FLASH
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Albania has learned their rivals in League C, where they have been drawn in Group C1 along with Finland, Belarus and San Marino. The Red and Blacks will play their matches in September, October and November of this year.
According to the competition format, if the National Team finishes the group in first place, it will secure the right to play in the play-off phase, where it will seek a ticket to the 2028 European Championship.
Balance against rivals
Historically, Albania has a different record against the three opponents in the group.
The matches with Finland are the most difficult for the Rossoneri. The Finns have four wins in direct matches, while Albania has achieved two wins. One match has ended in a draw. In total, Albania has scored 6 goals and conceded 8.
Against Belarus, the balance is more balanced. Both teams have scored 10 goals each in direct confrontations. Albania has three wins, compared to Belarus' two, while two matches have ended in a draw.
San Marino is considered the easiest opponent on paper, as it is ranked last in the FIFA rankings. Albania has won all four matches played against this opponent, with 13 goals scored and none conceded.
Full balance sheet
Albania – Finland: 2 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw | 6 goals scored, 8 conceded
Albania – Belarus: 3 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws | 10 goals scored, 10 conceded
Albania – San Marino: 4 wins | 13 goals scored, 0 conceded
Group C1 presents an achievable challenge for Albania, but past results show that the matches, especially against Finland and Belarus, are expected to be decisive for the Rossoneri's fate in this edition.
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