Latvia and Andorra meet at Daugavas Stadionā, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Nations League (League D). The history of recent head-to-head matches is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 4 matches. The last head-to-head meeting between these two teams, on 19-11-2018, ended with a draw (0-0). In this match, the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Latvia :
The home team had direct access to this group stage, which is why they will play their first match in this edition of the competition. This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 5 draws and 10 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses in her stadium. The team comes to this match after a home win against Austria by (1‑0). In the last 8 home matches for all competitions, Latvia won 1, tied 2 and lost 5. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, and their attack needs improve, as they did not score goals in 7 of the last 10 games. This is a team that tends to find it difficult to score first. In fact, he only opened the scoring once in the last 15 games. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 13 times and never managed to come back.
The Latvian team comes into this match with a 1-0 win against Austria, which ends 9 consecutive defeats in official matches: Marcis Oss scored the only goal of the match. In this match against the fragile Andorra, coach Dainis Kazakevics should play 4-3-3, favoring the maintenance of possession of the ball and organized attacks, mainly through the corridors: Ritvars Rugins and Janis Ikaunieks must compose the wings of the team. On the other hand, Roberts Uldrikis is one of the great highlights of this formation, being that powerful and strong at the auction. For this match, the local coach can count on the entire team at his disposal.
Andorra :
The visiting team will make its debut in this edition of the competition, since it did not have to play any of the qualifying rounds prior to this group stage. This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses as a visitor, with 5 goals scored and 34 suffered; against 2 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in their stadium, with 5 goals scored and 18 suffered. In their last match, for the European Championship Qualification, they lost to Turkey at home by (0‑2). In its last 8 away matches, Andorra has recorded 2 draws and 6 defeats. The team has allowed the opponent goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, and their offense needs to improve, as they have not scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. This is a team that has had difficulties in opening the scoring and only managed to score the first goal once in the last 15 games. In 15 games, he never came back in the 13 games in which he conceded the first goal.
The Andorran people come to this match with a defeat, by 0-2, in the reception to Turkey, thus adding the third consecutive match without winning in official matches. We remember that Andorra’s last win was 1-0 against Moldova. In this trip to the Latvian field, coach Koldo should act with a more defensive strategy, with a medium-low block, exploring the space in the opponent’s back: Ludovic Clemente is a very fast player and expert in transporting the ball to attack. For this game the coach can count on his usual pieces.
