Albania vs Czech Republic: betting odds November 16, 2024

Matchday 5 of the Nations League between Albania and the Czech Republic in Group 1 of League B will take place on November 16 at the Air Albania Stadium in Tirana. Albania vs. Czech Republic: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: Sandro Scherer (Switzerland)

Matches – 13 (International matches, 2023–2024);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 49;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;

Red cards shown – 2;

Average fouls per match – 24;

Penalties – 31%.

Predicted lineups for Albania vs. Czech Republic

Albania (4-2-1-3): Thomas Strakosha – Mario Mitaj, Enea Mihaj, Ardian Ismajli, Elseid Hysaj – Qazim Laci, Ylber Ramadani – Kristjan Asllani – Nedim Bajrami, Yaser Asani, Myrto Uzuni.

Czech Republic (3-4-3): Matej Kovar – Tomas Holes, Jan Boril, Vaclav Jemelka – Vladimir Coufal, Lukas Cerv, Tomas Soucek, Lukas Provod – Pavel Schultz, Vaclav Cerny, Tomas Chory.

Albania

After four rounds, the Balkans are in third place in Group 1. They trail the leading Czechs by just one point. Despite playing three of their four matches away, Albania managed to secure two victories against Ukraine (2-1) and Georgia (1-0). If Silvinho's side wins in the fifth round, they will secure their place in League B.

Forward Mirlind Daku will miss the match due to suspension. Additionally, captain and defender Berat Djimsiti will miss both matches due to injury.

• Exactly two or three goals were scored in 6 of Albania's last 8 Nations League games.
• The team has not won in 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament (2 draws and 4 losses).
• Albania has not lost the first half in 13 of their last 14 Nations League matches (6 wins and 7 draws).

Czech Republic

Ivan Hasek's side leads Group 1, despite a poor start with a 1-4 loss to Georgia. However, the team rebounded by defeating Ukraine (3-2) and Albania (2-0) at home, and drawing with Ukraine (1-1) on neutral ground in the last round. A win in this match will guarantee them at least second place. The Czech Republic can also secure promotion to League A with a win, provided Georgia loses to Ukraine.

• The team has not won in 7 of their last 9 Nations League matches (2 draws and 5 losses).
• Both teams scored in 4 of the Czech Republic's last 5 games in this tournament.
• At least two goals were scored in the Czech Republic's last 11 Nations League matches.

Albania vs. Czech Republic: Match Prediction

I believe that bookmakers slightly overestimate the Czechs. The team leads the table mainly due to two home victories, while their away performance has been weak. In their last six Nations League away matches, the Czech Republic has lost five times, drawing only with Ukraine on neutral ground. I anticipate the Czechs will face difficulties in this match as well.

Albania will play both November matches at home, giving them a good chance to win the group. In their first home game against Georgia, the Balkans were a bit unlucky. Additionally, in their last six official home matches, Albania has only one loss (3 wins and 2 draws).

My prediction – “Albania to win or draw”