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Israel host Kosovo in the UEFA Nations League on 1 October 2026, with both sides drawn into Group C ahead of the meeting. As of 29 September 2026, Israel sit fourth of four teams in Group C with no points from two games, while Kosovo are second in the same group on three points from two games – the two positions come from the same group and are directly comparable.
Head-to-Head Record
Over their last 2 meetings, all 2 recorded meetings between these sides, both played during 2022-23 UEFA European Championship qualification, Kosovo have won once and the other finished level; Israel are yet to beat Kosovo in this window, which runs from 25 March 2023 to 12 November 2023. Across those two games Kosovo have scored two goals to Israel’s one, with an average of 1.5 total goals per match – a limited sample reflecting the recorded history between the two, not a lengthy rivalry.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-12 | Kosovo vs Israel | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship qualification | 2022-2023 |
| 2023-03-25 | Israel vs Kosovo | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship qualification | 2022-2023 |
Israel: Recent Form
Israel’s last six matches have brought two wins, two draws and two losses, with 8 goals scored and 9 conceded for a return of 1.33 points per game. Three of those six matches were friendlies, so the “L L W D W D” sequence blends competitive and non-competitive results rather than reflecting a purely competitive run. The two most recent outings were both Nations League defeats – 0-3 at home to Ireland and 1-3 away to Austria – despite the side having kept two clean sheets and also failed to score twice across the six-match span.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | H | Ireland | UEFA Nations League | 0-3 | L |
| 2026-09-24 | A | Austria | UEFA Nations League | 1-3 | L |
| 2026-06-03 | A | Albania | International Friendly | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-03-26 | A | Georgia | International Friendly | 2-2 | D |
| 2025-11-16 | H | Moldova | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 4-1 | W |
| 2025-11-13 | A | Lithuania | International Friendly | 0-0 | D |
Kosovo: Recent Form
Kosovo’s record over the same six-match span reads three wins and three losses without a draw, for 10 goals scored and 9 conceded and a slightly higher 1.5 points per game. Two of those six matches were friendlies. Kosovo’s last two competitive results were a 1-3 loss away to Austria and a 1-0 home win over Ireland, both in the Nations League, with two clean sheets and only one match in the run in which they failed to score.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | A | Austria | UEFA Nations League | 1-3 | L |
| 2026-09-24 | H | Ireland | UEFA Nations League | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-06-07 | H | Andorra | International Friendly | 3-0 | W |
| 2026-05-31 | A | Czechia | International Friendly | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-03-31 | H | Turkiye | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-03-26 | A | Slovakia | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 4-3 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Israel and Kosovo have met twice on record, with Kosovo winning once and the other finishing as a draw.
- Kosovo have outscored Israel 2-1 across those two meetings, averaging 1.5 total goals per game.
- Israel’s last six matches produced a 2W-2D-2L record (1.33 points per game), including three friendlies.
- Kosovo’s last six matches produced a 3W-0D-3L record (1.5 points per game), including two friendlies.
- Both sides kept two clean sheets across their last six matches.
- In Group C of the Nations League, Kosovo (2nd, 3 points) currently sit above Israel (4th, 0 points) after two games each.
How Israel and Kosovo Compare
Kosovo hold a slightly better points-per-game return over their last six matches (1.5 versus 1.33) and a marginally healthier goal difference, even though both sides have conceded nine goals across that span. The gap is wider in the Nations League table itself: Kosovo sit second in Group C with three points from two games, while Israel are bottom of the same four-team group without a point. Kosovo also hold the edge in the two previous meetings between the sides, having won one and drawn the other without ever losing to Israel on record.
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FAQ
How many times have Israel and Kosovo played each other?
On record, Israel and Kosovo have met twice, both during 2022-23 European Championship qualification, with Kosovo winning once and the other ending in a draw.
When did Israel and Kosovo last meet?
Their most recent recorded meeting was on 12 November 2023, when Kosovo won 1-0 at home.
Where do Israel and Kosovo stand in the Nations League table?
Israel are fourth of four teams in Group C with no points from two games, while Kosovo are second in the same group with three points from two games.
When is the next Israel vs Kosovo fixture?
Israel host Kosovo in the UEFA Nations League on 1 October 2026, with the figures in this preview current as of 29 September 2026.