Albania vs Belarus

Albania have had a difficult run, losing their last five matches including home friendlies against Israel and Luxembourg, both by a single goal. Their attacking output has been limited, with Arber Hoxha and Kristjan Asllani each scoring once over the four matches we hold data for. Thomas Strakosha has recorded six saves in his three appearances in goal. Belarus arrive in good spirits, having avoided defeat in their last six matches, a sequence that includes victories over Cyprus, Armenia, and Syria. Valeriy Gromyko has contributed one goal and one assist over his two appearances, while goalkeeper Fedor Lapoukhov has been busy, making 11 saves across two matches.

• Belarus have avoided defeat in their six most recent matches, while Albania have lost their five latest fixtures.
• Belarus goalkeeper Fedor Lapoukhov has made 11 saves in his two appearances, while Albania goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha has made six saves in three matches.
• Albania have conceded five goals in the second half across their four matches with available data, whereas Belarus have scored four second-half goals over their four matches with available data.

Belarus arrive with significantly better momentum, having remained unbeaten in their six latest matches, while Albania are currently enduring a winless run of five games. With Fedor Lapoukhov providing a reliable presence in goal for Belarus, having made 11 saves over the listed matches, the visitors look better placed to navigate this encounter. Albania will look to Kristjan Asllani, their best-rated player over the listed matches, to spark an improvement in their results.

Our records are missing injury and suspension information, as well as any historical head-to-head results for this fixture.