Albania vs Ukraine Prediction: 19/11/2024

Albania is set to face Ukraine in Tuesday’s Nations League fixture, with both teams aiming for a positive result. Here’s a detailed preview of the match, including recent form, head-to-head statistics, and predictions.

 

Albania

Albania enters the match on a high after a narrow 1-0 victory over Georgia in their last Nations League outing. Despite having only 36% possession, Albania managed 10 attempts on goal, with Kristjan Asllani scoring the decisive goal in the 48th minute. Georgia, in contrast, had 16 shots, three of which were on target.

Defensively, Albania has struggled to maintain clean sheets, conceding in five of their last six games and allowing a total of seven goals during that period. However, they will aim to build on their recent success to put up a strong fight against Ukraine.

 

Ukraine

Ukraine comes into the game following a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in their most recent Nations League match. Ukraine held 52% possession and registered 13 shots, with Artem Dovbyk scoring in the 53rd minute. The Czech Republic had 15 attempts, with Lukáš Červ scoring their only goal in the 18th minute.

Under coach Serhiy Rebrov, Ukraine has scored seven goals in their last six matches but has also conceded the same number, indicating vulnerabilities at the back. They will be looking for greater defensive solidity as they face Albania.

 

Head-to-Head Record

The last meeting between these two teams occurred on September 7, 2024, in the Nations League. Albania secured a 2-1 victory despite Ukraine dominating possession with 59% and creating 16 shots, three on target. Ukraine’s goal came from Yukhym Konoplia in the 49th minute, while Albania responded with goals from Ardian Ismajli and Jasir Asani in the 54th and 66th minutes, respectively.

 

Team News

Both teams have fully fit squads available for selection. Albania coach Sylvinho Mendes Campos and Ukraine manager Serhiy Rebrov have no reported injuries or suspensions, allowing them to field their strongest lineups.

 

Prediction

This match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with Ukraine slightly favored to edge out a win. Albania will need a disciplined performance to break through Ukraine’s defense, but the visitors are likely to capitalize on their chances.

The predicted outcome is a narrow 1-0 victory for Ukraine. Experts also anticipate a low-scoring game with fewer than 3.5 goals, suggesting a tactical battle between the two sides.