Albania's delivery and movement in the box gave Finland problems in the previous meeting. Finland's possession became more dominant after the dismissal, but its winning goals came from direct free kicks. The upcoming contest turns on Albania's established attacking connections and Finland's efforts to improve receiving positions near goal.
Asllani's corner found Manaj for the October opener, and Albania continued to threaten from dead balls and transitions with ten players. Muçi and the wing-backs provide outlets around that central target. Finland's following match against Belarus again featured blocked attempts and crosses, matching Friis's description of static play in the final third.
Skyttä returns with recent club starts and offers a receiver between the lines; Antman adds a wide option. Albania's latest training report says the full group was available, with Berisha returning after his suspension and the expected defensive core retained. I expect Albania to combine early delivery with opportunities to break into wider spaces as Finland advances. That's why I'm siding with Albania to win.
