Czech Republic vs Albania prediction and betting tips on October 11, 2024
Game Prediction
In the 3rd round of the UEFA Nations League, on October 11, 2024, the national teams of the Czech Republic and Albania will clash. Only a victory will keep realistic chances alive for both sides to compete for the top spot in this group.
Czech Republic vs Albania: Key Stats and Trends
- The Czech Republic won for the first time in five matches.
- Albania has lost three of their last five encounters.
- The Czech Republic has conceded in each of their last nine matches.
- The Czech Republic has scored at least once in their last twelve matches.
- Albania has conceded in each of their last six matches.
- The Czech Republic wins the first half in 23% of matches, while Albania wins in 46% of matches.
Our Prediction for Czech Republic vs Albania
The teams are quite similar; they faced off in the same qualification group last year, both accumulating fifteen points and narrowly winning the race for Euro qualification against Poland. However, in Germany, coach Ivan Hašek’s squad struggled with a series of defensive blunders, managing to secure only one point from three matches. Sylvinho’s team had a similar outcome, suffering narrow defeats to Italy and Spain while drawing 2-2 with Croatia, scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
In September, both teams performed identically again. Each lost to the group leader, Georgia, but managed to secure victories against Ukraine. However, Albania's results were 2-1 and 0-1, while the Czechs had a wider margin with scores of 1-4 and 3-2.
Hašek will be without Sadlek and Juraszek. Sylvinho faces retirements from Cikalleshi and Gjasula, while several players, including Ajeti and Broja, are dealing with health issues.
Czech Republic vs Albania: Possible Starting Lineups
Czech Republic (possible lineup): Kovař – Zelenský, Vítík, Krejčí, Souček – Červ, Šulc – Provod, Černý, Hložek
Albania (possible lineup): Strakosha – Mita, Kumbulla, Ismajli, Hysaj – Aslani, Ramadani, Bajrami, Laci, Asani – Manaj
Head to Head Matches: Czech Republic vs Albania
The teams first met in 2021, with the Czechs winning a friendly match. However, in their Euro qualifying encounters, they secured only one point, drawing 1-1 at home and losing 0-3 away.
Free prediction today for the match: Czech Republic vs Albania
The hosts will find it challenging to confirm their status as favorites in this matchup. The guests are riding a wave of momentum, so we anticipate an exciting game with "over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.97).