Andorra will take on Albania on Thursday, 13 November, in a match that could see the hosts seal their place in a playoff for next summer's World Cup.
Albania are currently in second place in Group K, one point ahead of Serbia in third. However, with Serbia facing a difficult trip to England, Albania potentially have the chance to widen the gap to four points with one game to play.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Andorra vs Albania prediction below.
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Andorra vs Albania prediction: The visitors to do their bit
Key Stats
- Albania have conceded just three goals across their six World Cup qualifiers.
- Andorra have scored just three goals across their six World Cup qualifiers.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in five of Albania's last six matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Andorra 0-2 Albania
Albania don't have to come here and batter Andorra, who have already proven they won't just roll over for teams during this qualifying period. Albania's quality should wear them down in the end, though, so 2-0 feels about right.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Albania go in as red-hot favourites
- HOME: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Andorra vs Albania odds are strongly weighted in favour of the visitors. Ladbrokes have given Albania an 81.8% chance of winning the match, while Andorra have been given a 6.7% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Albania
These two nations have faced each other on five occasions over the past six years, which is quite a lot for international football. Albania have won four of these five clashes, but were held to a 2-2 draw back in 2019.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 15/11/21
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Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/21
Andorra
Albania
Euro 2019 Qualifying 14/11/19
Albania
Andorra
Euro 2019 Qualifying 25/03/19
Andorra
Albania
Andorra preview: Crippled by suspensions
Andorra are set to be without two important players on Thursday night as Christian Garcia and Eric Vales are both serving suspensions after breaking the yellow card threshold last time out against Serbia. There remains plenty of experience in the Andorran ranks, though, and they will make life difficult for Albania.
Predicted lineup: Gomes (GK), Borra, Olivera, Llovera, Garcia, San Nicolas, Rosas, Babot, Rebes, Cervos, Lopez
Last five results
- Andorra 1-3 Serbia
- Latvia 2-2 Andorra
- Estonia 0-0 Andorra
- England 2-0 Andorra
- Serbia 3-0 Andorra
Albania preview: A chance to become legends
The entire Albanian squad have a chance to become legends if they can qualify for the World Cup next summer, and qualifying for the playoff round is a giant step towards that. Ahead of Thursday, the hosts are in good shape with defender Marash Kumbulla the only notable absentee.
Predicted lineup: Strakosha (GK), Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj, Ramadani, Asllani, Laci, Bajrami, Broja, Uzuni
Last five results
- Andorra 1-3 Serbia
- Serbia 0-1 Albania
- Serbia 0-5 England
- Latvia 0-1 Serbia
- Serbia 3-0 Andorra
Player to watch: Armando Broja
Despite making a big-money move to Burnley in the summer, Armando Brojas has struggled badly for game time under Scott Parker, so he comes into this one a little cold. Broja remains one of Albania's best players, but with club playing time limited, he has to make the most of his chances on he international scene.