Sweden vs Kosovo Prediction World Cup Qualifiers 13.10.2025
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Sweden vs Kosovo Prediction World Cup Qualifiers
Sweden vs Kosovo Prediction and Betting Tips for Monday’s World Cup qualifier at the Ullevi Stadium. Sweden are desperate to breathe life into their campaign after a miserable start, while Kosovo arrive with confidence and momentum. For a deeper breakdown of player trends and match data, explore Soccer Stats from XpertStats.
- Sweden sit bottom of Group B with just one point from three games.
- Kosovo stunned Sweden 2-0 in their last meeting in September.
- Pressure mounts on Jon Dahl Tomasson amid growing fan unrest.
- Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres expected to start in attack.
It’s been a rough ride for Sweden. One point from three matches, a manager under fire, and fans already calling for change. Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side haven’t looked like themselves, and those back-to-back defeats against Kosovo and Switzerland only added fuel to the fire. Can he really turn things around? Maybe. The quality is there, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres up front, young talents like Roony Bardghji itching for a start, but something’s clearly broken in the chemistry.
The home fans in Gothenburg will expect a statement. A 2-0 loss in the reverse fixture stung deeply, and Sweden’s attack simply has to click this time. Even so, defensive frailty remains an issue. Without veteran keeper Robin Olsen, who fell out with Tomasson, Sweden rely on Stoke’s Viktor Johansson between the posts. That’s a bold move, but maybe the right one. The question is whether this team still believes in its coach. The atmosphere will tell us soon enough.
Kosovo, meanwhile, are enjoying the kind of fairytale run small nations dream about. Franco Foda’s team has lost just once in eight games, grinding out results with a mix of grit and organization. They followed up that famous 2-0 win over Sweden with a battling draw against Slovenia. Not bad for a team that was ranked 177th not long ago. Vedat Muriqi leads the charge with 32 international goals, and his partnership with Rrahmani gives this side real bite in transition.
Still, Kosovo know the Ullevi won’t be kind. Sweden have won five of their last six home qualifiers and will throw everything at this. The Dardanians’ defense has looked solid, but keeping Isak and Gyokeres quiet twice in a row feels unlikely. It’s hard to say how this will end, but it should be intense, maybe even emotional. Check out the latest Soccer Stats to see how both sides match up before placing your bets.
Sweden might look fragile, but playing at home in Gothenburg could be the turning point they need. They’ve won five of their last six competitive games on Swedish soil, and history favors them, with three wins in their last four meetings with Kosovo. Despite their recent slump, the quality in their attack – Isak, Gyokeres, Bardghji – simply outweighs Kosovo’s backline. Kosovo’s form has been solid, but their clean sheets came mostly against mid-tier opposition. The energy of the home crowd, plus Tomasson’s need for redemption, could push Sweden to deliver. A win here wouldn’t erase the pain of their earlier loss but would restore some pride and confidence. Expect them to play aggressively, dominate possession, and finally find the back of the net.
This matchup has the ingredients for goals. Sweden are desperate, which usually means they’ll push high and commit numbers forward. That leaves space – and Kosovo are great at exploiting space. Four of Sweden’s last five competitive fixtures have seen over 1.5 goals, mainly because their defense leaks under pressure. Meanwhile, Kosovo have scored in five of their last six games, including two past this same opponent. Both sides need a result, not a draw, so expect open football, especially as the game progresses. A quick goal could turn this into a tactical chase, and both have the attacking weapons to make it entertaining. Over 1.5 goals feels not just probable, but logical.
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