UEFA Nations League Albania 26 Sep 2026 19:45 Belarus Prediction: Albania to win 1.44 View Odds > Pick your prediction AlbaniaDraw Belarus Albania vs Belarus Prediction & Betting Tips – 26/09/2026 26 Sep 2026 Louis HecqAlbania welcome Belarus to the Arena Kombëtare on 26 September 2026 in their opening fixture of UEFA Nations League C Group 3. Both sides harbour ambitions of automatic promotion to League B, making this a pivotal early encounter. The hosts arrive in wretched form, winless under new coach Rolando Maran, while Belarus travel with genuine confidence off the back of a six-match unbeaten run. With three points on offer and group standings yet to take shape, the stakes could hardly be higher for two nations desperate to set the tone. Our prediction 1X: Double Chance Albania or Draw 1.44 on Betfred · Confidence Medium Odds recorded on 24 Sep 2026 at 21:37 · Odds are subject to change Recommended Bets BetfredWilliam HillCoral Albania to win1.441.502.00Under 2.5·1.671.61BTTS Yes2.382.252.30 Odds recorded on 24 Sep 2026 at 21:37 · Odds are subject to changeMatch AnalysisAlbania enter this Nations League opener as clear home favourites at 1.44, backed by a strong historical H2H record that includes four consecutive unbeaten meetings against Belarus, giving Maran's side a structural advantage despite turbulent recent form.Unbeaten in last 4 H2H meetings, including both 2020-21 Nations League fixtures against Belarus.Arena Kombetare home advantage adds pressure on Belarus in a group where promotion stakes are high.H2H record shows 3 wins and 2 losses overall against Belarus, a historically favourable matchup for Albania.Nations League promotion motivation targeting League B gives Albania a clear competitive incentive from matchday one.Belarus arrive at 7.00 as significant outsiders, yet their credentials are hard to ignore: Viktor Goncharenko's side are unbeaten across their last six matches (W3 D3), showing the organisation and resilience to frustrate a depleted Albanian attack.Five consecutive losses (LLLLL) under Maran make Albania's short price based on reputation, not form.Uzuni, Broja, and Laci all absent, stripping Albania of their most dangerous attacking options ahead of this opener.0.7 goals per game average in Nations League play, a figure likely to worsen further without key attackers.Key point: With Albania averaging under one goal per game and Belarus defensively compact across a six-game unbeaten run, the 1.67 market represents a compelling complementary angle. Form & Statistics: Albania vs Belarus Albania Recent form LLL Wins0/3 (0%) Draws0/3 (0%) Losses3/3 (100%) Season statistics (3) 0Total goals 0%Both teams score 0Goals scored 0Goals conceded Belarus Recent form DWW Wins2/3 (67%) Draws1/3 (33%) Losses0/3 (0%) Season statistics (3) 0Total goals 0%Both teams score 0Goals scored 0Goals conceded Probable lineup Lineups: Albania vs Belarus Albania4-4-2Starters1 Etrit Berisha2 Elseid Hysaj3 Berat Djimsiti4 Marash Kumbulla5 Mario Mitaj6 Anis Mehmeti7 Ylber Ramadani8 Kristjan Asllani9 Arbër Hoxha10 Rey Manaj11 Cristian ShpendiAbsentQazim Laci (Thigh flexor muscle injury)Adrion Pajaziti (Injury)Thomas Strakosha (Injury)Myrto Uzuni (Muscle/foot injury, expected to miss national team)Juljan Shehu (Muscle injury)Armando Broja (Notable omission from squad)Belarus4-2-3-1Starters1 Pavel Pavlyuchenko2 Gleb Shevchenko3 Sergey Volkov4 Roman Begunov5 Vladislav Malkevich6 Evgeniy Yablonsky7 Valery Bocherov8 Dmitriy Shumansky9 Max Ebong10 Ivan Kontsevoy11 Trofim MelnichenkoAbsentYury Kavalyow (Left out of squad)Vladislav Morozov (Left out of squad) Medium confidenceAlbania line up in a 4-4-2 against Belarus's 4-2-3-1, a shape that should provide the visitors with a compact double pivot to frustrate the home side's central play. Kristjan Asllani will be central to Albania's ability to dictate tempo and break through that midfield screen.Both lineups carry probable rather than confirmed status, sourced from the same outlet, so a degree of caution is warranted before kickoff. The attacking interest centres on how Trofim Melnichenko operates as Belarus's lone striker against an Albanian backline looking to impose itself on home soil. Odds comparison BetfredWilliam HillCoralLadbrokesVirgin BetLiveScore Bet Albania to win1.441.502.002.001.471.47Draw3.753.802.252.203.853.85Belarus to win7.006.506.006.006.256.25Under 2.5·1.671.611.611.581.56BTTS Yes2.382.252.302.302.282.28 Odds recorded on 24 Sep 2026 at 21:37 · Odds are subject to changeOur VerdictAlbania's dismal run of five straight defeats under Maran is impossible to ignore, yet the home price at 1.44 still reflects their superior squad quality. Belarus, unbeaten in six under Goncharenko, carry genuine momentum into this fixture. The head-to-head favours Albania, who are unbeaten in four previous meetings. A double chance 1X covers both outcomes neatly; back the home win at 1.44 as the anchor. Under 2.5 goals at 1.67 adds further appeal given Albania's current creative struggles. Odds correct at time of publication.Competition: UEFA Nations LeagueStage: 1Date: 26 Sep 2026Time: 19:45 BSTFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the best bet for Albania vs Belarus?The double chance covering Albania or a draw is the most prudent wager here. Albania's five-match losing streak under Rolando Maran and the absence of Uzuni, Broja, and Laci weaken their attack considerably, yet Belarus's unbeaten run of six makes a home win far from certain. The home side are priced at 1.44, though a draw remains a live possibility.What time does Albania vs Belarus kick off?Albania vs Belarus kicks off at 18:45 UTC on 26 September 2026. The match will be played at the Arena Kombetare in Tirana, Albania's national stadium, marking the home side's opening fixture in the new UEFA Nations League campaign.Where can I watch Albania vs Belarus on TV?Broadcast arrangements for this UEFA Nations League fixture have not been confirmed in our preview data. We recommend checking your local television listings or the official UEFA website for up-to-date information on which channels will be carrying live coverage of Albania vs Belarus.What is Albania's recent record against Belarus?Albania hold a favourable head-to-head record against Belarus, winning three and losing two from five meetings, and remaining unbeaten across their last four encounters. Notably, both sides met during the 2020-21 Nations League, with Albania coming out on top in those fixtures, lending the hosts a degree of historical confidence heading into this clash.The post Albania vs Belarus Prediction & Betting Tips – 26/09/2026 appeared first on The Football Faithful.