Austria - Kosovo

Austria look to build on their impressive start to the campaign as they welcome Kosovo to Ernst Happel Stadion on 27 September 2026. This matchday 2 fixture in the UEFA Nations League B Group 3 sees two teams aiming to maintain their momentum after both secured opening victories. Austria enters the contest following a clinical 3-1 win over Israel, while Kosovo arrives fresh off a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against Ireland.

Both sides face significant personnel challenges ahead of this encounter. Austria must navigate the absence of key figures including Konrad Laimer, Michael Gregoritsch, and Christoph Baumgartner, with Sasa Kalajdzic expected to lead the line in their place. Kosovo also deals with injury setbacks, missing Florent Muslija and Kreshnik Hajrizi. With both teams looking to assert dominance in the group, the expected XI for both sides will need to balance tactical discipline with the need for clinical finishing.