Italy vs Albania: result 2-0 and analysis
World Cup - Qualification Europe1st Round - 5Kick-off on March 24, 2017 at 07:45 PM (UTC)Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo
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What was the result of Italy vs Albania?
Italy won 2-0 on March 24, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 12′D. De RossiItaly (pen.)
- 71′C. ImmobileItaly
Official lineup for Italy vs Albania
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Italy
4-4-2- 9A. Belotti
- 7L. Insigne
- 11C. Immobile
- 10M. Verratti
- 6A. Candreva
- 16D. De Rossi
- 22D. Zappacosta
- 2M. De Sciglio
- 19L. Bonucci
- 15Andrea Barzagli
- 1G. Buffon
Albania
4-3-3- 16S. Çikalleshi
- 9Ledian Memushaj
- 8Migjen Basha
- 21O. Roshi
- 2Andi Lila
- 13Burim Nue Kukeli
- 18A. Ajeti
- 4E. Hysaj
- 5F. Veseli
- 7Ansi Agolli
- 1T. Strakosha
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Italy have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Albania have 3, 0 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2016 | Liechtenstein(away) | 4-0 | World Cup - Qualification Europe |
| Oct 9, 2016 | FYR Macedonia(away) | 3-2 | World Cup - Qualification Europe |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Spain(home) | 1-1 | World Cup - Qualification Europe |
| Sep 5, 2016 | Israel(away) | 3-1 | World Cup - Qualification Europe |
| Jul 2, 2016 | Germany(away) | 2-2 | Euro Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2016 | Israel(home) | 0-3 | World Cup - Qualification Europe |
| Oct 9, 2016 | Spain(home) | 0-2 | World Cup - Qualification Europe |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Liechtenstein(away) | 2-0 | World Cup - Qualification Europe |
| Sep 6, 2016 | FYR Macedonia(home) | 2-1 | World Cup - Qualification Europe |
| Jun 19, 2016 | Romania(away) | 1-0 | Euro Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Italy score 1.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Albania score 0.7 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1.7 | 1.2 | 5 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Albania | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2 | 1/7 | 2/7 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Italy sit 2nd in World Cup - Qualification Europe (18 points from 8 matches) and Albania sit 2nd (14 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ItalyGroup I | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 18 |
| 2 | AlbaniaGroup K | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 14 |
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