2026-2027 Nations League: Kosovo vs. Israel, Probable Lineups

Kosovo will face Israel on Saturday, November 14, at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, on the penultimate matchday of Group B3 in the UEFA Nations League. The team led by Franco Foda is in second place with five points, tied with Ireland, and is aiming for a win to put itself in the best possible position heading into the head-to-head matchup on the final matchday. Israel, on the other hand, sits in last place with two points and needs a win to catch up with Kosovo.

Kosovo began its campaign in the group with a 1-0 victory over Ireland, decided by a late goal from Vedat Muriqi. In the following three matches, however, Foda’s team has earned only two points: a 3-1 loss in Austria was followed by a scoreless draw against Israel and a 1-1 home draw, again against the Austrians.

For the match in Pristina, the head coach is expected to rely on Edon Zhegrova and Baton Zabergja on the wings, with Muriqi leading the attack. Fisnik Asllani is an important option off the bench. In defense, Bleon Kurtulus could also see action, ready to make his debut alongside Ilir Krasniqi and Ron Raci.

Israel, on the other hand, heads into the match after snapping an initial two-game losing streak against Austria and Ireland. The last two matches both ended in draws: a 0-0 tie against Kosovo and a 1-1 draw on the road against Ireland. Ran Ben Simon’s team managed to score in both of their away matches in the group stage, but they also conceded a total of four goals.

In Pristina, Liel Abada and Oscar Gloukh are expected to play behind lone striker Dor Turgeman. In midfield, captain Dor Peretz will be the focal point of the team’s play.

Probable lineups

Kosovo (3-4-3): Saipi; Kurtulus, Krasniqi, Raci; Vojvoda, Avdullahu, Hodza, Gallapeni; Zhegrova, Muriqi, Zabergja.

Israel (4-3-2-1): Tzur; Feingold, Dasa, Stoinov, Revivo; Gandelman, Peretz, Azoulay; Abada, Gloukh; Turgeman