Belarus - Albania

Valeri Gromyko remains the creative heartbeat for Belarus as they head into this matchday 6 fixture on 15 November 2026. The midfielder is expected to anchor a side that has shown impressive defensive resilience, highlighted by their recent 2-0 victory against San Marino. Having navigated a challenging two-legged tie against Finland earlier in the campaign, Belarus arrives at Stadion Illovsky Rudolf with a clear sense of purpose. Their ability to control the middle of the park with Aleksandr Selyava and Max Ebong will be essential as they look to overcome a difficult head-to-head record against their opponents.

Albania enters the contest buoyed by a strong run of form, including a recent 2-0 win over Finland. With Rey Manaj leading the line and the experienced Etrit Berisha in goal, they possess a balanced core capable of dictating the tempo. Albania previously secured a 2-0 victory over Belarus in September, a result that underscores their tactical discipline. As the two sides meet on neutral ground, the midfield battle between Kristjan Asllani and the Belarusian engine room will likely define the outcome of this competitive encounter.