Match Analysis and Prediction: Albania vs. Georgia
Date and Time: 10 Sep 2024 at 18:45 UTC
Referee: Erik Lambrechts
Stadium: Air Albania Stadium
Location: Tirana, Albania
Head-to-Head Analysis
In their recent head-to-head encounters:
– Albania and Georgia each have some wins and draws.
– Albania: 0 – 0 Georgia (2022)
– Albania: 2 – 2 Georgia (2015)
– Albania: 1 – 2 Georgia (2013)
– Georgia: 2 – 1 Albania (2012)
– Albania: 1 – 1 Georgia (2009)
Recent Form
Albania:
1. Win: Ukraine 1 – 2 Albania (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Loss: Albania 0 – 1 Spain (Euro 2024, 24 Jun 2024)
3. Draw: Croatia 2 – 2 Albania (Euro 2024, 19 Jun 2024)
4. Loss: Italy 2 – 1 Albania (Euro 2024, 15 Jun 2024)
5. Win: Albania 3 – 1 Azerbaijan (Friendly, 07 Jun 2024)
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Georgia:
1. Win: Georgia 4 – 1 Czechia (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Loss: Spain 4 – 1 Georgia (Euro 2024, 30 Jun 2024)
3. Win: Georgia 2 – 0 Portugal (Euro 2024, 26 Jun 2024)
4. Draw: Georgia 1 – 1 Czechia (Euro 2024, 22 Jun 2024)
5. Loss: Turkiye 3 – 1 Georgia (Euro 2024, 18 Jun 2024)
Team Formations and Key Players
Albania (Likely Formation: 4-3-3)
– Goalkeeper: Thomas Strakosha (1)
– Defenders: Elseid Hysaj (4), Ardian Ismajli (18), Marash Kumbulla (5), Mario Mitaj (3)
– Midfielders: Kristjan Asllani (21), Ylber Ramadani (20), Qazim Laçi (14)
– Forwards: Nedim Bajrami (10), Jasir Asani (9), Rey Manaj (7)
Strengths:
– Strong recent form with victories over Ukraine and Azerbaijan.
– Solid defensive players such as Elseid Hysaj and Marash Kumbulla.
Weaknesses:
– Struggles in major tournaments as seen in Euro 2024 results.
– Inconsistency in scoring goals in competitive matches.
Georgia (Likely Formation: 4-4-2)
– Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili (12)
– Defenders: Otar Kakabadze (2), Giorgi Gvelesiani (15), Guram Kashia (4), Lasha Dvali (3)
– Midfielders: Giorgi Chakvetadze (10), Giorgi Kochorashvili (6), Otar Kiteishvili (17), Luka Lochoshvili (14)
– Forwards: Georges Mikautadze (22), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7)
Strengths:
– Strong goal-scoring capabilities with players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze.
– Impressive recent performance against Czechia and Portugal.
Weaknesses:
– Vulnerability against top-tier teams (e.g., Spain’s heavy defeat).
– Inconsistency in maintaining defensive solidity.
Prediction:
Given the recent form and head-to-head records, both teams have had decent performances and can give a tough fight. Albania’s home advantage and their recent win against Ukraine might give them a slight edge, but Georgia’s ability to score goals cannot be ignored.
Predicted Result: Albania 1 – 1 Georgia
Potential Goalscorers:
– Albania: Rey Manaj, Jasir Asani
– Georgia: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giorgi Chakvetadze
This prediction is based on available recent form, player statistics, and other identified factors. Football is unpredictable, so while this analysis offers insights, unexpected outcomes can always happen on match day!
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