Albania participated in the last Euros and fought until the end for a spot in the World Cup. They managed to edge out rival Serbia for second place in their group by one point, finishing with fourteen. However, in March, they lost their first playoff match to Poland. After that, they were also defeated in friendlies by Ukraine and, most recently, lost 0-1 to Israel.
Luxembourg have been struggling significantly. In the qualifiers, they lost all their matches not only to Germany and Slovakia but also to Northern Ireland. However, in March, they managed two confident wins over Malta in the Nations League playoffs. Their latest result is a respectable 0-1 loss to Italy.
Silvinho’s team averages a goal per match while conceding slightly less, about 0.9. Till and company, meanwhile, score only 0.6 goals per game but concede as many as 1.4.
Previous Meetings: Albania vs Luxembourg
In the last four encounters, both sides alternated victories.
The hosts clearly look stronger in this matchup. We predict they will defeat this opponent (odds – 1.85).
Albania vs Luxembourg: Key Statistics and Trends
Albania have lost four matches in a row
30% of Albania’s matches see both teams score, with an average total of 1.9 goals per game
Luxembourg have won two of their last three matches
10% of Luxembourg’s matches see both teams score, with an average total of 2.0 goals per game
Albania vs Luxembourg: Probable Starting Lineups
Albania’s likely formation is 1-3-4-1-2 (probable lineup): Strakosha – Mitaj, Djimsiti, Ajeti – Hysaj, Hoxha, Asllani, Ramadani – Laci – Mehmeti, Broja
Luxembourg are expected to play 1-4-5-1 (probable lineup): Moris – Pinto, Carlson, Coratz, Jans – Bonert, Moreira, Olesen, Martins Pereira, Thill – Sinani
