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UEFA Nations League: Czechia vs Albania
Kickoff Time: 2024-10-12 02:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/David W Cerny
Czechia secured the first victory in this UEFA Nations League with a 3-2 win at home against Ukraine in the last match. The team boasts several players who play in the top five European leagues, making their overall strength quite formidable. From the current squad list, it is evident that the team is primarily composed of young players, with captain Tomas Soucek is their leader. Czechia employs a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on a strong offensive strategy to pressure their opponents; however, their defense has shown vulnerabilities. Statistically, Czechia has scored four goals and conceded six in the first two matches. While they have demonstrated impressive attacking power, their defensive issues have been a significant concern.
Albania, on the other hand, lost 0-1 at home to Georgia in the last match, resulting in a record of one win and one loss after two games. In recent years, Albania has performed quite well on the international competitions, gradually making a name for themselves in European football thanks to a group of young and talented players. Albania plays a 4-2-3-1 formation, primarily focusing on counter-attacks. They excel at utilizing the speed and dribbling ability of their wing players to break through opponents’ defenses. Statistically, Albania has scored two goals and conceded two in the first two matches. While their defensive performance has been solid, their attacking output has been lackluster. Additionally, Albania’s away performance has been mediocre, with only two wins, four draws, and four losses in their last 10 away matches.
In terms of overall strength and reputation, Czechia clearly holds an advantage over Albania. Furthermore, Czechia has achieved an impressive record of seven wins, two draws, and one loss in their last 10 home matches, showcasing their strong home performance. In contrast, Albania’s away form has been average, making it unwise to overestimate them against a strong home side like Czechia. Overall, it would be reasonable to expect Czechia to secure all three points at home in this match.
Czechia’s Last 5 Games: WLLDL
24-09-11 Czechia 3-2 Ukraine
24-09-08 Georgia 4-1 Czechia
24-06-27 Czechia 1-2 Turkey
24-06-22 Georgia 1-1 Czechia
24-06-19 Portugal 2-1 Czechia
Albania’s Last 5 Games: LWLDL
24-09-11 Albania 0-1 Georgia
24-09-08 Ukraine 1-2 Albania
24-06-25 Albania 901 Spain
24-06-19 Croatia 2-2 Albania
24-06-16 Italy 2-1 Albania
Head To Head Record:
23-10-13 Albania 3-0 Czechia
23-09-08 Czechia 1-1 Albania
21-06-09 Czechia 3-1 Albania
Prediction: Czechia to win