Albania vs Belarus Prediction 26 September 2026
🔊 Albania vs Belarus is one of the League C matches in the opening round of the Nations League group stage. Both sides are going through different spells after failing to qualify for the World Cup. Albania are in poor shape following their elimination by Poland and are on a losing run in friendlies, while Belarus, by contrast, have been finding things much easier of late and come into this match on an unbeaten run.
Albania are in control, but Belarus have what it takes to put up a fight
📊 In 2020, the two sides met twice in the Nations League, with Albania winning both matches - 2-0 in the first encounter, and 3-2 in the second, where Belarus put up more of a fight but Albania had the better of the luck that evening.
Head-to-head statistics Albania - Belarus
Albania: Impressive form following World Cup qualification exit
Albania put in a decent showing in World Cup qualifying, finishing second in their group with just two defeats from eight matches in the group stage. In the play-off round they were drawn against Poland. It was a difficult match for both sides. Late in the first half, Albania managed to take the lead and went into the break with a narrow advantage. But the second half did not go their way, as Poland's attacking players scored twice in ten minutes to end Albania's progress.
Following their elimination by Poland, the Eagles played three friendlies against Ukraine, Israel and Luxembourg. They lost all three to nil, failing to impose themselves on any of their opponents and not scoring a single goal. Every match ended 0-1.
Match Results: Albania
Belarus: a promising run that inspires hope
Belarus failed to make an impact in their World Cup qualifying group and finished outside contention for the tournament. It is worth noting, however, that their final two group matches were quite eventful and affected the final standings. Their last game, against Greece, ended 0-0, which was enough to end Greece's own hopes of reaching the World Cup.
Belarus have played four friendlies this year, recording three wins and a draw. The White Wings beat opponents at their level: Armenia (2-1), Cyprus (1-0) and Syria (4-1). The draw came in Minsk against Burkina Faso (2-2), which is currently the last match Belarus have played.
Match Results: Belarus
Latest news
Albania
❌ Juljan Shehu and Medon Berisha are both unavailable for their side due to injury.
Belarus
❗️ The squad arrives at full strength and is ready to face the opposition without any significant absentees.
Predicted Lineups
📋 Albania predicted starting XI: Sherri - Mitaj, Djimsiti, Ismajli, Hysaj - Hoxha, Asllani, Ramadani, Muci - Uzuni, Mehmeti.
📋 Belarus predicted starting XI: Lapoukhov - Kalinin, Volkov, Tikhomirov, Pechenin - Bocherov, Yablonski, Ebong - Gromyko, Lisakovich, Shumansky.
⚽ Goals Prediction
A number of trends point towards multiple goals in this match: Total Goals - Over 1.5 has landed in 8 of Belarus's last 9 matches, as well as in 5 consecutive away matches for the team. Belarus have conceded in 8 of their last 9 matches, and Albania have conceded at home in 7 of their last 8 matches. Taking these factors into account, we can conclude that Total Goals - Over 1.5 is a good betting option, at odds of 1.4*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
In away matches against stronger sides, Belarus tend to win very few corners - around 2.5-3.5 per game on average - due to their focus on containment and infrequent positional attacks. A tight, low-tempo game is expected. Statistics from similar matches show that teams rarely reach a high corners total in these fixtures, with the majority of set pieces falling to Albania. We're backing Albania Corners Handicap -1.5 at 1.5*.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Belarus will most likely opt for a compact low block, which typically leads to tactical fouls when disrupting Albania's quick attacks. The two sides have a history of fairly physical matches. In their most recent official meeting in the Nations League, for instance, there were 8 yellow cards - 4 for each side. On that basis, Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5 is worth considering.
🚀 Player Stats Bet
Anis Mehmeti - Albania's forward who plays in the Premier League for Ipswich. The young Albanian recently scored against Arsenal, and although the goal couldn't help his side turn things around, it did contribute to pulling the score back from 0-4 to 2-4 in the second half. There is a good chance Mehmeti will play as a forward and have opportunities to find the net. We're backing Mehmeti to Score at 3.1*.
😱 Risky Bet
For those looking for a high price, we've picked out an interesting option. Albania are superior to their opponents in individual quality, should take control of the ball and dictate the game with confidence, and home advantage combined with the motivation to put right a run of defeats should push the team to do everything to win the match. The visitors will rarely venture out of their own half, but there's a reasonable chance that, given the hosts' less-than-ideal form, they could still find the net. The risky prediction is Albania to Win & Both Teams to Score - Yes, priced at 4*.
🎯 Reliable Bet
Albania, despite their poor form in a number of recent friendly matches, are the favourites in this fixture. Playing at home and wanting to start the group stage with three points will push them to score, and taking the initiative should help them create enough dangerous chances around the opposition penalty area. Our reliable option here is Albania Team Total - Over 1 Goal, priced at 1.22*.
👀 If the match doesn't go to script
If the Belarusian visitors offer absolutely no resistance and the Albanians finally shake off their prolonged slump, leaving their opponents no chance, then a heavy win for the Eagles becomes quite plausible. It's possible that, on their first serious away trip to a high-profile opponent this year, the White Wings could struggle and fail to make any real impression. The alternative bet is Albania to win + Both Teams to Score - No, priced at 2.07*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Belarus have looked fairly confident in their recent run, which suggests they are unlikely to suffer a heavy defeat. Even against serious opposition in Denmark and Greece, they performed solidly and avoided defeat, picking up two draws. Albania have been struggling of late, having recently lost even to Luxembourg (0:1), so we would not expect the hosts to build a significant lead. The main prediction is Belarus Handicap +1.5. Predicted score: 2:1.
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