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Our Latvia vs Albania Prediction Sees Albanians Take the Points in Riga

Latvia and Albania meet this week at Skonto Stadium in Riga in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. England should win Group K, but a play-off spot is up for grabs. The Albanians are a point above the Latvians in second.

World Cup Qualifying Betting Picks

Albania to Win -1 – 2.34

Albania HT/FT – 2.65

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Can Albania Move onto Seven Points in Group K?

Latvia have started their World Cup qualifying campaign by taking three points from their opening two fixtures. On matchday one, Dario Sits scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory against Andorra in Andorra la Vella.

Latvia faced Thomas Tuchel’s England away from home in game two, suffering a 3-0 defeat at Wembley Stadium. However, they did manage to hold the Three Lions until Reece James’ superb 38^th-minute free kick.

Albania have made a solid enough start, winning one, drawing one, and losing one of three. They started with a 2-0 loss to England in Tuchel’s first game in charge. However, Sylvinho’s side followed that up with an easy 3-0 home victory over the Andorrans.

Last weekend, Albania held Serbia to a goalless draw at Arena Kombetare in Tirana. They sit pretty in second, though Latvia and Serbia have played fewer games. A win on Tuesday would keep them in the play-off spot and move them to within two points of England.

Latvia vs Albania Betting Odds

Latvia may be the home side, but Albania head to Riga as the strong favourites. The hosts are available at the big price of 5.20, while you can get 1.71 for the away side to prevail. The draw is priced at 3.60.

Latvia Win – 5.20

Draw – 3.60

Albania Win – 1.71

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Recent Latvia vs Albania Head-to-Head Results

This will be the first meeting between the nations this century. They last locked horns in UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying, with both games ending all square. The countries have met five times in total, all finishing in draws.

The last meeting in Latvia in April 1999 ended in a forgettable 0-0 draw, but the reverse fixture six months later was a six-goal thriller. Albania came from two goals down to grab a 3-3 draw in Tirana.

Latvia vs Albania Betting Tips & Predictions

Latvia have struggled for wins lately, picking up just one from their previous seven. Last time out, Paolo Nicolato’s boys drew 0-0 with Azerbaijan in a friendly.

Since starting with a defeat in England, Albania have bounced back by taking four points from a possible six in Group K. Having eased past Andorra, the Red and Blacks battled hard to snatch a point against Serbia on Saturday.

We are backing the Albanians in this one, and there is good value in 2.34 for the away side to win -1. Also, take a punt on the visitors to be winning at half time and full time at 2.65.