Comments and predictions for Albania vs Czech Republic: Home team meets rock
The match between Albania and Czech Republic in the Nations League takes place at 2:45 a.m. on November 17. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest information on Albania vs Czech Republic forces
Albania have been struggling with their squad ahead of the Czech Republic clash. Striker Ernest Muci has a foot injury, leaving his availability uncertain. Armando Broja and Rey Manaj remain absent, forcing coach Sylvinho to choose between Indrit Tuci and Mirlind Daku for the striker position.
The defense is also weakened by injuries to Marash Kumbulla and Berat Djimsiti. However, Albania still has important players such as Elseid Hysaj (Lazio), Kristjan Asllani (Inter Milan), and Nedim Bajrami (Rangers).
The Czech Republic are no better, with Patrik Schick still absent due to injury and a falling out with the coach. The team is without three defenders and midfielder Lukas Kalvach ahead of the game. Tomas Chory, who scored the winner in the first leg, will lead the attack alongside Bajrami's Rangers teammate Vaclav Cerny.
Latest expected lineup for Albania vs Czech Republic
Albania:
Strakosha; Hysaj, Ismajli, Ajeti, Mitaj; Asllani, Ramadani; Asani, Bajrami, Hoxha; Tuci
Czech:
Kovar; Coufal, Jemelka, Holes, Boril; Soucek, Cerv; Cerny, Sulc, Provod; Chory
Latest football commentary on Albania vs Czech Republic
After a 2-1 win over Ukraine, Albania's form has been poor, losing to Georgia and the Czech Republic. However, they ended their October campaign with a 1-0 win over Georgia, courtesy of a Kristjan Asllani goal. Albania now have six points, one behind the Czech Republic and just two ahead of Ukraine, ensuring their fate will be decided on the final day. With two games to play in Tirana, Albania are hoping to secure second place and a place in the promotion play-offs.
Promotion to the A division and competing with the strong European teams would be a big step forward for Albanian football, although the risk of relegation to the C division has not been completely ruled out.
The Czech Republic also bounced back from their early exit from Euro 2024, starting strongly with a 3-2 win over Ukraine. Ivan Hasek's team picked up four points in October, including a 2-0 win over Albania, where Tomas Chory scored twice, and a 1-1 draw with Ukraine. After being relegated from League A, their only aim is to return to the top. A win on Saturday and Georgia losing to Ukraine would see the Czechs secure top spot.
Score prediction Albania vs Czech Republic
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Albania vs Czech Republicas follows:
- Sportsmole:Albania 1-0 Czech Republic
- WhoScore:Albania 1-2 Czech Republic
- Our newspaper predicts:Albania 1-2 Czech Republic
When and where to watch Albania vs Czech Republic live?
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