Albania vs. Georgia - prediction, team news, lineups

Preview

Albania and Georgia will face off in a friendly match on Wednesday, November 16, 2023. The match will be played at the Elbasan Arena in Elbasan, Albania. Both teams will be looking to use this match as a preparation for their upcoming UEFA Nations League campaigns.

Team news

Albania will be without the services of several key players for this match. Captain Lorik Cana is suspended, while Ermir Lenjani and Rey Manaj are both injured. Georgia will also be without a few key players, including Jaba Kankava and Guram Kashia.

Lineups

Albania: Berisha; Hysaj, Mavraj, Ismajli, Rrahmani; Xhaka, Abrashi, Basha; Cikalleshi, Sadiku, Uzuni Georgia: Loria; Kakabadze, Kashia, Gvilia, Tsintsadze; Kankava, Kvekveskiri, Lobzhanidze; Maisashvili, Kvilitaia, Vako

Prediction

Albania and Georgia are evenly matched teams, and this match is likely to be close. Albania will have the home advantage, but Georgia will be looking to make a statement. Ultimately, I predict that Albania will win the match 2-1.