UEFA Nations League - League B - 1
Ukraine
HT: 0 - 0
Albania
Referee: Luís Godinho, Portugal
Who will win?
Ukraine
Albania
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What is the prediction for the football match between Ukraine and Albania?
Our prediction for the Ukraine vs Albania match is: Ukraine to win.
Our advanced algorithm estimates a probability of 50% for a win of Ukraine against Albania
The probability for a draw between Ukraine vs Albania is 50%
Our prediction model gives a 0% chance for a win of Albania vs Ukraine
Match Preview
The upcoming match between Ukraine and Albania is set for September 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM. The venue for this encounter is epet ARENA in Praha, World. Luís Godinho, Portugal has been appointed as the referee for this match.
- The probability of winning for Ukraine is 39%. The probability of a draw between Ukraine and Albania is 10%. The probability of winning for Albania is 52%.
- Our calculations suggest a 75% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 25% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
- There's a 38% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 62%.
- The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on September 7, 2024, where Albania won against Ukraine with a score of 2-1
- Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Ukraine has emerged victorious 1 time(s), Albania has claimed 1 win(s), and 0 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Ukraine has averaged 1 goals per game, while Albania has netted an average of 0.6 goals.
- Ukraine's performance in the UEFA Nations League this season shows 1 victories, 2 defeats, and 1 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 goals conceded per match.
- Albania has recorded 2 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws in the UEFA Nations League this season. Their offensive output stands at 0.8 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1 goals.
- Examining Ukraine's last five outings, they have won 1 times, lost 2 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1 goals per match and conceded 1.2 goals.
- Albania's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 2 times, lost 3 times and drawn 0 times. They have scored an average of 0.6 goals per match and conceded 1 goals.
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Lineups
UkraineSTARTING LINEUPS
- 12GA. Trubin
- 2DY. Konoplia
- 13DI. Zabarnyi
- 22DM. Matviienko
- 16DV. Mykolenko
- 18MV. Brazhko81'
- 15MV. Tsyhankov81'
- 14MH. Sudakov72'
- 10MM. Shaparenko73'
- 21MV. Kabaiev72'
- 9FR. Yaremchuk
SUBSTITUTES
- 7MA. Yarmolenko72'
- 20MO. Pikhalionok72'
- 11FV. Vanat73'
- 17DO. Zinchenko81'
- 8MR. Malinovskyi81'
- 3DV. Bondar
- 5MS. Sydorchuk
- 19DO. Tymchyk
- 23GA. Lunin
- 6MT. Stepanenko
- 4DM. Talovierov
- 1GH. Bushchan
S. RebrovHead CoachAlbaniaSTARTING LINEUPS
- 1GT. Strakosha
- 4DE. Hysaj
- 18DA. Ismajli
- 5DM. Kumbulla
- 3DM. Mitaj
- 20MY. Ramadani
- 21MK. Asllani
- 9MJ. Asani
- 14MQ. Laçi73'
- 10MN. Bajrami77'
- 7FR. Manaj
SUBSTITUTES
- 16MM. Berisha73'
- 8FA. Hoxha77'
- 22MA. Abrashi
- 17DA. Hadroj
- 19MS. Spahiu
- 15FT. Seferi
- 13DE. Mihaj
- 11FM. Uzuni
- 12GS. Simoni
- 2DI. Balliu
- 23GA. Sherri
- 6DA. Bajrami
SylvinhoHead CoachUkraine vs Albania - Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Republic | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Georgia | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Albania | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 7 |
| 4 | Ukraine | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 5 |
Head to head
These teams have met 2 times in recent seasons. Ukraine has won 1 times, while Albania has secured 1 victories. 0 matches ended in a draw. The goal tally stands at 5 for Ukraine and 3 for Albania.
Past H2H Results & Fixtures
Last matches: Ukraine 1.20
Statistics are for the last 10 games
Last matches: Albania 1.40
Statistics are for the last 10 games
Ukraine vs Albania - Per Match Stats
This section shows the average per-match statistics for both teams in the current season of this league.
Matches
Attack
Defense
Ukraine vs Albania Predictions
Ukraine vs Albania – UEFA Nations League Preview
Match Information
- Date: September 7th, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM CEST
- Competition: UEFA Nations League, League B, Group 1
- Venue: epet ARENA, Prague, Czech Republic
Head-to-Head
Ukraine and Albania have met six times in the past, with Ukraine holding a clear advantage. The Blue and Yellow have won five of those encounters, while the two sides have drawn once. Their most recent meeting was in June 2018, where Ukraine emerged victorious with a convincing 4-1 scoreline.
Recent Form
Ukraine’s recent form has been a mixed bag. They were eliminated from Euro 2024 in the group stage, despite earning four points from their three matches. However, they have been impressive in the Nations League, winning three and drawing two of their six matches in the previous edition.
As for Albania, they made a respectable showing at Euro 2024, where they were drawn in the ‘Group of Death’ alongside Croatia, Italy, and eventual champions Spain. Although they failed to advance, they earned plaudits for their valiant performances, losing to Italy and Spain by a single-goal margin. In the previous Nations League campaign, Albania finished third in their group, accumulating just two points from four matches.
Key Stats
- Ukraine have won their last two matches against Albania, scoring a total of seven goals and conceding just two.
- Albania have only won one of their last 13 matches away from home since the end of 2021.
- Ukraine’s captain, Andriy Yarmolenko, is just two goals behind Ukraine’s all-time leading scorer, Andriy Shevchenko.
- Albania will be without several key players, including striker Armando Broja, defender Berat Djimsiti, and goalkeeper Elhan Kastrati, due to injuries.
Predicted Lineups
Ukraine Possible Starting XI: Anatoliy Trubin; Yukhym Konoplya, Illya Zabarnyi, Mykola Matviyenko, Vitaliy Mykolenko; Taras Stepanenko, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Viktor Tsygankov, Mykhailo Sudakov, Mykhailo Mudryk; Roman Yaremchuk.
Albania Possible Starting XI: Thomas Strakosha; Elseid Hysaj, Marash Kumbulla, Ardian Ismajli, Besar Mitaj; Kristjan Asllani, Ylber Ramadani, Qazim Laci; Nedim Bajrami, Myrto Uzuni, Armando Sadiku.
Ukraine vs Albania Prediction
Despite Albania’s impressive showings at Euro 2024, I believe Ukraine will have the edge in this encounter. The Blue and Yellow have a more experienced and talented squad, and their recent form in the Nations League suggests they are well-equipped to secure a victory. My prediction for the final score is Ukraine 2-1 Albania.
