Albania vs Spain: Euro 2024 Group Stage Prediction Match Details
Albania and Spain meet in the final match of EURO 2024 Group B on Monday night at the Merkur Spiel-Arena stadium in Dusseldorf. The Albanian side will hope to get at least a point that can potentially take them to the knockout stage against the outstanding Spanish side.
Albania Preview & Form
Albania heads into their final Euro 2024 group stage match after securing a late, crucial 2-2 draw against Croatia in their last match. This result has kept their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage alive. The Albanian team is in a very tough group, but a point in this match could still see them progress as one of the best third-placed teams. In their first group-stage game, they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Italy. However, the Red and Blacks did make history in that match by scoring the fastest goal in European Championship history, with Nedim Bajrami finding the net in the 21st second against Italy. Scoring goals hasn’t been an issue for Sylvinho’s side, as they have scored at least two goals in four of their last five matches.
Spain Preview & Form
Spain have been impressive since the start of the Euro tournament in Germany, as they have won both of their group-stage matches in style. La Furia Roja have already secured an easy passage to the knockout stage, and a draw will also cement their top position in this game. In their opening group stage match, Spain has been impressive in the Euro tournament in Germany, winning both of their group stage matches in style. La Furia Roja has already secured a spot in the knockout stage, and a draw will cement their top position in the coming game. In their first group-stage match, the team secured a 3-0 victory against Croatia, and in the second round, they defeated Italy 1-0. Players like teenager Lamine Yamal, winger Nico Williams, and 21-year-old Pedri produced great performances against Italy, while Alvaro Morata, Dani Carvajal, and Rodri provided valuable experience.
Albania vs Spain: Predicted Lineups
Albania Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Strakosha (GK); Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asllani, Ramadani; Asani, Laci, Bajrami; Manaj
Spain Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Raya (GK); Navas, Vivian, Laporte, Grimaldo; Merino, Zubimendi, Baena; Torres, Joselu, Oyarzabal
Albania vs Spain Team News
Albania Euro 2024 Squad:
Goalkeepers: Etrit Berisha (Empoli), Elhan Kastrati (Cittadella), Thomas Strakosha (Brentford).
Defenders: Arlind Ajeti (CFR Cluj), Naser Aliji (Voluntari), Ivan Balliu (Rayo Vallecano), Berat Djimsiti (Atalanta), Elseid Hysaj (Lazio), Ardian Ismajli (Empoli), Enea Mihaj (Famalicao), Mario Mitaj (Lokomotiv Moscow), Marash Kumbulla (Sassuolo).
Midfielders: Amir Abrashi (Grasshoppers), Kristjan Asllani (Inter), Nedim Bajrami (Sassuolo), Medon Berisha (Lecce), Klaus Gjasula (Darmstadt 98), Qazim Laci (Sparta Prague), Ernest Muci (Besiktas), Ylber Ramadani (Lecce).
Forwards: Yasir Asani (Gwangju FC), Armando Broja (Fulham), Mirlind Daku (Rubin Kazan), Arber Hoxha (Dinamo Zagreb), Rey Manaj (Sivasspor), Taulant Seferi (Baniyas)
Spain Euro 2024 Squad:
Goalkeepers: David Raya (Arsenal), Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad), Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao).
Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Aymeric Laporte (Al Nassr), Nacho (Real Madrid), Jesus Navas (Sevilla), Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad), Dani Vivian (Athletic Bilbao).
Midfielders: Alex Baena (Villarreal), Fermin Lopez (Barcelona), Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad), Pedri (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Fabian Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad).
Forwards: Joselu (Real Madrid), Alvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid), Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ayoze Perez (Real Betis), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona).
Albania vs Spain H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Spain 2-1 Albania
- Spain 3-0 Albania
- Albania 0-2 Spain
- Albania 0-2 Spain
- Spain 3-0 Albania
Albania vs Spain: Prediction Betting Tips
Spain has a dominant record against Albania, winning all eight of their previous encounters. The Spanish team will look to maintain their impressive winning streak ahead of the knockout stage, so we predict a win for Spain.