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Spain:
Spain were outstanding in their 1-0 win against Italy, dominating possession and creating numerous chances. Having already secured their spot at the top of the group with a 3-0 win over Croatia and the victory against Italy, manager Luis de la Fuente may opt to rest key players for this match against Albania. Spain’s wingers have been particularly impressive, contributing significantly to their success in the tournament. They won possession in the final third 10 times against Italy, their highest in a Euros game since the 2008 quarter-final against the same opponent.
Albania:
Albania has performed admirably despite being the underdogs in this group. They narrowly lost 2-1 to Italy on matchday one and secured a dramatic 2-2 draw with Croatia, thanks to Klaus Gjasula’s last-minute equalizer. With a chance to qualify, Albania will look to build on their strong start and secure a positive result against Spain. Notably, Albania has scored the opening goal in both of their matches so far, but they have yet to win.
Key Stats & Insights
- Albania drew 2-2 with Croatia in their second Euro 2024 encounter.
- Spain defeated Italy 1-0 at VELTINS-Arena in their last match.
- Spain have an impeccable record against Albania, winning all eight previous meetings, scoring 31 goals, and conceding just three.
Team Form and Performance
Albania โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 4 wins, 2 losses, 4 draws
- Goals: 1.5 per game
- Shots: 3.8 on goal, 8.7 attempts
- Possession: 49.9%
- Corners: 2.5 per game
- Conceded: 0.8 goals per game
Spain โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 8 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
- Goals: 3.3 per game
- Shots: 6.5 on goal, 19.0 attempts
- Possession: 63.6%
- Corners: 6.8 per game
- Conceded: 0.8 goals per game
Head-to-Head Records
Spain has dominated their encounters with Albania, winning all eight previous matches, scoring 31 goals, and conceding only three. Their last meeting was on March 26, 2022, when Spain secured a 2-0 victory at RCDE Stadium.
Possible Player Form and Availability
Albania:
- Goalkeeper: Thomas Strakosha
- Defenders: Elseid Hysaj, Arlind Ajeti, Berat Djimsiti, Mario Mitaj
- Midfielders: Qazim Laci, Ylber Latif Ramadani, Kristjan Asllani, Nedim Bajrami
- Attackers: Rei Manaj, Jasir Asani
Spain:
- Goalkeeper: Unai Simon
- Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella
- Midfielders: Fabian Ruiz, Pedri, Rodri, Nico Williams
- Attackers: Alvaro Morata, Lamine Yamal
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Full-Time Result: Spain 1.40, Draw 4.33, Albania 7.50
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Close odds between Yes and No.
Predictions
Spain is expected to dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities. Albania may find it difficult to break down Spain’s defense but could manage to score. The predicted outcome is a 3-1 victory for Spain. A recommended bet is Spain to win with a -1.5 goal handicap, currently offered at 2.30.