World Cup Qualifiers: Albania vs. England: Away Side Look to Finish Unbeaten (Nov 16)
England head to Albania as they look to finish the group unbeaten having already secured top spot.
The home side cannot drop out of second place but will be hoping to end the away team’s unbeaten run.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| Albania | 15/2 |
| England | 2/5 |
| Draw | 15/4 |
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England Unbeaten in Last Three Games vs. Albania
It has been all England in the last meetings between the two, with the Three Lions winning the last three.
In the reverse fixture, England won 2-0 in manager Thomas Tuchel’s first game in charge. Myles Lewis-Skelly and Harry Kane netted the goals for Tuchel’s team.
It’s not just been England winning against Albania, in fact, the home team haven’t scored against the Three Lions in their last three matches.
Key Stats
- Albania haven’t lost in their last eight matches.
- England haven’t conceded a goal in their last nine games.
- Albania have scored eight goals in their last five fixtures.
- England have scored at least twice in their last five matches.
Albania Team News
Albania will have a full contingency as they look to end England’s unbeaten run.
In their last game, they arguably underperformed but still came out with the win against a valiant Andorra side. They will be hoping to repeat the feat when the Three Lions come to town.
Possible Lineup
Thomas Strakosha (GK), Mario Mitaj, Berat Djimsiti, Arlind Ajeti, Elseid Hysaj, Kristjan Asllani, Juljan Shehu, Arber Hoxha, Qazim Laci, Armando Broja, Rey Manaj
England Team News
Like Albania, England also won their last game, beating Serbia 2-0 in a result that also helped Albania into confirming their second-place finish.
England and Tuchel will be without Marc Guehi for this game as the Crystal Palace defender has returned to his club to continue rehabbing from an injury.
Possible Lineup
Jordan Pickford (GK), Reece James, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Nico O’Reilly, Elliott Anderson, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Ebrechi Eze, Harry Kane
Albania vs. England Picks
Albania have had their moments during this qualifying campaign and have technically done their job in securing second behind England.
England haven’t put a foot wrong and shouldn’t have given the opposition in this group.
England’s ridiculous strength in depth should easily outweigh what Albania has, and they should win this game, even if there is nothing riding on it.
Other markets include Harry Kane to score two or more goals, Reece James to get an assist and Bukayo Saka to have two or more shots on goal.
