Poland vs Albania Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Mar 2026

World Cup Play-Off Betting Preview: Poland vs Albania

Poland clash with Albania in this World Cup play-off semi-final at the National Stadium in Warsaw, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 26 March.

Poland look a great bet to beat Albania on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -161 with BetMGM that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

A second-place finish in Group G, three points behind Netherlands and ahead of Finland, Malta and Lithuania, saw Poland book their place in this play-off semi-final.

Poland secured a 3-2 away win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier at Ta’ Qali last time out. The White and Red had four shots on target and boasted 60% possession, with Robert Lewandowski, Pawel Wszolek and Piotr Zielinski scoring one goal apiece.

Albania secured their place in the play-off after finishing second in Group K, six points behind England but ahead of Serbia, Latvia and Andorra.

The Albanians come into this game after a 2-0 home defeat to England in World Cup qualifying at the Air Albania Stadium. Sylvinho's team finished with just 30% possession and didn’t have any shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Albania had the edge in the most recent meeting between these teams, recording a 2-0 home win over Poland in a Euro 2024 qualifier at the Air Albania Stadium. In the previous 4 H2H matches, there have been three Poland victories and one Albania win.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Poland	8	5	2	1	14	7	7	14:7	17
2	Albania	8	4	2	2	7	5	2	7:5	14

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 16.6 attempts. Poland have had 48.1% possession, 417.8 passes and 5.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts, while being awarded 3.6 corners.

Robert Lewandowski is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Jakub Kaminski, Matty Cash and Karol Swiderski each have 2. The leading assistors are Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski with 3, while goalie Lukasz Skorupski has recorded 3 clean sheets.

Albania have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 8.6 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. The Red and Black average 52.4% possession, 3.5 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against them, while conceding 0.7 goals from 8.6 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Rey Manaj has recorded 3 goals, Kristjan Asllani 2, with Myrto Uzuni and Nedim Bajrami both managing 1. Myrto Uzuni, Arlind Ajeti and Arber Hoxha are top assists providers with 1, while Thomas Strakosha has recorded 6 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Poland confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Kamil Grabara (GK), Tomasz Kedziora, Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, Matty Cash, Sebastian Szymanski, Piotr Zielinski, Michal Skoras, Filip Rozga, Robert Lewandowski, Jakub Kaminski.

Albania confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Thomas Strakosha (GK), Elseid Hysaj, Arlind Ajeti, Berat Djimsiti, Mario Mitaj, Juljan Shehu, Kristjan Asllani, Myrto Uzuni, Qazim Laci, Arber Hoxha, Nedim Bajrami.

Poland vs Albania Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Poland vs Albania betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Poland will have the edge in this World Cup qualifying clash, then you can back the home team at -161. We’re expecting a nice potential return with this match winner bet.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest World Cup qualifying team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Poland vs Albania stats:

• Poland have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Poland have won 3 of their last 4 games against Albania.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61.7% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you’re feeling confident that Poland will win, why not consider a Match Result & Total bet? It provides a bigger odds option and you need to predict the number of goals along with our team to triumph.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Poland 2 - 0 Albania

Poland can be backed to win 2-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +480 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Piotr Zielinski Over 1.5 Shots -105

Piotr Zielinski (Poland) has recorded over 1.5 shots in his past two games. We’re expecting this data to be backed up and for him to cover the Player Shots line at odds of -105.

Latest Piotr Zielinski Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+800

Shots

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

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Robert Lewandowski to Score -111

Robert Lewandowski (Poland) has been among the goals in three of his past five matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of -111.

Latest Robert Lewandowski Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-114

First

+220

Shots

Over 3.5

-119

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Albania Under 3.5 Corners -149

It’s been under 3.5 corners for Albania in 8 of their past 10 away matches, while Poland have conceded less than 3.5 corners in four straight home games. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of -149 for this Albania Team Corners bet.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Poland

Total

9.50 5.90 3.60

Home

9.40 6.30 3.10

Away

9.60 4.60 5.00

Albania

Total

7.20 3.50 3.70

Home

6.50 2.60 3.90

Away

7.80 3.10 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-152

Under 8.5

+106

Poland Corners

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-123

Albania Corners

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-159

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+700

2

+255

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Poland vs Albania Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this World Cup qualifying clash, Poland are the -161 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 62% chance of winning. If you want to back the outsider, Albania are available at +525.

A 2+ goal margin of victory for Poland against Albania means a full payout at -123 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -161.

No matter what World Cup qualifying game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-161

X

+260

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+110

2

+510

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-357

X2

+123

Draw No Bet

1

-526

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-123

2 Hcp +0.75

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+117

No

-161

Robert Lewandowski is priced at +220 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of -114 to find the net anytime.

Robert Lewandowski (Poland)

First

-114

Anytime

+220

Karol Swiderski (Poland)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Jakub Kamiński (Poland)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Piotr Zielinski (Poland)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Armando Broja (Albania)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Sebastian Szymanski (Poland)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Jasir Asani (Albania)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Arbër Hoxha (Albania)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Myrto Uzuni (Albania)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Michal Skóras (Poland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Nedim Bajrami (Albania)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Nicola Zalewski (Poland)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Matty Cash (Poland)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Bartosz Slisz (Poland)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Qazim Laci (Albania)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Jan Ziolkowski (Poland)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Kristjan Asllani (Albania)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Tomasz Kędziora (Poland)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Jakub Kiwior (Poland)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Robert Lewandowski (Poland)

Over 3.5

-119

Under 3.5

-

Karol Swiderski (Poland)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Arbër Hoxha (Albania)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Matty Cash (Poland)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Nicola Zalewski (Poland)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Nedim Bajrami (Albania)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Myrto Uzuni (Albania)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Jasir Asani (Albania)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Sebastian Szymanski (Poland)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Armando Broja (Albania)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Piotr Zielinski (Poland)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Jakub Kamiński (Poland)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Kristjan Asllani (Albania)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Michal Skóras (Poland)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Bartosz Slisz (Poland)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Qazim Laci (Albania)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Jan Ziolkowski (Poland)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Poland Stats

Albania Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 52.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 46.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Poland vs Albania Lineups & Team News

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