Who is favored to win in Albania vs England?
England is heavily favored to win this match. The Three Lions come into the fixture with a perfect record of six wins from six games in World Cup qualifying, while Albania sits in second place with 11 points from six matches. England has won all seven of their previous competitive encounters against Albania, including a 2-0 victory in their most recent meeting in March 2025. England's dominance is further underscored by their flawless defensive record in qualifying, having not conceded a single goal across all their matches.
What time is Albania vs England?
The match starts at 5:00 PM UTC on Sunday, November 16, 2025. For viewers in the United Kingdom, this corresponds to 5:00 PM GMT, while in Tirana, Albania, the local kickoff time is 6:00 PM EET.
Where is Albania vs England being held?
The match will be played at the Arena Kombetare in Tirana, Albania, which is the largest stadium in the country with a capacity of 22,500 seats. This venue previously hosted the 2021-22 Conference League final between Roma and Feyenoord. England last visited this stadium in March 2021, winning 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier with goals from Harry Kane and Mason Mount.
Albania vs England prediction & odds - who wins?
England is predicted to win this match decisively. The Three Lions are seeking to extend their consecutive competitive winning streak to 11 matches, which would set a new national team record. Additionally, England could become only the second senior men's national team to achieve 10 consecutive competitive victories while maintaining a clean sheet in every match, matching Spain's record from October 2014 to June 2016. Albania has never defeated England in competitive fixtures, representing a significant psychological barrier for the hosts.
What is the head to head record between Albania vs England?
England leads the head-to-head record against Albania with seven consecutive competitive victories and no defeats. Their most recent meeting ended in a 2-0 home victory for England in March 2025. Across all their competitive encounters, England has demonstrated clear superiority, controlling possession and creating numerous chances while Albania has typically adopted a defensive approach. Albania has never managed to defeat England in any competitive fixture, though they have occasionally kept scorelines respectable through disciplined defending.
