Moldova Versus Andorra: Upcoming Nations League Clash

The upcoming match between Moldova and Andorra in the UEFA Nations League will see Moldova attempting to secure their third consecutive victory as they host the encounter at Stadionul Zimbru in Chisinau. The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Moldova, competing in League D for the second consecutive edition, narrowly missed promotion in the previous 2022-2023 season, tied on points with Latvia but losing out on head-to-head goal difference. However, the team has started their current campaign confidently, opening with a 2-0 win against Malta. Last month, they also secured a 1-0 victory over San Marino in a friendly match.

Andorra, on the other hand, is looking to break a losing streak, having lost each of their last five international matches. The team has had limited success over the years in the Nations League, securing two wins against Liechtenstein in their last campaign, yet failing to win in other matches. Andorra’s struggle in finding the net has been evident, with the team failing to score in 11 of their previous 12 games.

The Moldovan squad will be without a key midfielder withdrawn due to injury. Moldova’s head coach, Serghei Clescenko, is anticipated to employ a three-man defense, with key players such as Ion Nicolaescu expected to return to the line-up pending fitness evaluation, following his recent absence from club action.

For Andorra, coached by Koldo, goalkeeper Iker Alvarez, who plays for Villarreal ‘B’, will likely start, supported by a defensive line-up aimed at mitigating Moldova’s offensive threat. Albert Rosas remains one of Andorra’s main attacking hopes, having scored four goals for his country.

Moldova’s current form and historical results in the Nations League offer an advantage, having won their last two matches against the visiting side. The teams’ last meeting resulted in a 2-1 win for Moldova in June 2022. With Andorra’s recent scoring difficulties, Moldova is tipped by betting services to extend their winning streak, potentially over a -1.5 goal margin.