Our prediction for this match:
Gibraltar
Match Time & Date:
4 September 2025
17:00
Prediction: 0-2
Albania
Gibraltar will be aiming to claim a major scalp when they face Albania in a friendly on Thursday evening. Gibraltar are on a four-game losing run, with the team serving as a cannon fodder for their rivals in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Given their shaky defence and difficulties in front of goal, we are not tempted to place our bets on the underdogs this time out.
The Albanians, on the other hand, will use this game as a good preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Latvia. Despite the fact that Albania boss Sylvinho is going to mix the squad, anything but a routine away victory would be a big surprise. You should bear in mind that the two teams meet for the first time on the international stage. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be new Burnley attacker Armando Broja, who is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back-line.
Highlighted Team (Albania):
The Albanian national football team has represented the country on international stage since 1946, and it is interesting to note that Albania was one of the founding members of UEFA back in 1954. The Eagles have enjoyed very little success in the 20th century, but they managed to show some improvement at the turn of the century and eventually secured their first ever appearance at a major tournament.
Albania qualified for the Euro 2016 finals as they came second in their qualifying group behind Portugal, taking 14 points from 8 matches, with Italian coach Gianni De Biasi at the helm. The Eagles have never qualified for the World Cup finals in 11 attempts, winning mere 14 of 94 World Cup qualifiers.
Former Lazio defender Lorik Cana has worn the captain’s armband over the last few years and he is Albania’s most capped player, while former Chievo forward Erjon Bogdani still holds the record for most goals for the national team, with 18 strikes in 74 appearances.
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