Gibraltar – Latvia : Preview & Prediction
Gibraltar and Latvia meet at Victoria Stadium, in a match for the qualifiers for the World Cup – Europe (Group Stage). The record of direct clashes for the last 3 years between the two teams couldn’t be more balanced, as there was 1 victory for each team in the last 2 times they met. Special attention is needed for the home/away condition, as both teams have significantly different results in their home and away matches.
The home team is currently in the 6th place, without any points won, after 9 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Netherlands, by (6‑0). In the last match, they lost away to Turkey by (6‑0). This is a stronger team when they play at their stadium, since in the last 30 matches they register 1 win, 2 draws and 12 losses in away matches; against 3 wins, 1 draw and 11 losses in their stadium. In the last 4 games they played at home in the World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, Gibraltar lost 4.
In this competition, they have lost the last 9 matches they played. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 9 matches for this competition. The team has been having trouble scoring first. In fact, they failed to score the first goal in any of the last 9 matches for the World Cup – Europe qualifiers. In 9 matches for the competition, they have never been able to turn the score around in the 9 matches in which they conceded the first goal.
The selection of Gibraltar enters this game unmotivated after a heavy defeat, by 6-0, against Turkey. Thus, the home team is going through a bad period, with six defeats in the last games. The home team usually plays in a 5-2-3, favoring quick transitions. Note that in this drawing, the three men who should adopt a more offensive posture are Julian Valarino, Tjay De Barr and Ethan Jolley. It should be noted that one of the best players in Gibraltar is the right wing of the Lincoln Red Imps, Scott Wiseman.
The away team is currently in the 5th place, with 5 points won, after 1 win, 3 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost at home to Turkey by (1‑2). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Norway, by (0‑0). Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 2 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in their stadium. In the last 4 World Cup Qualifiers – Europe away matches Latvia has a record of 3 draws and 1 loss.
In this competition, they haven’t won any of the last 4 away matches. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 9 matches for this competition, so they haven’t been very strong defensively. In 9 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
Latvia comes for this match after an away draw, 0-0, against Norway. Thus, the visiting team has a relatively negative moment, having accounted for three setbacks in the last five games played. The visiting team usually plays in a usual 4-3-3, favoring quick transitions. For that, you can count on the speed and finishing ability of strikers Andrejs Ciganiks, Vladislavs Gutkovskis and Alvis Jaunzems. It should be noted that one of the best players in Latvia is the striker of Rakow Czestochowa, Vladislavs Gutkovskis. Coach Dainis Kazakevics should have no serious absences for this match.
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Gibraltar – Latvia : Betting Tips
Latvia – Win Odds: 1.45
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
