Albania vs Spain Euro 2024 Preview: Team News & Playing XI, H2H Record, Stats, Prediction

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Albania vs Spain Euro 2024, Group B: Albania and Spain will go head-to-head at the Dusseldorf Arena in the Euro 2024 Group B last game opener on Tuesday (June 25th).

While Spain has already secured their place at the top of Group B, Albania faces a do-or-die situation, needing points to keep their hopes alive for progression at least as one of the best third-placed teams.

Spain have showcased their dominance in the tournament so far. Luis de la Fuente’s men began their campaign with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Croatia and followed it up with a hard-fought 1-0 win against the defending champions, Italy.

With two wins out of two, Spain have guaranteed the top spot in Group B, and they are now looking to complete the group stage with a perfect record.

For Albania, the stakes couldn't be higher. After securing just one point from their first two games, they need to take points off Spain to have a chance at progressing. Despite being underdogs, Albania will aim to capitalize on any complacency from Spain, who may opt to rotate their squad.

Albania vs Spain Euro 2024 Schedule

When will be the Albania vs Spain Euro 2024 Match?

The Albania vs Spain Euro 2024 Group B match will be played on Tuesday (June 25th). The game starts at 12:30 am IST/ 8.00 pm GMT (June 24th).

Where will be Albania vs Spain Euro 2024 Match Played?

The Albania vs Spain match will be played at Dusseldorf Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Albania vs Spain FIFA Ranking, Recent Form

Albania FIFA Ranking: 66

Spain FIFA Ranking: 8

Recent Form (Most Recent First)

Albania (in all competitions): D-L-W-W-L

Spain (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-D

Albania vs Spain H2H Record and Last Meeting

Spain have a dominant record against Albania, winning all eight of their previous encounters. They have scored 31 goals and conceded just three in these matches, making Albania one of their most favorable opponents historically. Their last meeting was a friendly in March 2022, where Spain emerged victorious with a 2-1 win

Albania vs Spain Team News, Injury Update

For Spain, the luxury of rotation means that many of their stars could be rested ahead of the knockout stages. Only defender Aymeric Laporte, who returned in the last game, might be included in the side while other backup players are likely to avail a chance to shine.

Albania, on the other hand, might see some strategic changes. Veteran midfielder Klaus Gjasula, despite his impactful performance off the bench in their last game, might be held in reserve. Armando Broja, who was dropped from the attack previously, is expected to return to the starting lineup. Apart from these, not many changes are likely to be expected.

Albania vs Spain Predicted Playing 11

Albania Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Strakosha; Hysaj, Djimsiti, Ajeti, Mitaj; Asllani, Ramadani, Bajrami, Laçi; Abrashi, Broja

Spain Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Navas, Vivian, Laporte, Grimaldo; Merino, Zubimendi, Olmo; Torres, Joselu, Oyarzabal

Albania vs Spain Match Prediction

Spain have been pretty solid in the first two games. While there were not as many goals to show against Italy as they did against Croatia, they produced enough chances. Albania, though not the most progressive team in the tournament, have shown stability.

They will look to leverage any opportunities that arise from Spain's potential squad rotation. However, even with changes in their lineup, Spain's depth and quality should see them through to another win.

Predicted Score: Albania 0-2 Spain