Andorra - Albania prediction, H2H and probable lineups – November 13, 2025
One of the clashes of Matchday 9 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will take place on Thursday at the Estadi de la FAF in Encamp, where the home side Andorra will host Albania. I'm backing a bet on goals in this encounter, with a solid chance of success.
Match preview
Andorra traditionally finds itself in the role of underdog and is not in contention for a spot out of the group. One point from seven matches and six defeats is an expected outcome, but there's a nuance: at home, the team doesn't always lose by a wide margin. On their own turf, the Andorrans try to play organized football, focusing on defense and packing their own half with numbers.
Attacking remains a major issue for Andorra: in six of their last eight qualifiers, they have failed to score at all. Simply holding off the opposition is now considered a minimum objective for the team. The suspension of two defenders at once complicates life for the coaching staff, especially against an opponent still fighting for a World Cup berth.
Albania comes into this match with high motivation. The Balkan side has lost their chances for direct qualification but are confidently chasing second place, which would secure a playoff spot. The outcome of this round directly depends on the parallel match in England — if Serbia drops points, a win in Andorra guarantees Albania second place. After a strong away win in Belgrade, where they triumphed 1-0, the squad's confidence is only growing.
Sylvinho's men concede very few goals — just 0.5 per game in this qualifying campaign. The team doesn't dazzle up front but plays with maximum pragmatism: scoring once and keeping a clean sheet is a familiar script. Given Andorra's poor scoring record at home (just one goal in six matches), the chances of a repeat 3-0 scenario from the reverse fixture look substantial.
Probable lineups
- Andorra: Iker Álvarez, Max Llovera, Biel Borra, Jesús Rubio, Ian Oliveira, Moisés San Nicolás, Marc Vales, Joan Cervós, Marc Rebés, Aaron Rodrigo, Cucu
- Albania: Thomas Strakosha, Ivan Balliu, Elseid Hysaj, Arlind Ajeti, Mario Mitaj, Qazim Laçi, Juljan Shehu, Kristjan Asllani, Arber Hoxha, Rey Manaj, Armando Broja
Match facts and head-to-head
- Andorra are winless in their last 9 World Cup qualifiers.
- Albania are unbeaten in five consecutive qualifiers.
- In the reverse fixture, Albania beat Andorra 3-0.
Prediction
Albania are superior in every aspect — individual quality, tactical structure, and tournament motivation. The visitors will control possession, create chances, and remain solid at the back. Most likely, one or two precise strikes will be enough for them to calmly secure victory. Take 'Under 2.5 goals' at odds of 1.83.
