Albania-Poland is a match on the sixth day of Group E of Euro 2024 qualifiers and is played on Sunday at 8:45 p.m.: predictions.
Group E has become one of the most uncertain precisely because of the exploits of Albania, which is able to play the role of third wheel and prevent the possible duopoly of the Czech Republic and Poland, the two favorites for qualifying for Euro 2024. After the first four days, the Shqiponjats have scored 7 points, one more than the Poles and one less than the Czechs.
In the absence of a real crusher, the selection led by Brazilian Sylvinho now really believes in it and dreams of reaching the final stage of a European championship for the second time in its history. The top two in each grouping go to Germany, so anything is still possible. It will be crucial to at least avoid defeat in what is, to all intents and purposes, a direct clash with Fernando Santos’ men, who are forced to take the three points away from Tirana to get back on track. However, they will have to reckon with a morale-boosting Albania, which last Thursday picked up its third straight result after double successes against Moldova and the Faroe Islands by drawing away from home against the Czech Republic (1-1), reeled back in by a Bajrami eurogoal.
A brace by the usual Lewandowski, on the other hand, was enough for Poland to file away the Faroe Islands, folded 2-0 in Warsaw at the end of a match that was certainly not unforgettable.
Lewandowski
The Biało-czerwoni managed to complicate their lives by losing in Moldova last June and cashing in their second defeat after their debut defeat to the Czechs. In short, the selection now led by the former Portugal coach, who took over from Michniewicz after a disappointing World Cup, has not entirely convinced. Poland and Albania have already faced each other in March: it was a very balanced match, decided by a goal by Swiderski at the end of the first half. The MLS-playing striker is in a ballot with Juventus’ Milik for a place alongside the untouchable Lewandowski. In defense as well, duel between Bereszynski and Cash.
The prediction
The stakes are high, which is why we might see a locked match, similar to the first leg. What is certain is that Poland will find a fiery atmosphere, ready to push its favorites towards a historic goal: Albania is likely to avoid defeat again.
The probable lineups of Albania-Poland
- ALBANIA (4-2-3-1): Berisha; Hysaj, Ismajli, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Ramadani, Asllani; Asani, Bajrami, Seferi; Cikalleshi.
- POLAND (4-4-2): Szczesny; Cash, Kedziora, Bednarek, Kiwior; Skoras, Linetty, Zielinski, Kaminski; Milik, Lewandowski.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
