Kosovo vs Lithuania Prediction, Preview, Team News, and Lineups | UEFA Nations League, November 18, 2024

Kosovo vs Lithuania Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
• Time: 7:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Pristina City Stadium

Kosovo will host Lithuania at the Pristina City Stadium in their final UEFA Nations League 2024-25 group-stage match on Monday, November 18. Depending upon the results of their matches on Friday (November 15), it could turn out to be a crucial match, especially for Kosovo.

Romania currently lead League C Group with 12 points and have qualified for the knockouts. Kosovo are three points behind them while Cyprus are a further six points behind. Lithuania sit at the bottom of the group with 0 points.

If Romania beat Kosovo on Friday and Cyprus beat Lithuania, the final matchday could be the decider for who will finish second between Kosovo and Cyprus. Hence, Monday’s clash could become crucial.

Kosovo, however, will be confident of their qualification, having secured three wins and one defeat in their four games so far.

Kosovo National Football Team News

Kosovo will be without left-back Leart Paqarada for their clash against Lithuania. The FC Koln star is nursing a groin injury and will return to action in December.

Lithuania National Football Team News

Lithuania have all their players available for the clash.

Predicted Lineups

Kosovo national football team predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Arijanet Muric

Defenders: Mergim Vojvoda, Amir Rrahmani, Lumbardh Dellova, Donat Rrudhani

Midfielders: Lindon Emerllahu, Muharrem Jashari, Milot Raschica

Attackers: Edon Zhegrova, Albion Rrahmani, Ermal Krasniqi

Lithuania national football team predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Edvinas Gertmonas

Defenders: Pijus Sirvys, Rokas Lekiatas, Edvinas Gridvainis, Artemijus Tutyskinas

Midfielders: Modestas Vorobjovas, Gvidas Gineitis, Vkyintas Slivka

Attackers: Paulius Golubickas, Armandas Kucys, Justas Lasickas

Kosovo vs Lithuania H2H Record

The two sides have faced off just twice, with Kosovo winning both times.

Last 5 results:

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Key Players to watch in Kosovo vs Lithuania

Edon Zhegrova

Edon Zhegrova has garnered plenty of attention from Europe’s top clubs following his impressive performances. Since he joined Lille from KRC Genk in 2022, his stocks have continued to rise.

Zhegrova has registered 25 goals and 18 assists in 103 games for the French side. He is known for his creativity, dribbling and ball-carrying skills. He has contributed seven goals and two assists in 17 games across competitions this season.

For his national side, Zhegrova has scored five goals and provided three assists in 40 games across competitions. He also scored in their 2-1 win over Lithuania in October and will be keen to add to his tally against the same opposition on Monday. He will also be aware that Europe’s top clubs are monitoring him for a potential transfer.

Armandas Kucys

Armandas Kucys is a promising young striker for Lithuania. The 21-year-old has made 13 appearances for his national side so far and scored four goals. He is their top scorer at the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 with two goals to his name. He scored in their 3-1 defeat against Romania and also in their 2-1 defeat against the same opponent in their last match.

At the club level, Kucys plays for Slovenian side NK Celje. He has scored 10 goals and contributed one assist in 23 games across competitions for them. Kucys will look to showcase his talent and potential against Kosovo on Monday.

Kosovo vs Lithuania Prediction

With Romania already qualified for the knockouts from League C Group 2 of the UEFA Nations League 2024-25, the race is on for the second place. While Kosovo appear favorites with two games remaining, anything can happen in football.

Kosovo are ranked 101^st in the FIFA World Rankings and have four wins in their last nine games across competitions. They suffered a run of three straight defeats recently but bounced back to win their next three games. In the UEFA Nations League 2024-25, they lost 3-0 against Romania before beating Cyprus 4-0, Lithuania 2-1 and Cyprus 3-0.

Lithuania, meanwhile, are 141^st in the FIFA World Rankings. They are winless in their last five games across competitions, having lost their last four. All four of those defeats came in the UEFA Nations League as they lost 1-0 against Cyprus, 3-1 against Romania, 2-1 against Kosovo and 2-1 against Romania.

While Lithuania will be eager to end their campaign on a high, Kosovo could prove to be too strong for them, especially at home.

Predicted Score: Kosovo 3-1 Lithuania

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