Albania vs Czech Republic Prediction & Match Preview

Albania host Czechia in a massive Gameweek 7 clash in EURO qualifying group E on Thursday evening at Air Tirana Stadium.

The hosts currently hold the top of the group standings and have a historic opportunity to secure their maiden appearance at a major competition.

The Albanians pulled off two huge results in the previous two rounds last month, taking four points from the clashes against Czechia (a 1-1 draw on the road) and Poland (a 2-0 win at home).

Sylvinho’s men are now two points above Czechia in second place (the visitors have a game in hand) and as many as four points above Poland in fourth position.

Knowing they face Moldova and Faroe Islands in the last two matches of the campaign next month, you can only imagine the motivation in the hosts’ dressing room.

Czchia are also in a great position, sitting just two points shy of section leaders with a game in hand on all teams in the group.

They’ve won and drawn two games apiece so far, allowing just two goals in the process. The Czechs have kept their net untouched in both away outings so far, though it is worth noting they’ve played the likes of Faroe Island and Moldova along the way.

Latest Meetings

The Albanians held Czechia to a 1-1 stalemate in the reverse match played just over a month ago.

Albania scored a goal from their lone attempt in the 90 minutes of play on the occasion.

The two outfits also met each other in a friendly in June 2021 when the Czechs picked up a 3-1 victory.

The Verdict

Stern defensive line is the main strength of both teams. Considering the importance of the affair, we expect an intense battle with huge tension on the pitch and very few goal-scoring chances on both ends.

This is a textbook example of an Under2 .5 goals FT pick and you can back it at the odds of 1.60. Alternatively, we like the 1.61 odds offered for Albania to win or draw double chance knowing the hosts are unbeaten in four subsequent matches in the group.

Steffen Schmidt- October 8, 2023

Albania vs Czech Republic Betting Tips

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.60 Odds

Albania to win or draw

OK

1.62 Odds