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Albania and Poland will trade tackles in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
The home side come into the game on the back of a narrow 1-0 away victory over Hungary on Saturday. Armando Broja scored the match-winner 10 minutes from the end of the game.
Poland soundly defeated San Marino with a 5-0 victory. Krzysztof Piatek stepped off the bench to complete the rout with an injury-time goal.
The result of the game could go a long way in determining who finishes as runners-up in Group I. Albania currently sit in second spot and they are just one point above Poland in third.
Albania vs Poland Head-to-Head
This will be the 13th meeting between the two sides and Poland have the better record with eight wins to their name.
Albania were victorious on one occasion while three matches in the past ended in a share of the spoils.
Their most recent meeting came in the first leg when Robert Lewandowski scored a goal and provided an assist in a 4-1 home win for Poland in September.
The hosts are currently on a three-game winning run while Poland are on a four-game unbeaten streak after going six games without a win.
Albania form guide: W-W-W-L-L
Poland form guide: W-D-W-WL
Albania vs Poland Team News
Albania
Erion Hoxhallari, Klaus Gjasula and Sokol Cikalleshi have tested positive for COVID-19 and are unavailable. Berat Djimsiti suffered an injury against Hungary and is unavailable.
Endri Çekiçi has been suspended for yellow card accumulation.
Injuries: Berat Djimsiti
COVID-19: Erion Hoxhallari, Klaus Gjasula, Sokol Cikalleshi
Suspension: Endri Çekiçi
Poland
Arkadiusz Reca, Maciej Rybus and Bartłomiej Drągowski have been ruled out for this month's qualifiers due to injuries. Nicola Zalewski was excluded for personal reasons.
Injuries: Arkadiusz Reca, Maciej Rybus, Bartłomiej Drągowski
Suspension: None
Personal: Bartłomiej Drągowski
Albania vs Poland Predicted XI
Albania Predicted XI (3-4-3): Etrit Berisha (GK); Ardian Ismajli, Marash Kumbulla, Frédéric Veseli; Elseid Hysaj, Keida Bare, Ylber Ramadani, Nedim Bajrami; Lorenc Trashi, Rey Manaj, Armando Broja
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Lukasz Fabianski (GK); Bartosz Bereszynski, Jan Bednarek, Pawel Dawidowicz, Robert Gumny; Mateysz Klich, Karol Linetty, Tymoteusz Puchacz, Piotr Zielinski; Robert Lewandowski, Karol Swiderski
Albania vs Poland Prediction
The two sides need maximum points to keep pace with England at the summit and are both likely to go all out for the win. Albania have been defensively resolute in recent months but they are missing a number of important players for this encounter. The quality of Poland's attack means the Albanian defense is likely to be breached.
Albania tend to struggle against superior opposition while Poland are usually at their best against lower-ranked sides. We are backing the visitors to secure a narrow victory.
Prediction: Albania 1-2 Poland
