Italy 2-1 Albania

Current streaks

Recent form

Italy

Italy has been in excellent form recently, going unbeaten in their last six matches with an impressive record of four wins and two draws. They have been particularly strong defensively, keeping clean sheets in four of those six games and conceding just three goals in total, at an average of only 0.5 goals per game. Italy's attack has also been effective, scoring 10 goals across the six matches, including a notable 5-2 victory over North Macedonia in the Euros Qualifiers. While their matches have generally been low-scoring, with 67% of the games featuring under 2.5 goals, they have shown the ability to win both tight contests and high-scoring encounters, demonstrating their versatility and resilience.

Albania

Albania's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches. They started the period with back-to-back draws against Faroe Islands and Moldova in the Euros Qualifiers, followed by consecutive losses against Chile (0-3) and Sweden (1-0) in international friendlies. However, Albania has bounced back with two impressive wins in their most recent friendlies, defeating Liechtenstein 3-0 and Azerbaijan 3-1. The high-scoring victories against Liechtenstein and Azerbaijan stand out, as Albania scored three goals in each match, contributing to an overall goal difference of +1 across the six games.

Recent home/away form

Italy

Italy has been in impressive form in their recent home games, with a strong run of five consecutive wins before a draw against Türkiye. During this six-game stretch, they have scored an impressive 14 goals, averaging 2.33 goals per game, while only conceding 4 goals, resulting in a goal difference of 10. Italy's defense has been solid, keeping three clean sheets in their last six home games. The team's matches have been entertaining, with 67% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals. A particularly high-scoring game was their 5-2 victory against North Macedonia in the Euros Qualifiers.

Albania

Albania's recent away form has been mixed, with no consecutive wins or defeats in their last five matches. They have managed to score in four out of those five games, highlighting their ability to find the back of the net on the road. However, their defensive record has been less impressive, conceding in all five matches. The Faroe Islands game stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter, with Albania winning 3-1, which is the only match in the series that featured over 2.5 goals. Overall, Albania's away performances have been characterized by low-scoring affairs, with 80% of their last five games seeing under 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches.