The UEFA World Cup Qualifiers continue with a highly anticipated clash as Switzerland hosts Kosovo at St. Jakob-Park. This match pits a struggling Swiss side, who will be looking to get their qualifying campaign on track, against a confident Kosovo team that has a remarkable winning streak.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueFIFA World Cup QualifierSeptember 5, 20256:45 PMSt. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland
Team Form and Analysis:
Switzerland enters this match under pressure, having lost five and drawn four of their last ten competitive matches. The home side has struggled to find a rhythm and will be looking to put on a much-improved performance in front of their home crowd. Despite their recent struggles, they have an impressive home record, with only one loss on home soil since June 2022.
Kosovo, meanwhile, has been in sensational form, winning their last six consecutive matches. They have shown a tough, organized defensive structure and a clinical attacking side. The visiting team will be looking to continue their positive start to the season and secure a historic first victory against Switzerland.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two nations is tied, with all three previous encounters ending in a draw. The last two World Cup qualifying matches between the two sides ended in a 1-1 and 2-2 draw.
Player to Watch:
Switzerland: All eyes will be on their attacking players, particularly Dan Ndoye, who has scored in back-to-back internationals. His goal-scoring ability and relentless attacking will be a constant threat to the Kosovo defense.
Kosovo: The focus for Kosovo will be on their veteran striker, Vedat Muriqi. The all-time leading marksman for Kosovo will be looking to add to his impressive goal tally and secure a positive result on the road.
Prediction:
Given Switzerland’s clear superiority in terms of talent and their impressive home record, they are the favorites to win this match. However, Kosovo’s recent form and their strong head-to-head record against Switzerland make this a much more difficult match to predict. A hard-fought match is expected, but a narrow home victory for Switzerland seems like a plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Switzerland vs Kosovo match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
Switzerland: SRF zwei, RTS 2, SRF Play / SRF Sport App
Kosovo: RTK 1, ArtMotion
USA: Fox Soccer Plus, FuboTV, ViX (Spanish), FOX app
UK: Amazon Prime Video
Canada: DAZN
Australia: Stan Sport
India: Sony Sports Network
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