Confirmed line-up Andorra x Albania in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers:

Andorra faces Albania this Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 4:45 pm (Brasília time), at the Estadi de la FAF, in Encamp, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, UEFA group K. The match marks the penultimate round of the group stage, with Albania seeking to confirm their place in the European play-offs. Andorra, already eliminated, is playing for honor after a campaign with just one point from eight games.

The Albanian team, coached by Brazilian Sylvinho, occupies second place with 11 points and needs a victory to depend solely on themselves, also depending on the result between England and Serbia. The clash takes place in a stadium with a capacity for around 1,000 fans, refereed by Horatiu Fesnic, from Romania.

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Andorra adopts a 4-4-2 formation, focusing on compact defense, while Albania uses 4-3-3 to exploit quick counterattacks.

• Andorra: Josep Gómes; Adrián Gomes, Marc Rebés, Moisés San Nicolás, Iker Álvarez; Marc García, Albert Alavedra, Marc Pujol, Jordi Aláez; Iñaki Alvárez, Max Llovera.
• Albania: Thomas Strakosha; Ivan Balliu, Berat Djimsiti, Arlind Ajeti, Mario Mitaj; Qazim Laçi, Kristjan Asllani, Ylber Ramadani; Nedim Bajrami, Rey Manaj, Armando Broja.

Tactical formations on the field

Andorra’s confirmed lineup prioritizes defensive balance, with two defensive midfielders to contain the Albanian midfield. Coach Koldo opted for experienced players in the line of four defenders, aiming to minimize spaces in a match that could have few goals. This choice reflects the last training sessions, thewhere the focus was on quick transitions to avoid exposition.

Albania, under Sylvinho, reinforces the attack with speed on the wings, using Manaj as a central reference. The 4-3-3 formation allows an average of 50% ball possession in recent games, with an emphasis on crosses for Broja. Substitutions like Myrto Uzuni in the second half are planned to maintain the momentum.

Recent match history

Andorra and Albania last met in March 2025, with Albania winning 3-0 at home, goals from Rey Manaj (two) and Myrto Uzuni. This result reinforces Albania’s superiority, which won the three previous duels without conceding goals.

In 2019, in the Nations League, Albania also prevailed 3-0. Andorra never scored against its rival, with an average ball possession rate below 30% in these games. The history indicates elastic scores, but Andorra has improved defensively in the last few rounds.

Albania have recorded five wins in their last eight overall knockout ties, while Andorra are looking for their first goal in this rivalry.

Teams’ performance in recent matches

Andorra is coming off a 1-3 defeat to Serbia in October, after a 2-2 draw with Latvia. The team scored three goals in the last two games, breaking a streak of six matches without finding the net. However, the defense conceded 18 goals in eight rounds.

• Andorra’s last five games: D 1-3 Serbia, D 2-2 Latvia, D 0-2 England, D 0-1 Latvia, D 0-5 Serbia.
• Goals conceded: 13 in five matches.

Albania, in turn, beat Serbia 1-0 away from home in the last round, with a goal from Manaj. The team has a 50% success rate in away games, with just 0.5 goals conceded per match on average.

• Albania’s last five games: W 1-0 Serbia, W 4-2 Jordan (friendly), W 1-1 Latvia, D 0-2 England, W 3-0 Andorra.
• Top scorer: Rey Manaj, with five goals in the qualifiers.

Featured Players and Refereeing

Rey Manaj leads the Albanian attack with five goals in the qualifiers, responsible for half of the team’s offensive production. Armando Broja, with speed, complements the attacking trio, while Kristjan Asllani organizes the midfield with precise passes.

In Andorra, captain Moisés San Nicolás is a key player in the defense, with a 90% success rate in tackles in recent games. Jordi Aláez tries to create chances on the right side, but the team relies on sporadic counterattacks.

Referee Horatiu Fesnic, from Romania, referees the game, with an average of 5.07 cards per match this season. He handed out 12 yellow cards in qualifying games, prioritizing control in midfield. Assistants include Romanians experienced in UEFA competitions.

Where to watch and logistical details

The match between Andorra and Albania will be broadcast live in Brazil on ESPN 4, a pay TV channel, and on Disney+ streaming, starting at 4:45 pm. Tickets for the Estadi de la FAF sold out quickly, priced between 10 and 20 euros, reflecting local interest despite limited capacity.

The weather forecast in Encamp indicates temperatures of 8°C to 12°C, with cloudy skies and a low chance of rain, ideal conditions for football. There are no reports of last-minute suspensions or injuries in confirmed lineups.

Predictions point to an Albanian victory 3-0, with odds of 1.25 for the visiting triumph. The broadcast includes real-time analysis of statistics such as ball possession and shots on goal.