Albania vs Ukraine: betting odds 20 Nov 2024

The Matchday 6 clash in the Nations League between Albania and Ukraine in Group 1 of League B will take place on November 19 at the Air Albania Stadium in Tirana. Albania vs. Ukraine: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: João Pinheiro (Portugal)

Matches – 16 (International matches, 2023–2024);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 67;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 23;

Penalties – 25%.

Predicted lineups for Albania vs. Ukraine

Albania (4-4-2): Etrit Berisha – Elseid Hysaj, Ardian Ismajli, Berat Djimsiti, Ermir Lenjani – Keidi Bare, Klaus Gjasula, Ylber Ramadani, Myrto Uzuni – Sokol Cikalleshi, Rey Manaj.

Ukraine (4-3-3): Andriy Pyatov – Oleksandr Karavayev, Mykola Matviyenko, Serhiy Kryvtsov, Eduard Sobol – Taras Stepanenko, Ruslan Malinovskyi, Oleksandr Zinchenko – Andriy Yarmolenko, Roman Yaremchuk, Viktor Tsygankov.

Albania

In their last outing, Albania secured a 2-0 victory over Iceland, marking their second consecutive win in the Nations League. This victory moved them to second place in the group standings, just one point behind Ukraine. Albania's recent form has been impressive, with the team keeping clean sheets in their last three matches. A win against Ukraine will see them leapfrog their opponents and take the top spot in the group.

• Albania has not lost in regular time in their last five home matches in the Nations League (3 wins, 2 draws).
• The team has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 6 home games in this tournament.
• Albania has scored at least two goals in 3 of their last 4 home matches in the Nations League.

Ukraine

Ukraine's last match ended in a 1-1 draw with Scotland, extending their unbeaten run in the Nations League to four matches (2 wins, 2 draws). The team currently leads the group and is in a strong position to secure promotion to League A. Ukraine's defense has been solid, with the team conceding only two goals in their last four matches. A win in Tirana will guarantee them the top spot in the group.

• Ukraine has not lost in regular time in their last four away matches in the Nations League (2 wins, 2 draws).
• No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Ukraine's last 7 away games in this tournament.
• Ukraine has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 away matches in the Nations League.

Albania vs. Ukraine: Match Prediction

Both teams have shown strong defensive capabilities in recent matches, which could lead to a tightly contested affair. Albania's home advantage and Ukraine's solid away form suggest a balanced encounter. Given the stakes, both teams are likely to prioritize defensive solidity over attacking flair.

Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals