Albania faces the Faroe Islands in a Group E Euro 2024 qualifier, seeking a win to secure top spot in the group, whereas the visitors, bottom-placed with one point, aim to end their campaign on a positive note.
Match Preview:
Albania’s qualification for Euro 2024 was unexpected, especially with the presence of strong teams like Czech Republic and Poland in their group.
However, an undefeated streak, including crucial wins over Poland and Czech Republic, led to their qualification, making their last fixture about confirming the top spot for better seeding.
Faroe Islands, on the contrary, faced a challenging qualification run with just one point from their opening fixture against Moldova, followed by six successive defeats.
Despite a respectable display against Norway, they aim to end their run on a high note, seeking pride in their final fixture.
Team News:
Albania might make minimal changes, potentially involving Mirlind Daku in attack, while experienced striker Sokol Cikalleshi remains a viable option despite Broja’s absence.
Faroe Islands might introduce Rene Joensen and Joannes Bjartalid from the Norway fixture, with the experienced Klaemint Olsen likely to return to the starting lineup.
Possible Lineups:
Albania:(4-3-3)
Berisha;
Hysaj, Ismalji, Djimsiti, Mitaj;
Ramadani, Asllani, Bajrami;
Asani, Cikalleshi, Seferi
Faroe Islands:(3-4-3)
Reynatrod;
Faero, Askham, A.Edmundsson;
Danielsen, Hendriksson, G.Vatnhamar, Davidsen;
Bjartalid, Olsen, Johansen
Prediction: Albania 3-0 Faroe Islands
Despite already securing their qualification, Albania aims to solidify their top spot, which might spell trouble for Faroe Islands.
Albania’s motivation and drive should lead to a comfortable victory in Tirana ahead of their return to the major tournament next year.