Albania vs Latvia Prediction & Expert Tips

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Albania continue their World Cup qualifying campaign with a crucial date against Latvia as they seek to keep their dream of reaching the mundial alive. The hosts are unbeaten in their last three competitive fixtures, winning once and drawing twice. Those back-to-back draws in recent outings have left them eager to finally turn promise into three points.

On home soil, Albania have shown resilience. They are unbeaten in their last two home games, both of which ended with clean sheets. In fact, they have managed three clean sheets in their last four home matches, underlining their defensive solidity. The question, however, remains whether they can convert that defensive strength into decisive attacking moments.

Latvia, meanwhile, continue to produce unconvincing performances in this qualifying campaign, and their inconsistency is threatening their hopes of making a strong push for a playoff place. Their only away win so far came against Andorra in a convincing 3-0 result, but they were quickly brought back to reality in their next road fixture, losing 3-0 to England.

The visitors have never played in a World Cup, and while they remain outsiders, they are eager to improve their attacking record. Too often, Latvia have struggled in the final third, with their forwards unable to capitalize on the few chances created against stronger opponents.

Albania vs Latvia Prediction

Considering the form and overall balance between the two teams, a draw appears the most likely outcome. Both nations lack the quality and attacking spark needed to truly dominate, and history backs this up as all three previous head-to-head encounters between Albania and Latvia ended in stalemates.

We also expect both teams to score. Defensive lapses have been evident for both sides in recent matches, and given their mutual vulnerabilities, this fixture looks set for a tight yet open contest where each side finds the net once.

Afolabi Ezekiel- September 8, 2025

Albania vs Latvia Betting Tips

Full Time Draw

OK

4.50 Odds

Both teams to score

OK

2.62 Odds