Kosovo – Austria: prediction and preview

Austria lead Group B3 on 7 points (3-1 v Israel, 3-1 v Kosovo and 2-2 in Dublin) and travel to Pristina, where Kosovo, third on 4, beat Ireland 1-0 on matchday one. An Austrian win would leave the group well on track. Rangnick loses Paul Wanner (left sole of the foot) and Nikolas Veratschnig (right knee), but gets Kevin Danso back after his ban in Dublin. The 4-2-3-1 with Schlager and Seiwald as the double pivot and Wimmer (two assists), Schmid and Kalajdžić in attack creates a lot: 7.3 shots on target per game. Foda should keep the 3-4-2-1 with Muriqi and Zhegrova as threats; we found no confirmed Kosovo absences. Portuguese referee António Nobre is in charge. Kosovo have more possession than expected (53%) but score only 0.67 per game. The site's statistical forecast gives 42% away, 26% draw and 32% home, with 1-1 the most likely score. The Pristina atmosphere could even things up.