Both Latvia and Andorra are perhaps only playing for pride as they prepare to meet at the Daugava Stadium in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Saturday afternoon. Indeed, both teams currently sit at the bottom and second-from-bottom of Group K with it all to do to try and finish in the top two spots come the end of qualifying.
Latvia have at least picked up a respectable total of four points from five games played, while Andorra are still searching for their first point. Nonetheless, a win for either side will not do too much for their already slim chances of qualifying.
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Latvia vs Andorra prediction: Hosts to seal victory?
Key stats
- Latvia have conceded just six goals in qualifying so far.
- Andorra are winless in eight games in total in all competitions, losing six of them.
- Latvia are unbeaten in 10 previous H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Latvia 2-0 Andorra
With home advantage on their side, Latvia should be the favourites to win this match. However, we are not expecting too many goals, with both teams scoring just twice between them combined in qualifying so far.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Latvia favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Latvia are the clear favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can be backed at 27%, while a rare Andorra victory on their travels is only rated at just over 14%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Latvia looking to remain unbeaten
As mentioned before, Latvia are unbeaten in the previous 10 meetings in total between the two sides in all competitions. They have also won three of the last four H2Hs to nil, which should give them further encouragement of gaining victory.
UEFA Nations League D 25/09/22
Andorra
Latvia
UEFA Nations League 03/06/22
Latvia
Andorra
UEFA Nations League 17/11/20
Andorra
Latvia
UEFA Nations League 03/09/20
Latvia
Andorra
UEFA Nations League 19/11/18
Andorra
Latvia
Latvia preview: No fresh concerns
Latvia have reported no fresh concerns in their squad ahead of this clash. Thus, the hosts will be expected to name their strongest possible starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Zviedris (GK); Jurkovskis, Melniks, Cernomodijs, Balodis, Ciganiks; Varslavans, Vapne, Zelenkovs; Daskevics & Sits
Last five results:
- Albania 1-0 Latvia
- Latvia 0-1 Serbia
- Latvia 1-1 Albania
- Latvia 0-0 Azerbaijan
- England 3-0 Latvia
Andorra preview: Babot suspended
Pau Babot is suspended for Andorra after picking up one too many yellow cards against England in qualifying last time out. The visitors have reported no fresh injury concerns.
Predicted lineup: Alvarez (GK); Borra Font, Llovera, Garcia, Oliveira, San Nicolas; Tapia, M Vales, E Vales, Cervos & Cucu
Last five results:
- Estonia 0-0 Andorra
- England 2-0 Andorra
- Serbia 3-0 Andorra
- Andorra 0-1 England
- Albania 3-0 Andorra
Player to watch: Dario Sits
Dario Sits scored the winning goal when Latvia beat Andorra 1-0 earlier in qualifying. The Atletico Madrid B striker is certainly one of Latvia's biggest attacking threats, and will be aiming to get himself on the scoresheet once again on Saturday.