Latvia vs Albania: prediction & betting odds 10 June 2025

The Matchday 4 clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Latvia and Albania will take place on June 10 at the Skonto Stadium in Riga. Latvia vs. Albania: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Latvia

Paolo Nicolato's side skipped the third round and played a friendly against Azerbaijan, which ended in a goalless draw. The team also struggled to score in the March World Cup qualifying matches. In the first round, the Latvians narrowly defeated Andorra away (1-0), followed by a predictable heavy defeat in England against the local national team – 0-3. Latvia is currently third in Group K after two matches.

• The team has not scored more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 World Cup qualifying games.
• A maximum of three goals were scored in 7 of Latvia's last 8 World Cup qualification matches.
• Latvia is on a three-match losing streak at home in World Cup qualifiers.

Predicted lineup for Latvia (3-5-2)

Rihards Matrevics – Denis Melnik, Daniels Balodis, Vitaliy Jagodinskis – Dmitrijs Zelenkovs, Eduards Daskevics, Alvis Jaunzems, Kristers Pankevics, Maksims Tonisevs – Marko Regza, Lukass Vapne.

Albania

The Balkan team is second in the group standings, trailing only England. Their only defeat in the current qualifying cycle came against England (0-2). In other matches, Silvinho's side defeated Andorra (3-0) and drew with Serbia (0-0). Notably, Albania has failed to score in 4 of their last 6 European World Cup qualification matches.

• At least one team failed to score in Albania's last nine World Cup qualifying matches.
• Two or more goals were scored in 9 of Albania's last 11 away games in this tournament.
• The team did not score in the first half in 6 of their last 8 away World Cup qualifiers.

Predicted lineup for Albania (4-4-2)

Thomas Strakosha – Elseid Hysaj, Arlind Ajeti, Berat Djimsiti, Mario Mitaj – Kazim Laci, Yuljan Shehu, Kristjan Asllani, Arber Hoxha – Rey Manaj, Armando Broja.

Defender Berat Djimsiti is suspended.

Referee

Halil Meler (Turkey)

Matches – 9 (International matches, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 34;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 20;

Penalties – 33%.

Match Prediction: Latvia vs. Albania

Albania is unlikely to challenge England for the top spot in Group K. However, they can compete for second place, which offers a playoff spot. In the last round, Silvinho's side shared points with Serbia, with whom they will battle for a potential World Cup spot.

To surpass Serbia in the standings, Albania needs to secure maximum points against the underdogs – Latvia and Andorra, both home and away. The upcoming opponents last met officially in the 1990s, when Latvia was arguably stronger, yet all four encounters ended in draws. Currently, Albania is in much better form, while Latvia has managed only four wins in their last 22 official matches, all against relatively weak teams – the Faroe Islands (twice), Armenia, and Andorra.

My prediction: Albania to win