Group I of World Cup qualifiers Thursday programeza a unique dispute. Kosovo face the Croatia, in a match where the guests are big favorites at online sportsbooks. It should be noted that due to the political situation in Kosovo, Albania match will take place on boric Loro Stadium in Shkoder. Start time is 21.45.
Kosovo
It is the latest appearance in FIFA competitions and it must be said that remains a modest team.
However, he debuted excellent group, drawn against Finland (1-1).
It has a series of four matches without defeat and morale is excellent.
Among the few players with name of the batch we find Valon Berisha from Salzburg and Albert Bunjaku from Sakti Gallen.
Besides the draw in Finland, lately also drew with Albania and defeated the Faroe Islands, so should not be underestimated.
Probable team: Ujkani – Perdedaj, Paqarada, Pnishi, Alush, Rahmani – rash, Valon Berisha Kryeziu, Bernard Berisha – Bunjaku.
Croatia
Normally you should not encounter much trouble here.
A disappointed but the first match of the group, having drawn at home to Turkey (1-1).
He has not lost any match in regular time in the last 13 played.
It is one of the strongest teams on the continent.
It should be noted however that won only one match in seven previous World Cup qualifiers played.
Misses two best midfielders, Modric and Rakitic.
Probable team: Kalinic – Vrsaljko, Strinic, Corluka, Lovren – Brozova Badelj, Kovacic – Perisic, Kramar, Mandzukic.
direct meetings
This is the first direct meeting between the two teams.
