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- Date: 16/11/2024
- Competition: Nations League
- KO: 20:45 CET
- Venue: Air Albania Stadium (Tiranë (Tirana))
The Air Albania Stadium is the host for an intriguing UEFA Nations League clash on Saturday evening as Albania takes on Czechia.
Albania vs Czechia Betting Tips - BTTS
Everything remains all to play for in League B, Group 1, with all four nations still in contention to claim promotion to League A, or suffer relegation to League C.
An improving nation who showed their courage at Euro 2024 last summer, Albania kept their promotion hopes alive with a vital 1:0 win against Georgia in October, and coming into this match, sit third in the section, tied with the Georgians on six points.
Recent Nations League matches in Tirana have been entertaining. Albania have seen BTTS in four of their last five home fixtures in this competition since 2020 and something similar seems likely against an in-form Czech side.
Czechia, who sit at the top of the section, claimed seven points from their first four fixtures including home wins against Albania and Georgia. The Czechs then scored a 1:1 draw against Ukraine in their most recent runout last month.
Goals can usually be expected when Czechia are involved. Fourteen of their last 18 games saw BTTS including each of their last six road games over the past year.
It is worth noting that of the four games that did not see BTTS, two came against the Albanians. However, a more open contest is expected this weekend with both nations knowing the importance of picking up all three points.
It's tough to pick a winner, but I do think both teams can score in what should prove an evenly-balanced affair in Tirana.
Albania vs Czech Republic Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Czech Republic
2 : 0
Albania
UEFA Nations League
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Albania
3 : 0
Czech Republic
Euro Qualification
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Czech Republic
1 : 1
Albania
Euro Qualification
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Czech Republic
3 : 1
Albania
Friendly International
Albania team news
Head coach Sylvinho named a 27-man squad for the upcoming matches against Czechia and Ukraine.
Injured trio Berat Gjimshiti, Rey Manaj and Keidi Bare are among the notable absentees for the home side.
Last matches of Albania
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Georgia
0 : 1
Albania
UEFA Nations League
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Czech Republic
2 : 0
Albania
UEFA Nations League
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Albania
0 : 1
Georgia
UEFA Nations League
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Ukraine
1 : 2
Albania
UEFA Nations League
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Albania
0 : 1
Spain
European Championship
Albania lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
T. Strakosha
Defenders
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5
A. Ajeti
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2
I. Balliu
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18
A. Ismajli
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3
M. Mitaj
Midfielders
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14
Q. Laçi
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20
Y. Ramadani
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10
N. Bajrami
Forwards
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8
K. Asllani
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9
J. Asani
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11
I. Tuci
Czechia team news
Czechia boss Ivan Hašek has a 23-man squad available this weekend. Leverkusen forward Patrick Schick has not been included in the selection.
Matěj Šín and Jiří Boula are among four uncapped players included in the squad.
Last matches of Czech Republic
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Ukraine
1 : 1
Czech Republic
UEFA Nations League
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Czech Republic
2 : 0
Albania
UEFA Nations League
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Czech Republic
3 : 2
Ukraine
UEFA Nations League
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Georgia
4 : 1
Czech Republic
UEFA Nations League
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Czech Republic
1 : 2
Turkey
European Championship
Czech Republic lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
M. Kovář
Defenders
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8
J. Bořil
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5
V. Coufal
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7
L. Krejčí
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6
M. Vitík
Midfielders
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14
L. Provod
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22
T. Souček
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15
P. Šulc
Forwards
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12
L. Červ
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19
T. Chorý
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17
V. Černý
Key Facts Albania vs Czechia
- Czechia have seen BTTS in 14 of their last 18 matches
- Albania have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 10 Nations League matches
- Albania won 3:0 when they last hosted Czechia in 2023
Main prediction Albania - Czech Republic
Both Teams to Score
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Additional predictions
Albania & Czech Republic current standing in UEFA Nations League
Group 1 | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Czech Republic | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 7 |
2 | Georgia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 6 |
3 | Albania | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 6 |
4 | Ukraine | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 4 |