Three valuable points will be at stake as Albania and Ukraine lock horns at Air Albania on Tuesday, 19 November. View our free Albania vs Ukraine predictions below.
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Albania vs Ukraine predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- The last four encounters between Albania and Ukraine featured goals at both ends.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Ukraine's last five games.
- Five of Albania's last six matches, and each of Ukraine's last three games went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Ukraine have lost only once in seven previous clashes with Albania.
Correct score prediction: Albania 1-1 Ukraine
Albania's last match ended in a stalemate, while Ukraine are coming off back-to-back 1-1 draws.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ukraine are bookies’ favourites
- HOME:2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW:9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY:13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As it stands, Albania and Ukraine are third and fourth in UEFA Nations League B's Group 1, respectively. Interestingly, despite being at the bottom of the group table, Ukraine can secure a place in the promotion playoffs with a victory, provided Czech Republic do not lose to Georgia.
On the other hand, Albania will be guaranteed a top-two spot if they win this match. They can earn automatic promotion to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League with a win, as long as the Czech Republic vs Georgia match ends in a stalemate.
Despite being on the road, Ukraine are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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We have also established that both teams have been involved in their fair share of low-scoring games in recent months. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 13/20 (1.65). That one has a 60.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Albania complete the sweep?
Albania won the reverse fixture of this clash on the road. However, that was their first win against Ukraine since their first meeting in 1997. Ukraine have a 5-1-1 win-draw-loss record against their hosts.
UEFA Nations League B 07/09/24
Ukraine
Albania
International Match 03/06/18
Albania
Ukraine
International Match 03/06/16
Albania
Ukraine
Albania preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Jasir Asani picked up an injury in the draw against Czech Republic on Saturday. He is expected to miss this game.
Predicted lineup: Strakosha (GK), Balliu, Ismajli, Ajeti, Mitaj, Ramadani, Seferi, Laci, Asllani, Bajrami & Tuci.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
W
Andorra
0
Albania
3
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
L
England
2
Albania
0
UEFA Nations League B 19/11/24
L
Ukraine
2
Albania
1
UEFA Nations League B 16/11/24
D
Czechia
0
Albania
0
UEFA Nations League B 14/10/24
W
Georgia
0
Albania
1
Ukraine preview: Eyeing a return to League A for the first time in four years
Coach Serhiy Rebrov will be pleased he has a complete group of players from which to choose, as Ukraine have no injured or suspended players ahead of this trip.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Mykolenko, Matviyenko, Zabarnyi, Konoplia, Brazhko, Mudryk, Sudakov, Shaparenko, Zubkov & Dovbyk.
UEFA Nations League 23/03/25
L
Belgium
3
Ukraine
0
UEFA Nations League 20/03/25
W
Belgium
1
Ukraine
3
UEFA Nations League B 19/11/24
W
Albania
1
Ukraine
2
UEFA Nations League B 16/11/24
D
Georgia
1
Ukraine
1
UEFA Nations League B 14/10/24
D
Czechia
1
Ukraine
1
Player to watch: Mykola Shaparenko
Mykola Shaparenko has had a decent return of one goal and two assists in his last four appearances. However, he has not scored for Ukraine since June, and his last goal involvement for the national team was in September. It will be interesting to see how the Dynamo Kiev player fares against Albania.