Albania qualified for the Euros and fought until the end for a spot at the World Cup. In March, they narrowly lost the playoff 1-2 to Poland. Then, in a purely friendly match, they were also beaten by Ukraine.
Israel found themselves in a qualifying group with Norway and Italy, and squeezed out the maximum possible: twelve points and third place. In March, they played only one friendly, drawing 2-2 away against Georgia.
Silvinho’s side average one goal scored per game, while conceding slightly less, at 0.8 per match. Glukh and company are more entertaining, scoring twice per game but allowing 2.1 goals on average.
Previous Matches: Albania vs Israel
In 2017-2018, Albania won both encounters. But after that, they lost three times in a row to this opponent.
It is hard to see what the visitors can rely on to succeed here. The Albanians are currently in good form and have several strong players in their squad. After the setbacks in March, they will not want to lose again—so we predict the hosts will secure a long-awaited victory (odds – 1.97).
Albania vs Israel: Key Statistics and Trends
Albania have lost three times in a row
30% of Albania’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 1.8
Israel have won one of their last six matches
50% of Israel’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 4.1
Albania vs Israel: Probable Starting Lineups
Albania (1-4-1-3-2 formation, probable lineup): Strakosha – Mitaj, Djimsiti, Plana, Hysaj – Asllani – Hodja, Shehu, Laci – Uzuni, Broja
Israel (1-4-4-2 formation, probable lineup): Peretz – Stoyanov, Lemkin, Revivo, Dasa – Eliel Peretz, Glukh, Kanichovsky, Dor Peretz – Khalaili, Baribo
