Moldova vs Albania Prediction, Tips & Odds – Nov. 17, 2023

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Moldova vs Albania Prediction 17.11.2023. In the ninth round of qualification for EURO 2024, Moldova will welcome Albania. The match is scheduled for Friday at 18:00 at Zimbru Stadium.

In the previous round, the home team drew with Poland, while the visitors were free, and in a friendly match, they defeated Bulgaria.

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Moldova vs Albania Odds

Moldova Team News

If Moldova lose here, they will need a draw in the other group meeting between Poland and the Czech Republic, as victory over the Czechs next week would see them go through with Albania. A win for Moldova and a draw in Warsaw would mean that Sergheio Clescenca’s side would need a draw against the Czech Republic next week, as their head-to-head would then be decisive.

Clescence’s side became national heroes for their exploits in this group, drawing with the Czech Republic before taking four points from Poland. The current gap would be even smaller had the Faroe Islands not taken points from them with a draw in the first round, as Moldova is the only team to have dropped points against the weakest teams in the group.

Their only defeat in six games came away from Albania, but they have been phenomenal at home and their 3-2 win against Poland in June was one of the most famous in the nation’s football history. Manager Clescenco has selected the same group of players that have served him well so far this campaign, so they could be unchanged from the team that surprised Poland last month.

Striker Ion Nicolaescu returned from injury at the right time for his country, as the Heerenveen man had not played since the Poland game before making a 12-minute substitute appearance against Vitesse last weekend, where he scored the crucial third goal. The 25-year-old has been a key player for Moldova, scoring the equalizer against the Faroe Islands as well as three goals in their two games against Poland.

🇲🇩 Moldova's 3-2 win over Poland is arguably one of the biggest-ever EURO qualifying shocks:

📅 No EURO qualifying wins vs. a nation other than 🇸🇲/🇦🇩 since 2010
↔️ 148 places lower in the FIFA ranking
📊 27% possession, 0.53 xG
❌ No competitive wins from 2-0 down this century pic.twitter.com/ip8U4SKeFZ
— The Sweeper (@SweeperPod) June 21, 2023

Albania Team News

Albania top the group and need just a point to secure passage against Moldova here or the Faroe Islands next week. Albania is the only team that can claim to have shown consistency, with 13 points from a possible 15 after losing to Poland in the first round.

That defeat in Warsaw meant they were on a run of just one win in 12 games, but Sylvinho, aided by assistants Pablo Zabaleta and Doriva, clearly made a big difference and their excellent performance leaves them on the brink of another major competition after appeared at the European Championship in 2016, but this time without controversy.

Albania were hugely hit by a 3-0 away win against Serbia and a point taken away from their Balkan neighbors after the visitors’ players were attacked on the pitch in Belgrade by Serbian fans when a drone displayed a flag showing Kosovo as part of Albania. In the tournament itself, Albania was unfortunately eliminated from the group due to goal difference despite winning the last group game against Romania.

Sylvinho decided to stick with the group that brought Albania to the brink of qualification, so they could also remain unchanged. They will have to make at least one change, as Arlind Ajeti has withdrawn due to injury, joining teammates Marash Kumbulla and Enea Mihaj. Ardian Ismajli is likely to be a substitute for the visitors, meaning Albania are likely to start with seven Serie A players. Armando Broja is surprisingly not included in the Albanian squad, despite his recent return from injury at Chelsea.

💪 Djemtë tanë zhvilluan seancën e fundit stërvitore në 🏟️ "Air Albania" dhe nesër nisen drejt Moldavisë!

🇲🇩 Moldavi – Shqipëri 🇦🇱
🗓️ 17 nëntor, ⏰ 18:00, 🏟️ “Zimbru Stadium”

🛫 Drejt #Euro2024 #futboll #fshf #kombetarja #shqiperia #kuqezi #europeanqualifiers #euro2024 pic.twitter.com/YWGEUV2sto
— FSHF (@FSHForg) November 15, 2023

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Injuries and suspensions

Moldova: –

Albania: Armando Broja, Arlind Ajeti, Marash Kumbulla, Enea Mihaj

Expected Lineups

Moldova (5-4-1): Railean; Revenco, Craciun, Baboglo, Marandici, Reabciuk; Postolachi, Motpan, Rata, Cojocaru; Nicolaescu

Albania (4-3-3): Berisha; Hysaj, Ismajli, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asani, Ramadani, Bajrami; Asllani, Cikalleshi, Seferi