Albania vs Faroe Islands Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

While Albania qualified for Euro 2016 and has been on an upward trend for some time, earning a spot at Euro 2024 with the Czech Republic and Poland in their group was not expected.

That was especially true after they were defeated 1-0 by the latter in their first match, but a seven-game unbeaten streak has led to qualification with a match to spare.

Wins and clean sheets over Poland and the Czech Republic in September and October proved decisive, with a 1-1 draw in Moldova on Friday securing a top-two finish.

Even though they conceded in the 87th minute, Sylvinho and his team were overjoyed to be back on the big stage.

Nonetheless, they will now be determined to confirm first place and secure a better seeding, potentially helping their cause in Germany as they seek to demonstrate that they will not be there simply to make up the numbers.

Despite avoiding the big names when the draw was made, Faroe Islands has had a difficult qualifying period, with their solitary point coming on matchday one against Moldova.

Since then, they have suffered six consecutive defeats, scoring just one goal in the process, eroding the momentum gained from their respectable UEFA Nations League campaign.

Hakan Ericson will want to end the nation's 2023 fixtures on a high note, and they can take heart from their most recent competitive match, which they lost 1-0 away to Czech Republic.
 

 

If there are no fitness issues in the lead-up to this game, Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti could name the same starting lineup that faced North Macedonia on Friday night.

Federico Chiesa scored twice and is expected to play on the left, while Domenico Berardi and Giacomo Raspadori are also expected to play.

Last time out, the midfield three were Nicolo Barella, Jorginho, and Giacomo Bonaventura, and they should return, though Nicolo Zaniolo and Davide Frattesi are options if Spalletti wants to shake things up.

Albania vs Faroe Islands Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Monday's game will mark just the second meeting between Albania and Faroe Islands.
• The hosts picked up a 3-1 win in the previous meeting between the two nations, with three different players getting on the scoresheet including Inter Milan's Kristjan Asllani.
• The visitors are without a clean sheet in their last 17 games across all competitions, a run dating back to March last year.
• Albania are the highest-scoring side in Group E so far with a goal tally of 12.
• Shqiponjat were ranked 59th in the latest FIFA rankings and now sit 76 places above their midweek opponents.

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Albania vs Faroe Islands Prediction

Albania are on a seven-game unbeaten streak, picking up five wins and two draws in that period. They have won their last five home games and will be looking to extend that streak on Monday.

The Faroe Islands, on the other hand, are on a wretched eight-game losing streak and are without a win in their last 11 games across all competitions. The sheer gulf in class and quality between the two teams coupled with their contrasting forms should see the home team win this one.

Prediction: Albania 2-0 Faroe Islands

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Albania vs Faroe Islands Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Albania to win

Tip 2 - Goals - Over/Under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Four of the hosts' last five matches have produced fewer than 2.5 goals)

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: NO (Both sides have found the back of the net in just one of the visitors' last eight matches)

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