San Marino — Albania

San Marino enters this UEFA Nations League match in extremely poor form, having secured only one draw in their last five outings (L D L L L), including a heavy 0-7 defeat to Finland. The team struggles significantly in attack, averaging just 0.40 goals per match this season with a meager 0.2 shots per match, highlighting their offensive impotence. Defensively, they concede an average of 2.60 goals per match, indicating serious vulnerabilities at the back. Their possession stands at a low 25%, and they have kept only 1 clean sheet in 5 games. Key midfielder Lorenzo Capicchioni leads the team in accurate passes (10), while Gabriel Capicchioni has the most total shots (1), underscoring the team's overall struggle to create chances.

Albania comes into this fixture with a mixed recent record of L L L L W, but managed a crucial 2-0 victory over Belarus in their last UEFA Nations League game, ending a four-match losing streak. The team exhibits a stronger attacking presence, averaging 0.80 goals per match and a notable 4.6 shots per match, with 1.00 shots on target per game. Defensively, Albania is much more solid, conceding only 0.60 goals per match and keeping 2 clean sheets in 5 matches. Their commanding possession of 68% and 90% pass accuracy allow them to control games effectively. Key players like Ernest Muçi, who has 1 goal and 3 total shots in 1 match, and Mario Mitaj, with 52 accurate passes, are crucial to their performance.

Последняя очная встреча 2021-09-08 в World Cup - Qualification Europe: Albania — San Marino, Albania выиграл(а) со счётом 5:0.