Switzerland vs Kosovo: prediction & betting odds 5 September 2025

The Matchday 5 World Cup 2026 qualifying encounter between Switzerland and Kosovo will take place on September 5 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. Switzerland vs. Kosovo: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Switzerland

The Swiss team confidently navigated the previous qualifying cycle. They remained unbeaten (5 wins, 3 draws) and finished first in Group C. Switzerland also topped the group in terms of goals scored, with 15. In the World Cup finals, they advanced to the playoffs from second place but suffered a heavy defeat against Portugal in the first knockout match. In the current qualification campaign, Switzerland boasts a 10-match unbeaten streak.

• The team scored first in 6 of their last 8 World Cup qualifying matches.
• Switzerland has won 9 of their last 11 home qualifiers (2 draws).
• The Swiss have not conceded a goal in their last 5 home World Cup qualifying games.

Predicted lineup for Switzerland (4-4-2)

Gregor Kobel – Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Silvan Widmer, Ricardo Rodriguez – Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Denis Zakaria, Michel Aebischer – Breel Embolo, Ruben Vargas.

Kosovo

Kosovo had a disappointing performance in the last qualifying cycle. With only one win (2 draws, 5 losses), they finished last in Group V. The team also had the worst record in terms of goals scored (5) and conceded (15). Throughout 18 World Cup qualifying matches, Kosovo managed to keep a clean sheet only once.

• The team scored in 5 of their last 7 World Cup qualifying matches.
• Kosovo has not won in 8 of their last 9 away qualifiers (2 draws, 6 losses).
• At least one goal was scored in both halves in 4 of Kosovo's last 5 away World Cup qualifying games.

Predicted lineup for Kosovo (4-5-1)

Arijanet Muric – Mergim Vojvoda, Amir Rrahmani, Fidan Aliti, Floran Hadërgjonaj – Albion Rrahmani, Valon Berisha, Florent Muslija, Lindon Emërllahu, Elvis Rexhbecaj – Edon Zhegrova.

Referee

Szymon Marciniak (Poland)

Matches – 16 (International matches, 2024/25 - 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 21;

Penalties – 31%.

Switzerland vs. Kosovo: Match Prediction

It is unlikely that Kosovo can pull off a surprise. This will be their third World Cup qualifying cycle, and they have only managed one victory (3 draws, 14 losses) in all this time. Switzerland, on the other hand, has performed excellently in World Cup qualifiers. In the last cycle, they dropped points only three times, with two of those against Italy. At home, Switzerland has won 9 of their last 11 matches in this tournament.

The aforementioned only clean sheet Kosovo achieved in World Cup qualification was away from home. However, in their other 8 away games, they conceded a total of 16 goals. Switzerland, who have no trouble creating and converting chances, are likely to find ways through such a defense. The Swiss ended their last qualifying cycle with a 4-match scoring streak, during which they netted 11 goals.

My prediction: Switzerland to win and Total over 1.5