Published on: Mar 26, 2022 4:02 pm IST|Updated on: Mar 26, 2022 4:02 pm IST
SPN vs ALB Dream11: Spain and Albania are all set to lock horns against each other in the International Friendly on Saturday. Spain defeated Sweden by a score-line of 1-0 in the WC Qualifiers, and are placed at the top of Group B, with 6 wins from 8 games. On the other hand, Albania defeated Andorra by a score-line of 1-0 in November. They finished third in Group I, with six wins from their 10 games. They marginally missed out on an opportunity to reach the playoffs, as Poland finished above them with 20 points.
Date: March 27, Saturday Kick-Off: 12:15 AM IST Venue: RCDE Stadium
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Head to Head
From the five meetings between the two sides, all five games have been won by Spain. Their last meeting ended in a 3-0 win for Spain.
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Simon Azpilicueta E. Garcia Laporte Alba Soler Rodri Pedri Sarabia F. Torres Olmo
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GK
Unai Simon has dethroned David De Gea as Spain’s number one choice goalkeeper, and will start between the sticks.
DEF
A player of Jordi Alba’s quality needs no introduction. He starts on the left back position for Spain, and will be a threat going forward.
Aymeric Laporte will operate in the heart of the defence, and will look to make some crucial tackles and interceptions.
MID
Rodri has been excellent for his club, Manchester City this season. He will start as the holding midfielder for his side.
P. Sarabia will be given an attacking role against Albania on Saturday. He will look to take this opportunity with both hands.
K. Bare starts in the midfield for Albania. He has made 20 appearances for Albania so far, and will start in a pivot role.
ST
Ferran Torres has been in impressive form off-late, and he could start in a central role, ahead of Alvaro Morata for the first friendly.
R. Manaj has 4 goals to his name this season, and also managed to score 2 goals in the WC Qualifiers.
Goalkeeper – U. Simon Defenders – C. Azpilicueta, J. Alba, A. Laporte Midfielders – R. Hernandez, K. Bare, P. Sarabia, O. Roshi
Forwards – F. Torres, R. Manaj, M. Uzuni
Odds to Win:
The odds are in favor of Spain to get the win by 1.16 as per bet365.
The odds are in favor of Albania to get the win by 15.00 as per bet365.
The odds are in favor of a draw by 7.50 as per bet365.
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