Albania vs Andorra Match Analysis and Prediction

Albania are facing Andorra head-to-head on the final matchday of a World Cup 2022 Qualifying dead rubber which will take place in Group I on Monday. Edoardo Reja’s men are seeking a consolation of the third spot while Andorra cannot finish any lower or higher than fifth.

With two injuries, four yellow cards and five goals conceded,the Friday night’s match is possibly one of the worst first halves in Albania’s history. 

Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire scored one each while Harry Kane got a hat-trick in a humiliating 45 minutes for Albania, whose hope of finishing in top two spot in Group I seem to have evaporated ahead of the final matchday.

The Red and Blacks have suffered back-to-back defeats in the tournament, though they had previously had a three-game winning  streak with three clean sheets. However, Albania have a strong chance of finishing their campaign on a high note in front of their supporters.

Andorra’s ninth matchday was not as emphatic as expected, as England thumped over Albania 5-0, however Koldo Alvarez’s side were still humbled 4-1 by Poland in front of a 1000-strong crowd.

Ricard Fernandez was sent out through a red card, as Kamil Jozwiak and Arkadiusz Milik scored for Poland a goal each, with Robert Lewandowski making out with a brace. Joan Cervos scored for Andorra through a free kick.

Alvarez’s side made a 3-0 victory over San Marino in their most recent clash on the road, after they had suffered six consecutive defeats away  – certainly they are the underdogs for Monday, even though Albania have lost quite a number of players coming into this match.

Albania had a 1-0 victory over Andorra on the opening day in March through Ermir Lenjani’s goal, however, the visitors have had confidence from their recent travels to Albania in 2019, where they shared a point in a 2-2 draw in Euro 2020 Qualifying battle.

Albania vs Andorra head to head

In the pair’s six encounters, the hosts have had dominance over their visitors, having won four matches, drawn one and lost only one in all competitions – two wins home and away each – and they have not lost at home. Albania have scored ten goals and conceded four home and away.

Andorra 2-0 Albania 17/04/02

Albania 1-0 Andorra 02/06/10

Andorra 0-3 Albania 25/03/19

Albania 2-2 Andorra 14/11/19

Andorra 0-1 Albania 25/03/21

Albania latest home form

Albania have strived to keep a good record on home soil, though they lost their last 0-1 to Poland. In their last recent five matches at home, they have won three and lost two collecting nine points in all competitions. They lost to England and Poland in the World Cup Qualifiers.

Albania 3-2 Belarus 18/11/20

Albania 0-2 England 28/03/21

Albania 1-0 Hungary 05/09/21

Albania 5-0 San Marino 08/09/21

Albania 0-1 Poland 12/10/21

Albania latest away form

On the road Albania have recently proven to be an easy team to beat, as they have won only once and drawn once in their last five recent matches, losing three times. They 3-1 to Czech in aa friendly match, and also losing to Poland and England in the World Cup qualifying matches.

Wales 0-0 Albania 05/06/21

Czech Republic 3-1 Albania 08/006/21

Poland 4-1 Albania 02/09/21

Hungary 0-1 Albania 09/10/21

England 5-0 Albania 12/11/21

Andorra latest home form

The struggling Andorra side need to really work on their squad if they want to improve their record at home, as they have only won only one game in their last five at home, a 2-0 victory over San Marino. They have lost to England and Poland in the World Cup Qualifying matches.

Andorra 1-4 Republic of Ireland 03/06/21

Andorra 0-0 Gibraltar 07/06/21

Andorra 2-0 San Marino 02/09/21

Andorra 0-5 England 09/10/21

Andorra 1-4 Poland 12/11/21

Andorra latest away form

Despite winning their last game on the road with a 3-0 victory over San Marino, Andorra have lost four out of the five last recent matches away. They really should strive to improve thier game in future if they want to maintain a good away form. They have conceded 12 goals.

Malta 3-1 Andorra 14/11/20

Poland 3-0 Andorra 28/03/21

England 4-0 Andorra 05/09/21

Hungary 2-1 Andorra 08/09/21

San Marino 0-3 Andorra 12/10/21

Albania news

Ardian Ismajli, Klaus Gjasula and Sokol Cikalleshi have been ruled out of the squad, as Keidi Bare and Marash Kumbulla staying out due to injuries. Armando Broja is still a doubt after an ankle injury that kept him out in the England clash. Qazim Laci and Bekim Balaj may also feature.

Andorra news

Andorra will most probably be forced into their own change up due to suspension of Ricard Fernandez, so Albert Rosas might get the nod alongside Marc Pujol. Xavier Vieira will reclaim his place in the middle, as defender Marc Vales was withdrawn through injury in the Poland clash.

Prediction and Odds

Here it could be easy to back Albania to get through to win in this clash with a fully-fit squad, however Reja’s men are both low in numbers and confidence. Andorra have however proven to be an easy team to break through on the road, so it is expected of Albania pulling a narrow win on the final day.

Odds: 1 2.30 X 2.40 2 2.55

Possible outcomes

Albania 0-0 Andorra

Albania 1-0 Andorra

Albania 1-1 Andorra

Albania 2-1 Andorra

Albania 0-1 Andorra

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