European Championship: Kosovo vs Romania – Match preview

Ace Football previews the European Championship round 3 match between Kosovo and Romania and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Kosovo and Romania lock horns on Friday in a Euro 2024 qualifier at the Pristina City Stadium.

Romania will look to keep the pressure on Group I leaders Switzerland, who they trail by goal difference. They sit second in the standings with maximum points from their opening two matches. Kosovo trail them by four points in third, having snatched two draws so far. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams taking to the field for the first time against each other. Will the hosts play out another draw, or will their Romanian opponents prove too hot to handle?

Form: Kosovo vs Romania

Kosovo Form

Having collected four consecutive draws, Kosovo are on the lookout for a win. They kicked things off with a 2-2 draw against Armenia before settling for a run of three successive 1-1 draws against the Faroe Islands, Israel, and Andorra.

Romania Form

Romania have owned their opponents in the last three matches. The Wolves kicked things off with a crushing 5-0 victory over Moldova, leaving their opponents reeling. Not content with that, they went on to take down Andorra 2-0, demonstrating their strength and skill on the pitch. Finally, in a nail-biting finish, they secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Belarus, proving once again why they are a force to be reckoned with.

Betting stats for Kosovo and Romania

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Kosovo and Romania played across all tournaments.

Interesting players: Kosovo vs Romania

As the third round of the Euro 2024 qualifiers looms, there’s an air of mystery surrounding which players will reign supreme on the scoring charts for Kosovo and Romania. But fear not, for we’ve got the inside scoop on the top contenders for each team.

Popular markets: Kosovo vs Romania

Full-time result

Kosovo may have lost four of their previous 10 home matches, but they are determined to bounce back and show what they’re made of. In addition to drawing three and winning three, they come into this match undefeated in their last five games. Meanwhile, Romania won’t have an easy ride, having only won four of their last 10 games away (D3 L3).

Both teams to score

In seven of their last ten games, Kosovo claimed the honor of putting the ball in the back of the net first. Meanwhile, Romania were quick out of the gate in six of their last ten games on foreign soil. And let’s not forget the thrill of the game – both teams have managed to score in Kosovo’s last five consecutive home games! That said, Romania have bagged three wins under their belt without any goals conceded in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Kosovo saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Romania, who managed to score 1.6 times in those matches. Amazingly, Kosovo failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 matches.

Recommended tip: Kosovo vs Romania

In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Kosovo and Romania. The betting tip was formed based on the abovementioned statements.

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