Group 2 of the Nations League D only consists of three teams, Moldova, Malta and Andorra. The first two have already played three games in this competition and occupy the top two spots with six points apiece, while Andorra have only played twice but have lost on both occasions. Koldo Alvarez will be hoping to guide Andorra to their first points on Saturday evening when they play host to the group leaders Moldova.
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Andorra vs Moldova prediction: Moldova to avoid defeat?
Key Stats
- Andorra have lost five of their last six matches across all competitions.
- Moldova have won four of their last six fixtures.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in each of Andorra's last five outings.
- Each of Moldova's last four games have witnessed fewer than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Andorra 0-1 Moldova
These two nations have met nine times before and only twice has there been more than a one-goal margin between the pair at the final whistle. Moldova have won and kept clean sheets in three of their last four matches, while Andorra have lost and failed to score in five of their last six games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Moldova the favourite to win
- HOME: 37/10 (4.70) – 21.3%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Moldova are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 48.8% but we are expecting this game to be tight and tense throughout.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Moldova in front
Saturday's guests have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five games against Andorra, running out 2-0 victors when the pair met for last month's reverse Nations League D fixture.
UEFA Nations League D 10/10/24
Moldova
Andorra
UEFA Nations League 14/06/22
Moldova
Andorra
UEFA Nations League 06/06/22
Andorra
Moldova
Euro 2019 Qualifying 11/10/19
Andorra
Moldova
Euro 2019 Qualifying 08/06/19
Moldova
Andorra
Andorra preview: Lost five of last six
Andorra saw their winless run come to an end last month when they played host to San Marino in a friendly.
Goals from Berto Rosas and Marc Pujol brought an end to Andorra's six-game losing streak and should have given the minnows a boost of confidence ahead of the Moldova game.
42-year-old Marc Pujol captains Saturday's hosts and the Atletic d'Escaldes midfielder has scored five goals in 120 appearances for his country.
Predicted lineup: Alvarez (GK), Vales, San Nicolas, Llovera, Cervos, García, Pujol, Teixeira, Martínez, Cucu & Rosas
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
L
Albania
3
Andorra
0
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
L
Latvia
1
Andorra
0
UEFA Nations League D 19/11/24
D
Malta
0
Andorra
0
UEFA Nations League D 16/11/24
L
Moldova
1
Andorra
0
International Match 13/10/24
W
San Marino
0
Andorra
2
Moldova preview: Won four of last six
Moldova's three-game winning run came to an end when they made the trip to Malta last month for a Nations League D game.
One goal proved enough for Malta to enact their revenge on Moldova who claimed all three points when the pair met for September's reverse group game.
Artur Ionita has earned the most caps in the current Moldova squad. The Lecco midfielder has played 75 times for his country, scoring five goals but the 34-year-old is someway off Alexandru Epureanu's Moldova record number of appearances which stands at 100.
Predicted lineup: Celeadnic (GK), Mudrac, Marandici, Craciun, Reabciuk, Baboglo, Ionita, Rata, Platica, Caimacov & Nicolaescu
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
L
Estonia
3
Moldova
2
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
L
Norway
5
Moldova
0
International Match 19/11/24
D
Gibraltar
1
Moldova
1
UEFA Nations League D 16/11/24
W
Andorra
0
Moldova
1
UEFA Nations League D 13/10/24
L
Malta
1
Moldova
0
Player to watch: Ion Nicolaescu
Ion Nicolaescu has scored more goals for Moldova than any other player with the Heerenveen striker netting 16 goals in 47 caps.
The 26-year-old impressed in Israel with Beitar Jerusalem before making his big move to the Eredivisie with Heerenveen where he scored five goals in 19 appearances last season.
Moldova's main goal threat
This season, Nicolaescu has scored three goals in 10 league appearances and the striker has scored once in the Nations League D so far.