Odds overview
In the 1X2 market, a Republic of Ireland win is around 2.12, a draw is 3.15 and a Kosovo win is 3.85: the hosts are favourites. In the main totals market, Under 2.5 goals is available at 1.55 against 2.45 for Over 2.5, suggesting expectations of a low-scoring game. With a handicap of 0, Republic of Ireland are available at 1.50 and Kosovo at 2.60; the shorter odds favour Republic of Ireland.
Why Republic of Ireland are favourites
Bookmakers favour Republic of Ireland: the hosts are 2.12 to win, the draw is 3.15 and a Kosovo win is 3.85.
- Republic of Ireland have consistently avoided defeat, losing none of their last 10 competitive matches.
- Kosovo have struggled to score in the competition, finding the net fewer than 1.5 times in each of their last five UEFA Nations League matches.
Form and Line-up Republic of Ireland
In their previous match, on 14 November 2026, Republic of Ireland lost 0:1 away to Austria. Earlier, on 4 October 2026, they drew 1:1 at home with Israel.
Captain Nathan Collins and midfielder Harvey Vale recovered from their injuries in time for the November matches and returned to the squad.
- There were more than 5.5 shots on target in each of Republic of Ireland's last 10 competitive matches.
- Fewer than 3.5 goals were scored in eight of Republic of Ireland's last 10 home matches in the UEFA Nations League.
Probable line-up: Caoimhín Kelleher, Jake O'Brien, Liam Scales, Dara O'Shea, Conor Coventry, Ryan Manning, Jayson Molumby, James Abankwah, Troy Parrott, Jack Moylan, Adam Idah.
Gavin Bazunu (muscle injury) and Evan Ferguson (ankle injury) are listed as absentees.
Form and Line-up Kosovo
Kosovo drew 0:0 at home with Israel on 14 November 2026. They had also shared the points earlier, against Austria (1:1, 4 October 2026) and away to Israel (0:0, 1 October 2026).
Kosovo won the first meeting between the sides, beating Republic of Ireland 1:0 at home on 24 September 2026.
- Kosovo have avoided defeat in eight of their last 10 competitive matches.
- Kosovo's opponents have taken more than 3.5 corners in nine of their last 10 away matches in the UEFA Nations League.
Probable line-up: Amir Saipi, Mërgim Vojvoda, Ilir Krasniqi, Kreshnik Hajrizi, Lindrit Kamberi, Dion Gallapeni, Leon Avdullahu, Veldin Hodza, Lion Kakuri, Milot Rashica, Vedat Muriqi.
Albian Hajdari (meniscus injury), Ermal Krasniqi (muscle injury) and Edon Zhegrova are listed as absentees. Lumbardh Dellova remains doubtful because of a muscle injury.
The teams' chances
A Republic of Ireland win is offered at 2.12, with fair odds of 2.22 and a probability of 45%. The draw is 3.15, with fair odds of 3.30 and a probability of 30.3%. A Kosovo win is available at 3.85, with fair odds of 4.04 and a probability of 24.8%.
| Outcome | Average odds | Average fair odds | Probability without margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland win | 2.12 | 2.22 | 45.0% |
| Draw | 3.15 | 3.30 | 30.3% |
| Kosovo win | 3.85 | 4.04 | 24.8% |
Total goals prediction
Under 2.5 goals is 1.55, while Over 2.5 is 2.45, so fewer than three goals looks more likely. At a total of 2, the odds are almost equal: Under is 1.92 and Over is 1.82, with a slight edge for the higher-scoring outcome. At 3.5 goals, Under is 1.17 against 4.20 for Over, giving much stronger support to the lower-scoring option.
| Total goals line | Under | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 1.55 | 2.45 |
| 2 | 1.92 | 1.82 |
| 3.5 | 1.17 | 4.20 |
Handicap prediction
At a handicap of -1.5, Republic of Ireland are offered at 4.10 and Kosovo at 7.80. At a line of 1.5, the odds are 1.05 for Republic of Ireland and 1.18 for Kosovo. At -1, Republic of Ireland are 3.30 against 6.80 for Kosovo, while at a line of 1 the respective odds are 1.06 and 1.30. With a handicap of 0, Republic of Ireland are available at 1.50 and Kosovo at 2.60: the first option has shorter odds.
| Home | Handicap | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 4.10 | -1.5 | 7.80 |
| 1.05 | 1.5 | 1.18 |
| 3.30 | -1 | 6.80 |
| 1.06 | 1 | 1.30 |
| 1.50 | 0 | 2.60 |
Both teams to score prediction
Both teams to score — Yes is offered at 2.10, while Both teams to score — No is 1.70. The shorter odds on the latter suggest that at least one team is more likely to go without scoring.
| Both teams to score | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | 2.10 |
| No | 1.70 |
Double chance forecast
| Bookmaker | 1X | 12 | X2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 |
29/100
|
9/25
|
7/10
|
| William Hill |
1/4
|
9/25
|
7/10
|
| LeoVegas |
7/25
|
9/25
|
13/20
|
Odds are current as of the material publication date
Team total goals prediction
Bookmakers have set the following team goal totals for this match: Republic of Ireland — 1 goal; Kosovo — 0.5 goals.
Republic of Ireland team total goals
For Republic of Ireland, Under 0.5 goals is offered at 3.25 and Over 0.5 at 1.30. At a team total of 1, Under is 2.18 against 1.65 for Over. At a line of 1.5, Under is available at 1.50 and Over at 2.50, so the lower-scoring outcome is favoured.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 3.25 | 0.5 | 1.30 |
| 2.18 | 1 | 1.65 |
| 1.50 | 1.5 | 2.50 |
Kosovo team total goals
For Kosovo, Under 0.5 goals is 2.25 and Over 0.5 is 1.60. At a team total of 1, Under is offered at 1.50 against 2.50 for Over. At a line of 1.5, Under is 1.23 while Over is 3.70: the odds much more strongly favour fewer than two goals.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.25 | 0.5 | 1.60 |
| 1.50 | 1 | 2.50 |
| 1.23 | 1.5 | 3.70 |
