North Macedonia Women vs Kosovo Women: match preview on 1 September 2026

The hosts have shown more attacking output across the tournament, and they hold the edge from the first meeting on 30 August when they won 27:22 at home. Kosovo have lost every game so far, scoring 93 goals and conceding 178 in five matches, while North Macedonia have managed 102 goals for and 172 against. The visitors have not scored more than 22 in any match this tournament, and they travel knowing they have already lost the only encounter between the two sides.

North Macedonia have struggled to build momentum, but they have hit higher numbers in attack. Their five matches produced 102 goals scored and 172 conceded, with a single victory coming against Kosovo. The other four results were defeats, including a heavy 11:43 loss away to Tunisia and a 16:39 setback against Italy.

Kosovo have not found a way through in any of their five matches. Their worst defeat came against Tunisia, 10:38, and they also lost 20:40 away to Greece and 21:38 at home to Italy. The pattern is consistent: they have not managed to keep a match close, and they have not produced a result that suggests they can compete with North Macedonia's attack.

In the table, North Macedonia sit fifth with three points from five matches, while Kosovo are sixth with none. Both teams have played five games, and this fixture will determine final positions. North Macedonia have already secured their place in the standings, while Kosovo face the prospect of finishing bottom. The hosts will want to extend their lead, and the visitors have little to play for.

The prediction holds only if North Macedonia can maintain their attacking output. If they fail to score early or if Kosovo adopt a defensive approach that frustrates the hosts, the match could tighten considerably. A draw suits the visitors, and given how they tend to run the clock down, that is the main threat to the outcome.