The Matchday 5 clash in the Nations League between Andorra and Moldova in Group 2 of League D will take place on November 16 at Estadi Nacional in Andorra la Vella. Andorra vs. Moldova: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Bulat Sariev (Kazakhstan)
Matches – 11 (International matches, 2023–2024);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 53;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 9%.
Predicted lineups for Andorra vs. Moldova
Andorra (5-3-2): Iker Alvarez – Joan Cervos, Ildefons Lima, Max Llovera, Bili Borra, Joel Guillén – Daku, Eric Vales, Marc Pujol – Izan Fernandez, Alexandre Martinez.
Moldova (5-4-1): Dmitri Celeadnic – Oleg Reabciuk, Vladislav Baboglo, Sergei Platica, Victor Mudrac, Artur Craciun – Vadim Rata, Artur Ionita, Mihail Caimacov, Nikita Moțpan – Vitalie Damașcan.
Andorra
Koldo Alvarez's side predictably lost both of their matches in the current Nations League. First, the team was defeated at home by Malta (0-1), and then they lost away to Moldova (0-2). Andorra is at the bottom of Group 2, having not scored a single goal or earned any points. If Andorra does not win this match, they will lose their chance to secure the second spot.
Forward Albert Rosas will miss the match due to suspension.
- In the Nations League, Andorra has played 20 matches, winning only twice (8 draws and 10 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in Andorra's last four matches in this tournament.
- Andorra has not scored more than one goal in 9 of their last 10 home games in the Nations League.
Moldova
The team leads the group, having collected six points alongside Malta after three matches. Moldova defeated both group opponents 2-0 at their home ground, but in the last round, they lost to Malta away (0-1). Sergei Kleshchenko's side is ahead of Malta due to better head-to-head results. To advance to League C, Moldova needs a win in the upcoming match.
- At least one team did not score in Moldova's last four Nations League matches.
- The team has won 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament.
- No more than one goal was scored in the second half in 5 of Moldova's last 6 Nations League games.
Andorra vs. Moldova: Match Prediction
It's hard to imagine how the representatives of the small nation can influence the standings in Group 2. Koldo Alvarez's team struggles to earn points even against opponents like Moldova and Malta. In the Nations League, Andorra has only managed to beat Liechtenstein (twice). The main goal for Andorra in this tournament is to score at least one goal.
Moldova cannot afford to draw this match, as Malta is likely to defeat Andorra in the next round and accumulate 9 points. Thus, even if both teams finish with equal results in the group stage, Moldova will be ahead. Therefore, even a narrow victory will allow Moldova to advance to League C.
My prediction – Moldova to win