Albania vs Ukraine Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | UEFA Nations League, November 19, 2024

Albania vs Ukraine Preview

• Competition: UEFA Nations League.
• Date: Tuesday, November 19.
• Time: 8:45 PM GMT.
• Venue: Air Albania Stadium.

Albania vs Ukraine will be the sixth and final match in League B Group 1 of the UEFA Nations League as the team in third place will host the team in fourth place on November 19.

The hosts will enter their final match in the group stage on the back of a mixed run of form. They have secured two wins, one draw and fallen to two defeats in their last five matches across competitions. In that time, they have scored three goals and conceded four goals as most of their matches have been low-scoring affairs. Albania drew goalless against Czechia in their last match in the competition and will look to end on a high note with qualification to the quarters still possible.

Ukraine, on the other hand, will enter this match on the back of a worrying run of form. They have won just once in their last five games, falling to two defeats and managing two draws in the other fixtures. They have scored six goals and conceded seven goals in this span and will look to perform better in their last game. Their last result was a 1-1 draw away to Georgia and Ukraine will know they can do better.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Albania National Football Team News

Manager Sylvinho went with a strong lineup in his team’s last match which ended in a goalless draw against Czechia. Jasir Asani is the injury concern from that game after he was subbed off with a knock. Meanwhile, Marash Kumbulla and Berat Djimsiti missed the last match and could be out of contention for the next one as well. The manager will keep these in mind when he names his lineup.

Ukraine National Football Team News

Manager Serhiy Rebrov fielded a near full-strength lineup in Ukraine’s last game as they too managed only a draw. With no injuries or suspensions to report from the last match, Rebrov’s only worry will be players who did not make this squad. Key members Andriy Lunin, Viktor Tsygankov, Vitaliy Buyalskyi and Oleksandr Pikhalyonok will miss out due to injuries.

Predicted Lineups

Albania National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Thomas Strakosha.

Defenders: Ivan Balliu, Ardian Ismajli (C), Arlind Ajeti, Mario Mitaj.

Midfielders: Qazim Laci, Ylber Ramadani, Kristjan Asllani.

Forwards: Taulant Seferi, Indrit Tuci, Nedim Bajrami.

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Ukraine National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Anatoliy Trubin.

Defenders: Yukhym Konoplia, Illia Zabarnyi, Mykola Matviyenko (C), Vitaliy Mykolenko.

Midfielders: Mykola Shaparenko, Volodymyr Brazhko, Georgiy Sudakov.

Forwards: Oleksandr Zubkov, Artem Dovbyk, Mykhaylo Mudryk.

Albania vs Ukraine Head-to-Head Record

These two nations have faced each other just five times in the past. Ukraine will be the happier of the two as they look back on those results as they have secured three wins, Albania have secured one win, and there has been one draw played.

Key Players to Watch

Kristjan Asllani (Albania)

Asllani has been in stellar shape for club Inter Milan and country Albania in recent times. He has made seven appearances for his team off the bench this season and has also been Albania’s top-rated player so far in the competition. With a big game coming up, the team will rely upon his composure and vision in midfield to open up the game.

Mykahylo Mudryk (Ukraine)

The Chelsea winger has looked sharp and in good physical condition over the last few weeks. He played the entire 90 minutes of his nation’s 1-1 draw against Georgia last time out but could not impact the proceedings. However, with the next game in just a few days, he will look to do his best.

Albania vs Ukraine Prediction

Going by recent head-to-head records and the two nations’ respective form guides, Ukraine seem to have the slight edge. They have a better team on paper and will also carry greater momentum into this match, and should win the game.

Prediction: Albania 1-2 Ukraine

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