Czech Republic vs Albania Prediction & Betting Tips (11 October)

Present among the elite during the last Nations League , the Czechia performed poorly in its group and finished in last place, ahead of Spain, Portugal and Switzerland. Demoted to League B, Tomas Soucek's teammates obviously hope to move up this year. Severely beaten in Georgia during the first day 4-1, they reacted three days later by taking over Ukraine. This allows them to occupy 3rd place in group 1 with the same number of points as the 2nd, who will be invited to an accession jump-off. Present at Euro 2024, the Czechs did not perform well. With 1 point taken in 3 matches, they finished last in their group and therefore did not reach the round of 16.

During the previous edition of the Nations League, Albania took advantage of Russia's withdrawal to remain in League B. However, the results were insufficient against Israel and Iceland: 2 draws and 2 defeats. Eager to do better this year, the men from the Balkans got off to a good start last September with a victory against Ukraine who do not play at home 1-2. On the other hand, they lost at home to Georgia on the 2nd day 0-1. Present at Euro 2024, Albania did not create any feat and finished last in a very competitive group made up of Spain, Italy and Croatia with 1 draw and 2 defeats.

For the Czech Republic, we must mention the absences, forced or by choice, of defender Hranac (Hoffenheim, 7 sel), midfielder Matej Jurasek (Slavia Prague) and striker Schick (Leverkusen, 20 goals in 42 sel). Furthermore, as since Euro 2024, boys like David Jurasek (Hoffenheim, 11 sel), Barak (Kasimpasa, 11 goals in 44 sel), Sadilek (Twente, 24 sel) and Chytil (Slavia Prague, 6 goals in 17 sel) are not summoned. The Hammers Coufal (West Ham, 47 sel) and Soucek (West Ham, 14 goals in 74 sel) are, however, well present. Author of a double against Ukraine in September, winger Sulc (Plzen, 2 goals in 6 seasons) could be renewed. On the Albanian side, senior defender Djimsiti (Atalanta, 61 sel), midfielders Medon Berisha (Lecce, 3 sel) and Bare (Zaragoza, 29 sel) and attackers Manaj (Sivasspor, 8 goals in 39 sel) and Broja (Everton , 5 goals in 23 sel) are forced to forfeit.

We find within this formation several residents of Serie A like the defenders Hysaj (Lazio, 88 sel) and Ismajli (Empoli, 40 sel) and the midfielders Asllani (Inter, 25 sel) and Ramadani (Lecce, 40 sel) ). The goalkeeper Strakosha (AEK Athens, 33 sel) is also available as are the offensive players Bajrami (Rangers, 5 goals in 28 sel) and Asani (Gwangju, 5 goals in 18 sel). The latter notably scored against Ukraine in September.