vs Kosovo Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into Slovakia vs Kosovo with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, top corners angle and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re wagering Kosovo +0.5 at -127 with a fair degree of confidence. A positive result can be engineered on the Asian Handicap in this World Cup qualifying match, with the numbers backing up this pick.

The first port of call is to check out the injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Slovakia vs Kosovo stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Kosovo in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Kosovo in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Kosovo in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Slovakia in 11 of their last 20 games at home.

The best betting apps make it a 55.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Slovakia 1 - 1 Kosovo

There are odds of +440 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -122

There’s been a corner average of 10.80 in the past five away games involving Kosovo, with the previous ten Slovakia matches averaging 9.60. The Total Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -122.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Slovakia

Total

9.60 4.80 4.80

Home

9.50 5.80 3.70

Away

9.90 4.80 5.10

Kosovo

Total

8.30 3.90 4.40

Home

6.60 3.60 3.00

Away

9.60 3.40 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-133

Under 8.5

-106

Slovakia Corners

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-100

Kosovo Corners

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-116

Most Corners

1

-164

X

+650

2

+170

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Slovakia vs Kosovo 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.

For this World Cup qualifying clash, Slovakia are the +104 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 49% chance of winning. Kosovo are regarded as the least likely winner at +295.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Kosovo are +160 here. However, if you want to back favourites Slovakia, then -238 is on offer.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s -135 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.

The best football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to World Cup qualifying matches.

Full-Time Result

1

+104

X

+225

2

+295

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+102

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-303

X2

-135

Draw No Bet

1

-238

2

+160

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+102

2 Hcp +0.5

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-135

David Strelec is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +380. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +170.

David Strelec (Slovakia)

First

+170

Anytime

+380

Dávid Duris (Slovakia)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Lukás Haraslín (Slovakia)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Ondrej Duda (Slovakia)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Matús Bero (Slovakia)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Patrik Hrosovsky (Slovakia)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

David Hancko (Slovakia)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Adam Obert (Slovakia)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Denis Vavro (Slovakia)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

David Strelec (Slovakia)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Dávid Duris (Slovakia)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Lukás Haraslín (Slovakia)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Ondrej Duda (Slovakia)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Matús Bero (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Patrik Hrosovsky (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

David Hancko (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Adam Obert (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Denis Vavro (Slovakia)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Slovakia Stats

Kosovo Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.50 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 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 44.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 44.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Slovakia vs Kosovo Lineups & Team News

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