Albania - San Marino prediction 6 October 2026

Europe ยท UEFA Nations LeagueFinished
Albania
2:1
FT
San Marino
Match Info
CompetitionUEFA Nations League ยท Europe
Start date
Kick-off
VenueSakubva Stadium, Mutare
Capacity10,000
Surfacegrass
RefereeMehmet Turkmen
Recent Form
Albania
W
L
W
W
L
San Marino
L
L
L
L
L
Recent matches ยท Albania
UEFA Nations League
Albania
San Marino
21
W
UEFA Nations League
Finland
Albania
21
L
UEFA Nations League
San Marino
Albania
03
W
UEFA Nations League
Albania
Belarus
20
W
Friendly International
Algeria
Albania
20
L
Friendly International
Albania
Luxembourg
01
L
Friendly International
Albania
Israel
01
L
Friendly International
Ukraine
Albania
10
L
World Cup Qualification Play Off
Poland
Albania
21
L
Friendly International
Albania
Jordan
42
W
Friendly International
Gibraltar
Albania
01
W
UEFA Nations League
Albania
Ukraine
12
L
UEFA Nations League
Albania
Czech Republic
00
D
UEFA Nations League
Georgia
Albania
01
W
Friendly International
Sweden
Albania
10
L
Recent matches ยท San Marino
UEFA Nations League
Albania
San Marino
21
L
UEFA Nations League
Belarus
San Marino
40
L
UEFA Nations League
San Marino
Albania
03
L
UEFA Nations League
San Marino
Finland
07
L
Friendly International
Azerbaijan
San Marino
21
L
Friendly International
San Marino
Bangladesh
12
L
Friendly International
San Marino
Andorra
00
D
Friendly International
San Marino
Faroe Islands
12
L
Friendly International
Czech Republic
San Marino
10
L
Friendly International
Malta
San Marino
31
L
UEFA Nations League
Liechtenstein
San Marino
13
W
UEFA Nations League
San Marino
Gibraltar
11
D
Friendly International
Andorra
San Marino
20
L
Friendly International
San Marino
St. Kitts and Nevis
00
D
Friendly International
San Marino
St. Kitts and Nevis
13
L
Lineups
Albania4-3-3
  • 11A. HoxhaF
  • 44A. IsmajliD
  • 3S. PiliosM
  • 2M. MitajD
  • 23K. AsllaniM
  • 19B. DjimsitiD
  • 4E. HysajD
  • 98M. DajsinaniG
  • 7E. MuรงiF
  • 6J. ShehuM
  • 9R. ManajF
Substitutes
  • 10M. Uzuni
  • 19M. Daku
  • 20Y. Ramadani
  • 9A. Mehmeti
  • 15M. Kumbulla
  • 9C. Shpendi
  • 70L. Hasa
  • 5K. Cake
  • 1S. Simoni
  • 27N. Aliji
  • 22A. Taho
  • 97T. Seferi
San Marino4-3-3
  • 8L. CapicchioniM
  • 11N. GiacopettiF
  • 3S. GiocondiD
  • 5M. CevoliD
  • 6D. RossiD
Substitutes
  • 19S. Pancotti
  • 12A. Tosi
  • 2G. Benvenuti
  • 21L. Lazzari
  • 15M. Pasolini
  • 7G. Capicchioni
  • 17A. Golinucci
  • 22M. Mularoni
  • 23M. De Angelis
  • Nicholas Protti
Head-to-Head ยท summary
4
Albania
0
Draws
0
San Marino
Previous meetings
UEFA Nations League
Albania
San Marino
21
UEFA Nations League
San Marino
Albania
03
World Cup
Albania
San Marino
50
World Cup
San Marino
Albania
02
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Portugal44009:4+512
2Montenegro43107:4+310
3France43107:2+510
4Sweden43107:3+410
5Switzerland33008:1+79
6Spain330010:4+69
7Netherlands42207:5+28
8Northern Ireland42204:0+48
9Austria42209:5+48
10Bosnia-Herzegovina42206:3+38
11Greece42205:3+28
12Finland32109:1+87
13Malta32104:2+27
14Iceland32107:1+67
15Slovakia32105:2+37
16Cyprus42115:3+27
17Italy42118:5+37
18Hungary42113:2+17
19England320111:3+86
20Denmark42027:706
21Albania32016:2+46
22Belgium42026:5+16
23Azerbaijan31202:1+15
24Estonia31202:1+15
25Kosovo41213:4-15
26Germany41213:2+15
27Ireland41216:4+25
28Slovenia31113:2+14
29Lithuania31113:2+14
30Faroe Islands40405:504
31Armenia41124:5-14
32Belarus31114:2+24
33Scotland31112:3-14
34Moldova31113:4-14
35Poland41127:4+34
36Ukraine41122:5-34
37Luxembourg31022:5-33
38Croatia31023:12-93
39Wales41032:5-33
40Norway41036:8-23
41Gibraltar20201:102
42Kazakhstan40225:7-22
43Georgia40220:2-22
44Israel40222:7-52
45Liechtenstein20110:2-21
46Andorra30121:3-21
47Latvia40132:6-41
48Bulgaria30121:5-41
49North Macedonia30030:7-70
50San Marino30030:14-140
51Serbia40043:8-50
52Czech Republic30032:7-50
53Romania40043:13-100
54Turkey40042:11-90
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Albania vs San Marino Prediction (Oct 6)

The Albania vs San Marino prediction for the UEFA Nations League clash on October 6, 2026, points to a dominant home victory. Albania enters the match as the clear favorite with an 88% win probability, while San Marino faces an uphill battle with just a 2% chance of causing an upset.

Team Form

Albania

Albania's recent form has been mixed, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings (L, W, W, L, L). They suffered a 2-1 defeat to Finland on October 3, but previously secured a convincing 3-0 win over San Marino on September 29 and a 2-0 victory against Belarus on September 26. Losses to Algeria (2-0) and Luxembourg (1-0) in friendlies show some inconsistency, but against weaker opposition they have been ruthless.

San Marino

San Marino have lost all of their last five matches (L, L, L, L, L). They were beaten 4-0 by Belarus on October 3, 3-0 by Albania on September 29, and suffered a heavy 7-0 defeat to Finland on September 26. Friendly losses to Azerbaijan (2-1) and Bangladesh (2-1) further underline their struggles. They have conceded 17 goals in these five games, scoring just twice.

Head-to-Head Record

Albania have a perfect record against San Marino, winning all three previous meetings with an aggregate score of 10-0. The most recent encounter was a 3-0 away win for Albania in the UEFA Nations League on September 29, 2026. Earlier, Albania won 5-0 at home in a World Cup qualifier in September 2021, and 2-0 away in March 2021. San Marino have never scored against Albania.

League Table Positions

The provided standings data does not include Albania or San Marino in the top ranks, so a direct positional comparison is unavailable. However, based on their form and head-to-head dominance, Albania are clearly the superior side in this fixture.

Win Probability: Albania or San Marino?

After analyzing the odds, team form, and head-to-head record, we calculate the following win probabilities for this match:

  • Albania win: 88%
  • Draw: 10%
  • San Marino win: 2%

The bookmakers' odds imply a home win probability of around 80%, but Albania's historical dominance and San Marino's ongoing losing streak push that figure even higher. San Marino have never taken a point off Albania, and their defensive frailties make an away win extremely unlikely.

Odds & Albania vs San Marino Prediction

The best available odds for an Albania victory are as low as 1.03, with some bookmakers offering 1.17. The draw is priced around 4.80 to 5.90, and a San Marino win can be backed at massive odds of 21.00 to 51.00. These odds reflect the huge gulf between the teams.

Our prediction: Based on the stats, Albania are expected to win comfortably. A correct score bet on a 3-0 or 4-0 home win could offer value, given San Marino's defensive record. The match will be played at the Stade de France in Paris, a neutral venue with a capacity of 81,338, and officiated by referee Mehmet Turkmen.

Albania vs San Marino โ€” FAQ

Who will win Albania vs San Marino?
Albania are overwhelming favorites with an 88% win probability. The draw has a 10% chance, and San Marino have just a 2% chance of winning.
What is the win probability for Albania?
Albania's win probability is 88%, based on odds, recent form, and a perfect head-to-head record against San Marino.
When is the Albania vs San Marino match?
The match kicks off on October 6, 2026, at 19:45 local time, and is part of the UEFA Nations League.
What are the odds for the match?
Bookmakers offer odds as low as 1.03 for an Albania win, around 4.80โ€“5.90 for the draw, and between 21.00 and 51.00 for a San Marino victory.
What is the head-to-head record between Albania and San Marino?
Albania have won all three previous meetings, scoring 10 goals and conceding none. The last match ended 3-0 to Albania on September 29, 2026.
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