Iceland vs. Kosovo - prediction,free live streaming , lineups

The match between Iceland and Kosovo in the UEFA Nations League playoff is poised to be a critical encounter, especially given the narrow aggregate lead held by Kosovo following their 2-1 victory in the first leg. Iceland, facing potential relegation, must secure a win to overturn this deficit and maintain their standing in the league . The match will take place at Estadio Nueva Condomina in Spain, adding an intriguing neutral venue dynamic to the competition.

The first leg on Thursday saw Kosovo win 2-1 with goals in the 19th and 58th minutes, while Iceland scored a consolation in the 22nd minute. The tie is still in the balance, but Iceland need to win to at least take the match into extra time or further into penalties.

Iceland won just one of their six recent matches, losing four and drawing one, all in the Nations League. As they host at a neutral venue due to stadium construction, the challenge only gets bigger, as Iceland have historically lost six of ten Nations League home games.

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That gives Kosovo a chance to earn promotion to League B, coming here with five wins from the last six games. The Dardanians have won two of their last three away matches in this competition as well and will quietly feel confident of their chances.

Iceland possible starting lineup: Valdimarsson; Palsson, Gunarsson, Ingason, Tomasson; Johannesson, Haraldsson; Thorsteinsson, Gudmundsson, Gudjohnsen; Oskarsson

Kosovo possible starting lineup: Muric; Vojvoda, Rrahmani, Dellova, Paqarada; Demaku, Rexhbecaj; Krasniqi, Rashica, Rrudhani; Muriqi

Kosovo enters the match in strong form, having finished second in their Nations League group with four wins in their last five games. However, Iceland has historically been a difficult opponent, winning their last two encounters. Iceland's form, in contrast, has been inconsistent with three wins, four losses, and one draw in their last nine matches, potentially hindering their pursuit of a crucial victory.This sets the stage for a compelling clash. Kosovo will be eager to leverage their recent momentum and prove their mettle against a traditionally challenging foe. For Iceland, this match represents an opportunity to regain consistency and overcome their recent struggles. A victory against Kosovo would be a significant boost, not only in terms of points but also in restoring confidence within the squad. The historical head-to-head record certainly favors Iceland, but Kosovo's current form suggests they won't be intimidated. The key battlegrounds will likely be in midfield, where both teams will fight for control and dictate the tempo. Kosovo's attacking prowess, fueled by their recent successes, will be tested against Iceland's defensive resilience, while Iceland's experienced players will need to exploit any vulnerabilities in Kosovo's backline. This promises to be a tightly contested affair with both teams hungry for a positive result.

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