Match Information
Date and time: 7 September 2024 at 16:00 UTC
Referee: Nenad Minakovic (Serbia)
Stadium: Football Academy Stadium
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Head-to-Head (H2H) Data
Recent encounters between Armenia and Latvia:
– Euro 2024 Qualification (2023): Latvia 2-0 Armenia
– Euro 2024 Qualification (2023): Armenia 2-1 Latvia
– International Friendly (2014): Latvia 2-0 Armenia
– International Friendly (2009): Latvia 0-0 Armenia
Recent Form
Armenia’s Recent Matches:
– Win over Kazakhstan (2-1 in friendly)
– Loss to Slovenia (1-2 in friendly)
– Loss to Czechia (1-2 in friendly)
– Loss to Kosovo (0-1 in friendly)
– Loss to Croatia (0-1 in Euro 2024 Qualification)
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Latvia’s Recent Matches:
– Win over Faroe Islands (1-0 in friendly)
– Loss to Lithuania (0-2 in friendly)
– Draw with Liechtenstein (1-1 in friendly)
– Draw with Cyprus (1-1 in friendly)
– Loss to Poland (0-2 in friendly)
Predicted Lineups
Armenia (4-2-3-1):
– GK: [To be determined]
– DEF: [To be determined]
– MID: [To be determined]
– FOR: [To be determined]
– Coach: Oleksandr Petrakov
Latvia (5-3-2):
– GK: [To be determined]
– DEF: [To be determined]
– MID: [To be determined]
– FOR: [To be determined]
– Coach: Paolo Nicolato
(Note: Specific players for starters and subs not provided in the JSON)
Formations Analysis
Armenia’s 4-2-3-1:
– Strengths: Strong midfield control with defensive midfielders protecting the defense; versatile attacking options.
– Weaknesses: Vulnerable to fast counter-attacks, struggles in breaking down compact defenses.
Latvia’s 5-3-2:
– Strengths: Solid defensive structure, good at soaking up pressure and hitting on the counter.
– Weaknesses: Limited attacking options, midfield can be overwhelmed by more aggressive teams.
Match Prediction
Considerations:
– Home Advantage: Armenia playing at the Football Academy Stadium in Yerevan provides significant support.
– Recent Form: Both teams have had struggles recently, but Armenia’s performance against stronger teams could be a positive indicator.
– H2H Results: Mixed results with Latvia having the edge in their most recent encounter.
Predicted Outcome: Draw
Scoreline Prediction: Armenia 1-1 Latvia
Potential Goal Scorers:
– Armenia: [To be determined based on final lineup]
– Latvia: [To be determined based on final lineup]
Given the competitive nature and recent head-to-head results, the match is likely to be closely contested with both teams sharing the spoils in this UEFA Nations League fixture. Armenia’s home advantage might help them avoid defeat, but Latvia’s defensive resilience will likely earn them a point.
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