Czechia vs Albania Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 UEFA Nations League | League B Group 1
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Both Czechia and Albania are chasing Georgia at the top of the table, underlining the need for three points on both sides ahead of this one.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Friday October 11th 2024: UK – 7:45pm / US ET – 2:45pm / US PT – 11:45am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Not Televised / US – FOX Sports
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Viaplay International YouTube Channel / US – FOX Sports streaming platforms
CZECHIA PREVIEW: STRONG RESPONSE TO GEORGIA THRASHING
Czechia deserve significant credit for how they reacted to a heavy 4-1 defeat at the hands of Georgia. An excellent attacking showing against Ukraine in what was a thrilling contest saw Czechia emerge victorious by three goals to nil. A win here would put them on six points and level on points with Georgia should they lose to Ukraine.
ALBANIA PREVIEW: FAILED TO HIT THEIR STRAPS UP TOP LAST TIME OUT
Albania would’ve have been confident of getting at least a point against Georgia in their second match of the group, but ended up with nothing after failing to make the most of the opportunities they were afforded. This ramps up the tension for them ahead of this next match. Their backline will need to be at their best against a side who accumulated three goals vs Ukraine.
CZECHIA TEAM NEWS: ZELENY AND ZIMA MISSING FOR CZECHIA
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Kovar; Coufal, Krejci, Holes, Boril; Sulc, Soucek, Kalvach; Cerny, Schick, Hlozek
UNAVAILABLE: Zeleny (Injured), Zima (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
ALBANIA TEAM NEWS: THREE OUT, INCLUDING BROJA, BUT DAKU RETURNS
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Strakosha; Hysaj, Kumbulla, Ismajli, Mitaj; Berisha, Ramadani; Asani, Bajrami, Seferi; Daku
UNAVAILABLE: Broja (Injured), Djimsiti (Injured), Uzuni (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Asllani (Fitness)
CZECHIA VS ALBANIA PREDICTION
Nations League matches in this group so far have typically been high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals in three of the four games played heading into this latest round of fixtures. It would be no surprise to see something similar in this contest despite Albania being a good side defensively. They should be afforded chances on the counter-attack, whilst Czechia fashion opportunities of their own, so back under 2.5 goals to be scored.
CZECHIA VS ALBANIA TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
