
The chances of Albania being placed in the second pot in the play-off draw are open and not at all impossible.
Our national team needs four of the following five scenarios to be fulfilled:
Group B
The result of the Kosovo–Switzerland match should not give Kosovo first place in the group. Any other combination keeps Albania's chances alive.
Group D
In the Ukraine-Iceland challenge, the Rossoneri have an interest in Ukraine not winning. Any other result is in favor of Albania.
Group F
The only hope comes from Ireland: the Hungary–Ireland match must end with an Irish victory, to help our ranking.
Group H
In the Austria-Bosnia and Herzegovina match, it is important that Bosnia does not get the victory, as a success would move it up the rankings.
Group J
The Wales–North Macedonia match should not end with a Welsh victory, while it is also important that North Macedonia does not win the group.
If four of these five conditions are met, then Albania secures a much more comfortable positioning in the play-off draw, entering the second pot and avoiding stronger opponents, as well as playing the first play-off match at home.