Kosovo vs Albania, FIBA Eurobasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, Today Match Prediction

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Kosovo

Kosovo are coming off a 78-89 loss against Slovakia in the last game of the pre-qualifying event of FIBA EuroBasket. They started their campaign with a 99-84 victory over Albania. They take the second spot in the respective group and are likely to reach the next round. However, they had a rough campaign in the world cup qualifiers. Kosovo reached the main round of qualification in the 2025 EuroBasket but fell short. 

Kosova are on a ten-game winning streak in the EuroBasket pre-qualifiers. Reaching the main qualification round won’t be easy for them. They were shooting 49.2% from the floor and 39.3% from the three-point line. They are scoring 88.5 points and allowing 86.5 points per game in pre-qualifiers. 

They rank first in the field goals percentage (49.1%) and fifth in offensive rebounds (11.5). They are third in the free throw percentage (65.8%). If we find out the offensive threat in the upcoming fixture, Erjon Kastrati’s name is right up there. The guard averaged 13.5 points in pre-qualifiers. We back him to score 20 or more points in the upcoming fixture. 

Albania

Albania head into the contest with a 84-99 defeat to Kosovo in the Group C of the FIBA EuroBasket Pre-Qualifiers. The hosts were outscored 14-25 in the first quarter and it proved decisive. They have dropped two out of two games. The hosts will play two more games in the group stage and they can’t afford a loss here. They didn’t qualify for last year’s EuroBasket main qualifying round. Albania had the same story in the World Cup pre-qualifiers with three defeats out of four games. 

The 2029 EuroBasket is the ultimate target for them but their current form is not giving them a slight chance. The hosts had already lost to Slovakia in the campaign opener so the pressure will be on their side. They were shooting 49% from the floor and 45% from the three-point line. The hosts lost the rebounding battle 30-38 and out-assisted 29-23. Albania rank third in the field goal percentage (45.1%) and first in the three-point shooting (42.9). 

Albania are averaging 73.5 PPG in EuroBasket pre-qualifiers and 72.5 PPG in World Cup European qualifiers. Julian Hamati led his team with 19 points and ten rebounds. Xhulian Tola went for 13 points and five rebounds. Eldi Hysa chipped in with 12 points and nine assists. Elvisi Dusha also added 12 points in the loss. Tola could be an offensive threat in this fixture. The center averaged 14.5 PPG in pre-qualifiers and looked in great touch during WC qualifiers. We are backing him to score 15 or more points in the home fixture. 

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Kosovo vs Albania Match Prediction & Analysis

The Albanian national team will be facing Kosovo in the FIBA EuroBasket Pre-Qualifiers Group B. Albania are on a three-game losing skid in pre-qualifiers, while Kosovo, currently on an 1-0 advantage over Albania, look to get a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: Albania currently stand in bottom spot in the EuroBasket Pre-Qualifiers Group B with a 0-3 record, while Kosovo are sitting at the second spot of Group B with a 1-1 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Kosovo won the only tie against Albania, scoring 99 points per game and allowing 84 points per game. The average total match points between Albania and Slovakia is 183. 

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Winning Prediction

Kosovo head into the home contest as the favourites to win this match considering the best offense in the pre-qualifiers. We are backing Kosovo to win their second straight game against Albania. We also back both teams to score a probable 141 points with Kosovo reaching 75 or more points. 

Kosovo to win.

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