With both sides looking to gain momentum in the Nations League, the forthcoming encounter between Albania and the Czech Republic is not just a game, but a crucial battle. After winning only one of their previous five matches, the Czech Republic is hoping to get back on track. But their recent 2-1 triumph against Ukraine, in which Pavel Sulc scored a brace and Tomas Soucek scored a late penalty, should give them the confidence boost they’ve been lacking. With a victory today, Coach Ivan Hasek’s squad can keep their promotion aspirations alive; they currently sit third in their League B group.
But Albania has also had problems while playing away from home, winning just twice in their past fourteen road games. Their away record has been poor, even though they beat the Czechs 3-0 at home in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. The Czechs’ chances of defeating Albania are bright, especially with the exceptional form of their two top attackers, Patrick Schick and Adam Hlozek, who are currently on fire for the Bundesliga.
With the Czech Republic team hitting a purple patch, and considering Albania’s struggles on the road, they are in a strong position to secure a crucial victory.