Albania v switzerland betting preview goal

Advertisement This fixture saw a goalless draw last time but both will be out to win an almost deciding match to take the advantage at the top of the group with just a few games left to play. Both sides are undefeated in six games in these qualifiers with four wins and two draws and have impressively only conceded one goal each.

This was a close game last time and is set for another close and defensively minded tie with a lot at stake. England v Albania England have almost secured a place in the World Cup next year but still have two matches to play against Albania and San Marino.

Advertisement The initial squad selected for this international break has dramatically changed with withdrawals from players including key defensive midfielder Declan Rice due to illness. They finished 2nd in their qualifying group behind England with a return of 21 points from their ten games, five more than 3rd placed Slovenia.

This is undoubtedly a decent qualifying campaign, but their friendly performances have been worrying. This has caused their to be some doubt among who will start for them and the controversial decision to drop Phillipe Senderos from the squad. Midfield star men Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri are nailed on to start, but up front the likes of Haris Seferovic and Breel Embolo compete for the lone striking position and this lack of a star striker could lead to them struggling for goals.

With Switzerland struggling for results and Albania proving very difficult to beat I think this could be a close match. Albania have only lost three of their last ten outings and that includes games against France, Portugal, Serbia, and Austria.

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Although Taulant Xhaka blazed Albania's first sight of goal over the top it helped his team gain confidence and they forced Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer into action in the 31st minute. Sommer raced off his line and stuck out a leg to stop Armando Sadiku bending home Elseid Hysaj's sublime pass around the back of the defence.

However, Albania suffered a huge blow before half-time when Cana was shown a second yellow card. The captain slipped while racing back towards his own box with Seferovic and handled the ball in his attempts to stop the striker going clean through. It could have been even worse for Albania had Dzemaili's thunderous effort from the subsequent free-kick on the edge of the area not cannoned back off the post. Switzerland could smell blood, but Dzemaili fired wide and Seferovic was denied by Berisha as Albania held on until half-time.

Vladimir Petkovic's team were given a scare when Sadiku came close to latching onto a loose touch from Johan Djourou inside the box, and they responded through Seferovic, who was again kept out by Berisha. Taulant Xhaka was part of European Championship history as he lined-up against his brother Granit, and he made no effort to hide his anger at being substituted in the 62nd minute.

Switzerland introduced Breel Embolo and he made a rapid impact when he released Seferovic, who was once again kept out by the resurgent Berisha. My first Albania vs Switzerland prediction is going to be Switzerland to win. I think this is an important game for Switzerland if they want to progress as it will be the game they have the most chance of winning. Although in the competitions teams tend to avoid defeat and be a little more defensive minded, I think both teams to score in this one has a good chance.

Albania have scored in their last seven games showing that they know they need to attack and score because they are almost certain to concede. Switzerland being the favourites in the game against an attacking Albania side also makes it likely they will score, although they have conceded on numerous occasions lately. My second Albania vs Switzerland betting tip is going to be both teams to score. Strikers such as Seferovic has had a poor season in Germany only scoring three goals all season and even picked up a red card against Belgium.