Albania vs Latvia 9 Sep 2025

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Watch the football match Live  between a team Albania vs Latvia After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers .
This match is played on date 9 Sep 2025
This match takes place in Arena Kombëtare (Tiranë (Tirana)) – In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers by Season 2025/2026

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🔎 Overview

Albania welcome Latvia to Tirana for a World Cup qualifying encounter that both sides see as winnable. The hosts are enjoying steady growth in recent years, often proving difficult opponents on home soil. Latvia, meanwhile, arrive with hopes of causing an upset, but consistency has been their Achilles’ heel in qualifiers.

🇦🇱 Albania – Confidence at Home

Albania’s rise in European football has been built on a disciplined defense and a passionate home crowd. They see this fixture as a vital opportunity to strengthen their qualification chances. With solid organization and a more dynamic attack than in years past, Albania will look to assert control early.

Key Players:

• Armando Broja – Quick and powerful striker, Albania’s main goal threat.

• Nedim Bajrami – Creative midfielder, capable of unlocking defenses with vision.

• Elseid Hysaj – Experienced full-back, providing leadership and width.

Tactics: Likely to line up in a 4-3-3, with Broja leading the line and Bajrami pulling strings in midfield. Albania will rely on quick transitions and aggressive pressing at home.

🇱🇻 Latvia – Searching for Consistency

Latvia come into this clash aware of the challenge but motivated to prove themselves. Their resilience is unquestioned, yet scoring goals consistently has been an issue. To compete in Tirana, they must remain compact and hope to take advantage of set-pieces or defensive lapses.

Key Players:

• Roberts Uldriķis – Target man striker with aerial strength.

• Janis Ikaunieks – Midfield playmaker, dangerous from distance and set-pieces.

• Pāvels Šteinbors – Veteran goalkeeper, likely to face a busy evening.

Tactics: Latvia are expected to adopt a 4-5-1, defending deep and hoping to frustrate Albania while looking to counterattack through Uldriķis.

📊 Head-to-Head Snapshot

• Total Meetings: 5

• ✅ Albania Wins: 3

• 🟰 Draws: 1

• ❌ Latvia Wins: 1

• ⚽ Avg Goals per Match: 2.4

Albania have the upper hand historically, including a comeback win in their last meeting.

📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

Albania’s form has been far stronger, while Latvia continue to struggle for consistency.

🎯 Match Verdict

Final Score Prediction: Albania 2–0 Latvia

Albania’s superior squad depth and attacking quality, especially at home, should see them through comfortably. Broja and Bajrami are tipped to play decisive roles, while Latvia may find chances limited against Albania’s compact defense.

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