Comments, predictions Albania vs Latvia: Late goal
The match between Albania vs Latvia in the World Cup qualifiers takes place at 1:45 a.m. on September 10. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Albania vs Latvia team information
Albania has many quality and experienced players. Goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha continues to be a reliable stopper. In defense, Marash Kumbulla (Mallorca) and Elseid Hysaj (Lazio) are almost certain to start. In attack, Armando Broja (Burnley) is expected to shoulder the goal-scoring duties, alongside Arber Hoxha - who is likely to keep his starting position.
On the Latvia side, veteran striker Vladislavs Gutkovskis has scored 11 goals for the team and will continue to play in the attack. Young midfielder Kristers Penkevics (22 years old) has only played once for the national team but is getting a chance to start, while Alvis Jaunzems is ready to make his 47th appearance for the national team.
Latvia are expected to play with a five-man defence when they visit Albania, including Andrejs Ciganiks (Luzern).
Latest predicted lineup Albania vs Latvia
Albania:
Strakosha; Balliu, Hysaj, Kumbulla, Mitaj; Asllani, Shehu, Laci; Broja, Manaj, Hoxha
Latvia:
Zviedris; Jagodinskis, Balodis, Cernomordijs, Jurkovskis, Ciganiks; Varslavans, Penkevics, Saveljevs, Zelenkovs; Gutkovskis
Latest football commentary Albania vs Latvia
Albania has a record of one win, two draws and one loss after four matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, earning five points and temporarily ranking third in Group K.
Coach Sylvinho's team opened the campaign with a 0-2 defeat to England, but then bounced back with a 3-0 win over Andorra, then consecutive draws with Serbia and Latvia.
Albania played a friendly against Gibraltar on September 4 and beat them 1-0. They are aiming for a second win in the qualifiers before travelling to Serbia for their October fixtures.
Albania have never qualified for the World Cup, so this campaign is historic. However, they have made two appearances at the Euros, in 2016 and 2024, but both times they were eliminated in the group stage.
Latvia started qualifying with a 1-0 win over Andorra, then lost 0-3 to England and drew 1-1 with Albania to take four points.
Unlike Albania, Latvia's last game was in qualifying, when they lost 0-1 to Serbia on Saturday night. With just a point behind their opponents, Paolo Nicolato's side are under pressure to get a positive result.
Latvia host Andorra at home in their next match, so a win over Albania will give them a boost of confidence ahead of their trip to England.
Latvia have never qualified for the World Cup finals, but did make it to Euro 2004 and were eliminated in the group stage.
The two teams have met six times in the past and all six have ended in draws, including a 1-1 draw in Latvia in June.
Latest Albania vs Latvia score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Albania vs Latviaas follows:
- Sportsmole:Albania 2-0 Latvia
- WhoScore:Albania 2-1 Latvia
- Our newspaper predicts:Albania 2-1 Latvia
When and where to watch Albania vs Latvia live?
To watch live the match Albania vs Latvia in the World Cup qualifiers taking place at 1:45 a.m. on September 10, viewers can watch it on online sports channels. Wishing viewers happy moments of watching football.
