The Matchday 5 clash in the Nations League between Andorra and Moldova in Group 2 of League D will take place on November 16 at the Estadi Nacional in Andorra la Vella. Andorra vs. Moldova: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Bulat Sariev (Kazakhstan)
Matches – 11 (International matches, 2023–2024);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 53;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 9%.
Predicted lineups for Andorra vs. Moldova
Andorra (5-3-2): Iker Alvarez – Joan Cervos, Jan Oliviera, Max Llovera, Bilel Borra, Joel Guillén – Daku, Eric Vales, Marc Pujol – Izan Fernandez, Albert Rosas.
Moldova (5-4-1): Dmitri Chelyadnik – Oleg Reabciuk, Vladislav Baboglo, Serghei Platika, Victor Mudrak, Artur Crăciun – Vadim Rață, Artur Ioniță, Mihail Caimacov, Nikita Moțpan – Vitalie Damașcan.
Andorra
Koldo Alvarez's side unsurprisingly lost both of their matches in the current Nations League. First, they were defeated at home by Malta (0-1), and then they lost 0-2 away to Moldova. The team is at the bottom of the Group 2 standings, having scored no goals and earned no points. If Andorra fails to win this match, they will lose the chance to secure the second spot.
Forward Albert Rosas will miss the match due to suspension.
- Andorra has played 20 matches in the Nations League, winning only twice (8 draws and 10 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in their last four matches in this tournament.
- Andorra has not scored more than one goal in 9 of their last 10 home games in the Nations League.
Moldova
The team leads the group, having collected six points alongside Malta after three matches. Moldova defeated both group opponents 2-0 at home, but lost to Malta 0-1 in the last round. Sergei Cleșcenco's side is ahead of Malta due to better head-to-head results. Moldova needs a win in the upcoming match to advance to League C.
- At least one team has failed to score in Moldova's last four Nations League matches.
- The team has won 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament.
- No more than one goal was scored in the second half in 5 of Moldova's last 6 Nations League games.
Andorra vs. Moldova: Match Prediction
It's hard to imagine how the representatives of the small state can influence the standings in Group 2. Koldo Alvarez's side struggles to earn points even against teams like Moldova and Malta. In the Nations League, Andorra has only managed to beat Liechtenstein (twice). The main goal for Andorra in this tournament is to score at least one goal.
Moldova cannot afford a draw in this match, as Malta is likely to defeat Andorra in the next round, reaching nine points. Thus, even if both teams finish the group stage with equal results, Moldova will be ahead. Therefore, even a narrow victory will allow Moldova to advance to League C.
My prediction: Moldova to Win