Kosovo and the Czech Republic meet in Stadiumi and Qytetit, in a match for this phase of the Qualification for the European Championship (Qualifying Round). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this match the home factor may be decisive, since Kosovo has considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Kosovo :
After 1 win and 2 draws, the home team is currently in 3rd position, with 5 points won. In the last match, he won by (2‑3) against Bulgaria, after in the previous match, having drawn by (1‑1) away with Montenegro. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 27 games he has 3 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses as a visitor, with 14 goals scored and 15 suffered; against 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in his stadium, with 24 goals scored and 25 suffered. In the last 9 games played at home for all competitions, Kosovo won 6, drew 2 and lost 1. Their attack has scored regularly, as they scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 8 of their last 9 matches have ended with Over 1.5 goals. The team does not usually have problems opening the scoring: he scored the first goal in 9 of the last 11 games, of these 9 he came to the break in advantage in 7 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90 ‘in 6.
The Kosovo team comes to this motivated match, after a 2-3 victory against Bulgaria, registering their third consecutive game without losing in this qualifying round: Rashani, Rashica and Murqui scored the team’s goals. Despite this good phase in the competition, coach Bernard Challandes is expected to play 4-3-3, favoring the defensive organization and counterattacks across the flanks. The man on the left flank, Milot Rashica, is Kosovo’s top gunner, with 2 goals scored, however, it is the great absence for this match, due to an injury. In addition to this player, the coach does not have Zeneli, Shala, Kryeziu and Kololli, all with physical problems.
Czech Republic:
The visiting team is currently in the 2nd position, with 6 points won, after 2 wins and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, he won at home against Bulgaria by (2‑1). In the last match, he won at home against Montenegro by (3-0). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches it records 7 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses as a visitor, with 18 goals scored and 26 suffered; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in his stadium, with 25 goals scored and 14 suffered. In the last 10 matches played as a visitor for all competitions, the Czech Republic won 6 and lost 4. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so his defense needs to improve, but his attack has marked with regularly, since he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 5 times and only got 1 comeback.
The Czech Republic comes to this match with a 3-0 victory against Montenegro, so it adds a positive series of two consecutive victories in this competition: the team’s goals were scored by Jankto, Patrik Schick and Kopitovic (autogol). Despite playing away from home, coach Jaroslav Silhavy must keep the team 4-3-3, favoring the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks, especially on the left flank: Jankto is very fast and competent in the transport of the ball towards the attack. Striker Patrik Schick is the top scorer in the Czech Republic, with 3 goals scored. All equipment is available for this game.
