San Marino host Albania in UEFA Nations League Group C1 clash

match details and competition context

San Marino welcome Albania to San Marino Stadium in Serravalle on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, for a Group C1 fixture in the UEFA Nations League. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 UTC as both sides look to improve their standing in the group. This match follows the opening round where Albania secured a victory, while San Marino suffered a heavy defeat.

standings and group picture

Currently, Albania sit second in the group with three points from one game, having won their opener 2-0 against Belarus. San Marino find themselves at the foot of the table in fourth place, having lost their first match 0-7 to Finland. The two teams are separated by a three-point gap, with Albania holding a positive goal difference of plus two and San Marino enduring a minus seven tally.

recent form and performances

San Marino head into this fixture on the back of five matches without a win, with one draw and four losses. Their recent results include a 0-7 home defeat to Finland on 26 September and narrow losses to Azerbaijan and Bangladesh away and at home respectively. The team has struggled offensively, scoring only three goals in their last five games, while conceding 13, averaging less than one goal per match and conceding over two per game. Albania have had a difficult run as well, with four consecutive losses before a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Belarus at home on 26 September. They have scored three goals and conceded five over those five matches, maintaining a tighter defence than their opponents with just one goal conceded per game on average.

head-to-head and expectations

This will be a significant fixture for San Marino as they seek their first points in the group and hope to reduce their goal deficit. Albania’s recent success and position in the group suggest they could maintain their winning momentum. Given San Marino’s current struggles in both attack and defence, Albania may have the edge, but the home advantage could inspire San Marino to a more competitive performance.

Where the teams stand

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