Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Greece
Match Time & Date:
14/11/2021
03:45 PM
Prediction: 2-0
Kosovo
Greece will look to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Spain when they take on Kosovo in their last group game. The Greeks missed out on a place at the 2022 World Cup finals, but, no doubt, their pride will be at stake in Sunday’s showdown. Despite failing to find the net in the defeat to La Roja, AZ Alkmaar attacker Vangelis Pavlidis should continue to lead the line for the hosts, while Norwich City teenager Christos Tzolis is pushing for a start.
The Kosovars, on the other hand, are on a three-game losing run in Group B, and seeing that Greece are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we predict that the underdogs are going to return home empty-handed. Heerenveen defender Ibrahim Dresevic is banned for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Andreas Samaris):
Greece international midfielder Andreas Samaris began his career playing for Panachaiki before his spells with Panionios and Olympiakos. SL Benfica is the first international experience for the 27-year-old player who arrived in Portugal in 2014.
A full international since 2013, Samaris represented Greece at the 2014 FIFA World Cup during which he managed to make his presence known and earn a move abroad. Andreas Samaris operates as a central midfield but is capable of filling in defensive midfielder role. Greek international was the mainstay for Benfica during his first two seasons at the club managing 46 Primeira Liga appearances during the period. He also added 12 Champions League appearances.
Andreas Samaras helped Benfica win two Primeira Liga titles, two Taca da Liga trophies and one Super Cup. Greek international was the regular performer for his national team during the unsuccessful Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with ten games to his name.
Highlighted Team (Kosovo):
Despite the fact that a number of countries have yet to recognize Kosovo, they have been participating in the World Cup qualifiers September 5, 2016. Kosovo did well to hold Finland to a 1-1 draw in their opener, but they were outclassed by Croatia (0-6) in their second group game.
Albert Bunjaki’s men have slim chances of qualifying for the showpiece tournament in Russia, but, no doubt, they will use qualifying matches to gain a much-needed experience. Kosovo recorded their biggest win over Monaco on April 22, 2006, but they were not a member of FIFA back then. The Kosovo national football team played their first ever international friendly against Haiti in March 2014 and the match ended in a goalless draw.
Kosovo footballers wear blue shirts and black shorts when playing at home, while they play in yellow shirts and yellow shorts when facing their rivals on the road. Albert Bunjaku, who played for the likes of Nurnberg and Kaiserslautern in the past, is the team’s most notable player.
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