Albania vs Scotland
UEFA Nations League
Date: Saturday, 17 November 2018
Kick-Off at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
Venue: Stadiumi Loro Borici (Shkoder).
Left-returned Tierney had been in contention to play at proper-again due to the absence of Kilmarnock's Stephen O'Donnell, however now he has joined the harm listing himself.
Steven Naismith and Leigh Griffiths are injured, which means Steven Fletcher has been recalled to the Scotland squad after a 13-month absence.
Scott Bain, Scott McTominay, Jack Hendry and David Bates have joined up with the Scotland squad after Craig Gordon, Charlie Mulgrew, Michael Devlin and Kevin McDonald had additionally dropped out.
Rangers midfielder Eros Grezda should feature for the home aspect.
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This can be simply the second assembly among Albania and Scotland once they confronted off inside the reverse UEFA Nations League fixture in September, with the Scots prevailing 2-0.
Scotland have lost seven in their final 9 internationals (W2), together with each of the last two.
After prevailing their first away recreation under Alex McLeish, Scotland have lost every of the subsequent three - they have not misplaced four successive away video games when you consider that August 2010 (5 losses).
Albania have misplaced seven in their remaining 10 worldwide fits (W2 D1), dropping each of their ultimate UEFA Nations League games.
Albania have stored easy sheets in each in their ultimate domestic games; they haven't kept 3 in a row due to the fact September 2010 (4 successive domestic shutouts).
Albania vs Scotland: Head-to-head
This will simplest be the second ever head to head in shape between the 2 groups.
Scotland managed the pitch when they met two months in the past at Hampden.
Berat Djimsiti scored an own goal earlier than Steven Naismith made it for Scotland on the occasion.
Albania vs Scotland: Prediction
Albania lack attacking alternatives with out the likes of Sokol Cikalleshi and Armando Sadiku of their ranks. None of them will feature right here against Scotland that's why we might no longer be surprised to peer the visitors retaining matters quiet on the again on Saturday.
Scotland also are on a bad run of 5 losses in ultimate six fits, however they performed plenty more potent rivals along the way (Peru, Mexico, Belgium and Portugal in friendlies). They dropped a one-intention cause lose 2-1 away in Israel ultimate day trip.
Alex McLeish’s facet will travel to Shkoder in a weakened aspect given they will be with out Steven Naismith, Leigh Griffiths and Robert Snodgrass. In preferred, we count on a totally tight affair to be decided by one or even none dreams at Stadiumi Loro Borici.