Bawler's model rates this match: Kosovo are favoured (48% win probability vs 26% for Republic of Ireland, 26% draw). The model uses rolling xG, recent form, and lineup data.
The most likely scoreline from Bawler's model is Kosovo 1-1 Republic of Ireland (12.4% probability). Expected total goals: 2.77.
Bawler builds each side's expected goals from a rolling 26-match window, adjusts for home advantage and for injuries or absences in the confirmed squads, then runs the resulting scoreline distribution to get win, draw and both-teams-to-score probabilities. For this match that gives Kosovo 48%, the draw 26% and Republic of Ireland 26%. Every prediction is published before kickoff and settled afterwards.
BTTS: Yes (55% probability) — both attacks should find the net. Based on home expected goals 1.62 and away expected goals 1.14.
Bawler's model gives a combined expected-goals total of 2.77. The lean is Over 2.5 (a goal-fest is on the cards).