Kosovo vs Spain: Spain look to consolidate on their top spot in Group B as they travel to face Kosovo on Thursday in their next World Cup Qualifier.
Match Details:
Teams: Kosovo vs Spain
Venue: Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Pristina
Date: Thursday 9th September, 2021
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
🙋♀️ Matchday! 😍
🏆 #WCQ2022
🆚 Spain
🏟 Fadil Vokrri
⏰ 20:45 CEST
📺 RTK/SSK
#️⃣ #EkipiKombëtar #KOSESP | 🇽🇰🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/dwEUrjhUv7— Kosovan Football 🇽🇰 | 💉 (@kosovanfooty_EN) September 8, 2021
Preview
Spain come into this one on the back of a 4-0 win over Georgia at home on Monday and aim to make it successive wins after their earlier loss to Sweden last Friday.
Gaya, Soler, Torres and Sarabia got their names on the scoresheets as La Roja enjoyed a comfortable night.
🧐 Una suplantación en 4 📸:
1⃣ 😱 Equipo perdedor se hace foto de equipo ganador
2⃣ 👀 Equipo perdedor sigue posando, pero @R_Albiol se da cuenta de que les han pillado
3⃣ 🤣 El capitán @5sergiob llega a “poner orden”
4⃣ 🏆 Equipo realmente ganador#VamosEspaña#Catar2022 pic.twitter.com/DRj2CM8naN
— Selección Española de Fútbol (@SeFutbol) September 7, 2021
The Spanish side are table toppers with 10 points from 5 matches.
On the other hand, Kosovo eked out a point against Greece when they drew 1-1 on Monday. A goal in extra time by Muriqi cancelled out Douvikas’ first half strike which ensured a share of the spoils.
Kosovo is 3rd in the table with 4 points from as many matches and eye a return to winning form.
Both sides met in the return fixture in April where Spain won 3-1.
Goals from Olmo, Torres and Moreno ensured three points for the men in Red while Halimi’s second half goal meant nothing more than a consolation effort for Kosovo.
Form Guide
Kosovo: WLWWD
Spain: WWLLW
Last Matches of both teams:
Kosovo 1-1 Greece
Spain 4-0 Georgia
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Kosovo vs Spain in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sony LIV or Jio TV App while the broadcast is available on Sony TEN 1.
Boys are ready. – Let’s do this! 💪💪#KOSESP | 🇽🇰🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/kgDLsVwBg6
— Kosovan Football 🇽🇰 | 💉 (@kosovanfooty_EN) September 7, 2021
Team News
Kosovo has no injury concerns while Gaya is set to miss out for the Spanish side due to a calf injury.
Kosovo possible 11:
Muric, Vojvoda, Rrahmani, Aliti, Hadergjonaj, Loshaj, Dresevic, Berisha, Rashica, Muslija and Muriqi
Spain possible 11:
Simon, Azpilicueta, Garcia, Laporte, Alba, Soler, Busquets, Koke, Torres, Traoré and Morata
Prediction: Kosovo 0-2 Spain
Spain picked up a comfortable win last time against Georgia and we expect them to do the same against Kosovo.
The likes of Morata, Sarabia and Torres have been in good form and are set to trouble the Kosovo defence.
Kosovo’s fine run will be tested against a rampant Spain side and we do not back them to come out with flying colours.
Players to watch out for: Muriqi, Rashica, Traoré and Torres.
