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Spain vs Albania: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Spain welcome Albania to the RCDE Stadium on Saturday evening in a friendly match, as Luis Enrique's side continue their preparations for this winter's World Cup.

La Roja qualified top of their group after a solid campaign which only saw them lose once in Sweden.

Albania, meanwhile, narrowly missed out on a place in the play-offs, finishing third in their group, and are still to qualify for a World Cup.

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Spain vs Albania latest odds

La Roja are overwhelming favourites at 1/7 (1.14) with bet365 to record a win, while Albania are rank outsiders at 16/1 (17.00) to claim a historic victory.

Three of Spain's last four friendly matches have ended as draws and another stalemate is priced at 13/2 (7.50).

Spain vs Albania first goalscorer

The top scoring Spaniard in La Liga, Espanyol's Raul De Tomas, has had to withdraw from the squad due to injury and has not been replaced.

Alvaro Morata has therefore an even better chance of starting the game and is priced at 12/5 (3.40) to break the deadlock ahead of Ferran Torres 15/4 (4.75) and Dani Olmo at 9/2 (5.50).

The shortest priced Albanian player to score first is Southampton striker Armando Broja at 25/1 (26.00).

Spain vs Albania preview

Breaking down defensive units has long been a problem for Spain, and the visitors on Saturday night are unlikely to take the game to La Roja.

Albania will surely sit deep, inviting Spain to try to find a way through and the onus will very much be on Luis Enrique's side to make the breakthrough.

This is where the 2010 world champions often struggle and there could be some temptation to oppose a high-scoring game.

In World Cup qualifying, both Spain's games against an ultra-defensive Greece side saw under 2.5 goals, while both of La Roja's opening two group games at last summer's European Championship also saw fewer than three goals scored.

Spain vs Albania tips & predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at 6/5 (2.20) and could be an attractive and intelligent option for Saturday's clash.

Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org

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Under 2.5 goals at 6/5 (2.20) for a 2pt stake with bet365bet365 Sports Open Account Offerbet365
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