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Albania

€88.20m

16 Nov12:00
0 : 2

England

€1.29bn

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Albania vs England Prediction: Can the Hosts Upset the Odds?

Welcome to our Albania vs England prediction, where we break down everything you need to know before this World Cup qualifier in Tirana. With both teams having already secured their places for the next stage, you might expect a relaxed affair—but history and pride are still on the line. Let’s see what the stats, tactics, and betting tips tell us about this intriguing encounter.

Team News, Tactics, and What’s at Stake

On November 16, the Arena Kombëtare will host a fixture that, on paper, looks like a formality. England, having already punched their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a perfect qualifying record, are aiming to finish the group with eight wins from eight and—if you can believe it—eight clean sheets. Albania, meanwhile, have secured a play-off spot, a major achievement for Sylvinho’s men who have shown real grit and organization throughout this campaign.

  • Head to head: England have a flawless record against Albania in World Cup qualifiers—seven wins out of seven, 21 goals scored, and just one conceded. Their last meeting in March 2025 ended 2-0 to England at Wembley, marking Thomas Tuchel’s debut in the qualifiers.
  • Form guide: England are on a roll, with seven straight wins in qualifying, 20 goals scored, and not a single goal conceded. Their most recent outing was a tidy 2-0 win over Serbia, with Saka and Eze on the scoresheet. Albania are no pushovers either, coming into this match off five straight wins, including a surprise 1-0 away win at Serbia and a crucial 1-0 victory over Andorra to seal their play-off place.
  • Squad news: England are missing a few regulars—Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Nick Pope, and Anthony Gordon are all out. Trevoh Chalobah and James Trafford have been called up, and with qualification secured, expect some rotation. Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden could return to the starting XI, while Alex Scott may make his senior debut. For Albania, Myrto Uzuni is a doubt, and Keidi Bare and Endri Çekiçi are out. Armando Broja leads the line, with Kristjan Asllani and Rey Manaj providing support.

Tactically, Tuchel’s England have been all about control and intensity, usually lining up in a 4-2-3-1. He wants more from his wide players, encouraging direct runs and quick recoveries high up the pitch. Albania under Sylvinho have become a disciplined, counter-attacking side, conceding just three goals in seven qualifiers—a testament to their defensive structure.

Betting Tips, Stats, and Our AI’s Albania vs England Prediction

Now, let’s get into the numbers and see what our AI suggests for this Albania vs England prediction. The odds are stacked in England’s favor: a home win is priced at 11.0, a draw at 5.2, and an away win at just 1.38. The gulf in squad value—€811.0m for Albania versus €1.29bn for England—tells its own story.

  1. Most valuable bet: Our AI recommends NG (at least one team will not score) at odds of 1.54, with a trust score of 6.7/10. Considering England’s defensive record (no goals conceded in qualifying) and Albania’s solid but unspectacular attack, this looks like a smart play.
  2. 1x2 prediction: England to win (2) is the clear favorite, but with a trust score of just 2.9, the value isn’t great at odds of 1.38. Still, history and current form are firmly on the side of the visitors.
  3. Goals market: Under 3.5 goals is likely, with a trust level of 1.9 and odds of 1.38. Both teams are defensively strong, and with little at stake, don’t expect a goal-fest.

The predicted final score is 0:2 to England, with the visitors expected to dominate possession (69%), rack up 17 shots (six on target), and win six corners. Albania, meanwhile, are forecast to muster just five shots and one on target, with only one corner. Discipline should be good—just one yellow card apiece is expected.

Final Thoughts and Betting Advice

This may be a “dead rubber” on paper, but England will want to keep their perfect record intact, while Albania will be eager to show they can compete with Europe’s elite. The best betting tips here are to back England for the win, but the real value lies in the NG market—at least one team not to score. With both sides defensively solid and England rarely conceding, this Albania vs England prediction looks like a safe bet for punters.

  • England to win: logical, but low value
  • NG (at least one team will not score): best value bet
  • Under 3.5 goals: likely, but not much value

In summary, expect a professional performance from England and a spirited effort from Albania. Our Albania vs England prediction: a 2-0 win for the visitors, and another clean sheet for the Three Lions. Good luck with your bets!

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The best betting football prediction for Albania vs England

NG -185

At least one team is not expected to score with odds of -185
6/10

1x2 Tip

2 -263

England is expected to win with odds of -263
2/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -313

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match
1/10

Both Teams To Score

No -185

At least one team is not expected to score
6/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 -400

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
4/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

0:2

Stats Predictions

31%
Ball Possession
69%
5
Total Shots
17
1
Shots on Goal
6
1
Shots Off Goal
5
1
Corners
6
1
Yellow Cards
1

Average / Match

2
Total Goals
3.2
1.3
Goals Scored
2.9
0.7
Goals Against
0.3
57%
Possession
72%
9.8
Total Shots
16.8
3.1
Shots on Goal
6.4
4.3
Shots off Goal
5.4
8.2
Fouls
8.8
3.4
Corners
7
0.7
Offsides
1.6
1.25
Yellow Cards
1.22
0
Red Cards
0
549
Total Passes
639

Overview Last 10 Matches

6
Wins
9
5
Over 1.5 Goals
9
3
Over 2.5 Goals
6
1
Over 3.5 Goals
4
3
Both Teams Scored
1
1
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
1

Head to Head

Albania
0 - 0 - 3
England
England England 21-Mar-25
2:0
Albania Albania
England England 12-Nov-21
5:0
Albania Albania
Albania Albania 28-Mar-21
0:2
England England

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Team Matches Goals Points
1 England England8
22-0
24
2 Albania Albania8
7-5
14
3 Serbia Serbia8
9-10
13
4 Latvia Latvia8
5-15
5
5 Andorra Andorra8
3-16
1
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