Ukraine VS Kosovo Match Prediction

This will be the first time Ukraine and Kosovo have met in any type of football match, which means Ukraine v Kosovo betting tips can take no clues from the head-to-head record between the sides. 

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Ukraine v Kosovo: Prediction

Ukraine's problems at the back could mean that Kosovo will fancy their chances here, but with such a young side it is hard to see how they are going to react to a 6-0 battering last time out. 

Some of their defending in that game was very naive and Ukraine could take full advantage. It should certainly be a very entertaining match with plenty of goal action for any neutrals watching.

Ukraine v Kosovo: Betting Tips

Ukraine are big favourites for this game and a price of 3/10 shows the bookmakers have little faith in Kosovo's chances of bouncing back from their 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Croatia last time out. Kosovo can be backed at odds of 11/1, while the draw is priced up at around the 5/1 mark.

The handicap market is worth playing here, with Ukraine -2 a stand-out bet at odds of 23/10, while Ukraine to be leading at both half-time and full-time must be worth considering at 17/20 too. Another bet worth taking on in this game is Ukraine to win with over 2.5 goals scored at 10/11.

Ukraine were on track for their first win in Group I on Thursday after racing into a 2-0 lead away to Turkey, but they were pegged back and had to settle for a point. It means they have two points from two games and are winless in their last five matches heading into this Sunday clash with Kosovo. Ukraine have not kept a clean sheet for five games so changes in defence could be considered, while Oleksandr Zinchenko remains one to watch in the midfield.

Ukraine likely XI:

A 6-0 loss to Croatia was a very disappointing result in Kosovo's first ever 'home' competitive game, although they played the match in nearby Albania. 

With so many of their players young and inexperienced, it is hard to expect much from them during the qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup. Bersant Celina is one of Kosovo's more high-profile players as he is on the books of the Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Kosovo likely XI:

Kosovo might well have a bright future in international football, but right now they look to be a long way from being competitive at this level. Ukraine should therefore be able to justify their status as strong favourites with a heavy win here, especially as Kosovo were hammered 6-0 by Croatia on Thursday. There should be plenty of goals for fans to enjoy here too.

Ukraine are without a win in their last five matches as they prepare to host Kosovo.