Albania host the Czech Republic at the Arena Kombetare on Thursday (October 12) in the 2024 UEFA European Championship qualifiers.
The hosts kicked off their qualification campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Poland but beat Poland 2-0 in their last game, via goals from Jasir Asani and Mirlind Daku in either half. Albania are atop Group E with 10 points from five games.
The Czech Republic, meanwhile, have also performed well in the qualifiers following a disappointing UEFA Nations League campaign. They drew 1-1 against Albania in their last game.
The visitors are a place and two points behind Albania in the standings and will leapfrog them with a win.
Albania vs Czech Republic Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the third meeting between the two teams, with the Czech Republic winning once and drawing the other.
- Albania are the highest-scoring side in Group E with eight goals.
- The Czech Republic are without a clean sheet in three games across competitions.
- The Czech Republic have the second-best defensive record in Group E, conceding twice.
- Albania are 62nd in the FIFA rankings, 25 places behind the Czech Republic.
Albania vs Czech Republic Prediction
Albania are on a four-game unbeaten streak after losing three of their four games. They have won their last three home games after going winless in four.
The Czech Republic, meanwhile, are on a run of back-to-back draws and are unbeaten in six games across competitions. They're unbeaten in four road games and should pick up a point.
Prediction: Albania 1-1 Czech Republic
Albania vs Czech Republic Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Five of Albania's last six games have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both teams have scored in five of the Czech Republic's last seven meetings.)