Albania vs Czech Republic prediction and betting tips on November 16, 2024
Game Prediction
On November 16, 2024, Albania will face the Czech Republic in the UEFA Nations League, with both teams fighting for the chance to win the group — or risk ending up last. Victory over a direct competitor is essential.
Prediction for Albania vs Czech Republic
The "Red and Blacks," led by Sylvinho, achieved a historic repeat of 2016 by qualifying for the Euros for only the second time. Although they didn’t manage a win in Germany, they showed resilience, drawing against Croatia with a last-minute equalizer and scoring against Italy in the opening minute. The "Locomotive," a regular at the Euros, struggled in 2024, however, with defensive errors leading to defeats by Portugal and Turkey, and only managing a draw against debutants Georgia.
The Czechs, under Ivan Hašek, started their Nations League campaign with a heavy 1-4 defeat to Georgia but then secured four points against Ukraine (both games essentially on home soil) and a solid 2-0 home win over Albania, positioning themselves as group leaders, though their lead is slim.
Sylvinho’s side has claimed two away victories: a nominal "away" match against Ukraine and, most recently, against Georgia. However, these wins were interspersed with home losses to both the Czechs and the Crusaders.
Predicted Lineups
Albania: Strakosha – Mitaj, Balliu, Ismajli, Hysaj – Ramadani, Laçi, Bajrami, Asllani, Asani – Daku
Czech Republic: Kovář – Bořil, Holeš, Havel, Coufal – Červ, Souček, Provod, Schulz, Černý – Hory
Key Stats and Trends
- Albania has lost four of their last seven matches.
- Czech Republic is unbeaten in three consecutive games.
- Czech Republic has scored in each of their last 14 matches.
- Albania wins the first half in 25% of their matches, while Czech Republic wins in 38% of theirs.
Head-to-Head: Albania vs Czech Republic
The "Locomotive" has won twice in their last four encounters, with only one loss.
Free Prediction for Albania vs Czech Republic
The visitors are slight favorites, but the home factor could play a crucial role. We back Strakosha and his team to avoid defeat at home (odds – 1.666).
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