On Thursday, November 13, at the Estadi de la FAF in Encamp, Albania faces Andorra with a clear objective: defend second place in Group K and move closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs. After four matchdays, the situation in the group is clear: Andorra sits at the bottom with just one point, while Albania holds second place, seven points behind England, already mathematically qualified, and one point ahead of Serbia, narrowly defeated last October. The mission for Sylvinho’s side is evident: secure a win in a manageable away fixture to maintain control of second place and, should Serbia stumble against England, mathematically seal qualification for the play-offs. It’s shaping up to be a clash between two teams with opposite motivations: Andorra, with nothing left to play for, will look to end its campaign respectably, while Albania aims to take a decisive step toward returning to a World Cup through the knockout stage.

Andorra's Recent Form and Key Statistics

Andorra hasn’t won an official match in three years, showing clear limitations against virtually any opponent. In their last outing, on October 14, they suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Serbia — despite taking the lead after just 17 minutes through Guillaume Lopez.

After six matches in Group K, Alvarez’s team has earned only one point, with 1 draw and 5 defeats, averaging 0.43 goals scored and 2.13 conceded per game. The team struggles to create scoring chances while also showing major defensive weaknesses, having conceded goals in seven consecutive matches.

Andorra’s home record is equally poor: they have lost their last seven home games, scoring only once and conceding 12 goals. Given these numbers, earning a result against Albania looks anything but easy.

Albania's Recent Form and Key Statistics

Albania are in good form overall, unbeaten in their last five matches with a record of three wins and two draws. Their most recent official game, on October 11, saw Sylvinho’s men defeat long-time rivals Serbia 1-0 thanks to a decisive goal from Rey Manaj.

The Eagles have collected 11 points in 6 Group K matches, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat, averaging 1 goal scored and 0.5 conceded per game. This is a side that scores consistently but is also very solid defensively, having kept four clean sheets so far.

Away from home, Albania’s recent performances have been somewhat mixed — three wins and two losses in their last five away games, averaging 1 goal scored and 1.2 conceded per match. The latest trend is slightly positive, with one win and one draw in their last two road fixtures.

Andorra vs Albania Prediction by BetMines

The BetMines prediction clearly leans toward an Albania victory, as the team is determined to secure three crucial points to defend second place from Serbia, just one point behind.

Sylvinho’s side holds a clear edge in head-to-head history: in the last five meetings with Andorra, Albania have claimed four wins and one draw. The reverse fixture, played on March 24, ended in a 3-0 win for Albania, thanks to a Manaj brace and a goal from Uzuni.

The BetMines algorithm gives Albania a 64% chance of winning, compared to 14% for Andorra and 22% for a draw. Recent data reveal a clear trend: in four of the last five meetings, only Albania have found the back of the net.

Considering Andorra’s ongoing attacking struggles and the fact that the Eagles have kept two consecutive clean sheets, BetMines tips the bet “both teams NOT to score”, estimated at 60% probability.

Probable Lineups Andorra vs Albania

ANDORRA (5-4-1): Gomes; Borra, Olivera, Llovera, Garcia, San Nicolas; Rosas, Babot, Rebes, Cervos; Lopez.
Coach: Alvarez

ALBANIA (4-3-3): Strakosha; Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asllani, Ramadani, Laci; Bajrami, Manaj, Uzuni.
Coach: Sylvinho