Kosovo v Northern Ireland predictions: Visitors unlikely to end goal drought

Anastasios Bakasetas scored Greece's winner against Northern Ireland.

Kosovo v Northern Ireland is on Premier Sports 1 at 7.45 pm on Thursday.

Kosovo are expected to win 1-0 against Northern Ireland.

Arijanet Muric and Fidan Aliti are suspended for Kosovo's match against Greece. Samir Ujkani is expected to deputise in goal. Jonny Evans should start in a three-man defence. Shea Charles is set to keep his place in midfield. Stuart Dallas, Josh Magennis, Corry Evans and Craig Cathcart remain sidelined.

Northern Ireland's 2022-23 Nations League campaign started with a 1-0 home defeat to Greece and a 0- 0 draw in Cyprus. Ian Baraclough's side have failed to score in four of their last five internationals. Kosovo have an early win on the board, having beaten Cyprus 2-1 in their opening game. Kosovo are managed by France legend Alain Giresse. They have scored only four goals in last nine competitive international matches at home. The team has more attacking players than Northern Ireland.

Seven of Northern Ireland's last ten internationals have produced under 1.5 goals. Kosovo are unlikely to end their goal drought.

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