Moldova will be looking to secure their third consecutive victory when they face Andorra in a UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday. The visitors, meanwhile, are desperate for a positive result as they seek to break a streak of five consecutive losses.
Match Overview
Moldova enters this match on a high, having recorded four wins in their last five international outings. They are currently competing in League D for the second consecutive season after narrowly missing out on promotion last time around due to head-to-head goal difference against Latvia. Their campaign started strongly with a solid 2-0 victory over Malta, followed by a narrow 1-0 win against San Marino in a friendly.
Under the management of Serghei Clescenco, Moldova is keen to build on their recent success and extend their winning streak, having won their last four Nations League matches. With key players like Mihail Caimacov and Ion Nicolaescu in form, Moldova will look to capitalize on their momentum.
On the other hand, Andorra is still seeking to find their feet in the Nations League. They have struggled significantly, failing to win any of their last 19 internationals. Their latest defeat came in a narrow 1-0 loss to Malta, which has left them reeling. Despite making progress in previous editions of the Nations League, their inability to find the back of the net consistently is a significant concern. They have not scored in 11 of their last 12 international matches.
Recent Form
–Moldova’s Nations League Form:
– 2-0 win against Malta
– 1-0 win against San Marino (friendly)
– Andorra’s Nations League Form:
– 0-1 loss to Malta
Team News
Moldova will be without midfielder Serafim Cojocari due to injury. Clescenco is likely to set up with a three-man defense consisting of Artur Craciun, Victor Mudrac, and Denis Marandici. The attack will focus on Ion Nicolaescu, who may need to be assessed after missing recent club matches due to injury.
For Andorra, Iker Alvarez is expected to start in goal, supported by a back five featuring Moises San Nicolas, Ian Olivera, Max Llovera, Joel Guillen, and Joan Cervos. Berto Rosas will be a key player in the attacking lineup, aiming to break his country’s scoring drought.
Possible Lineups
Moldova:
– Goalkeeper: Celeadnic
– Defenders: Craciun, Mudrac, Marandici
– Midfielders: Platica, Rata, Reabciuk
– Forwards: Caimacov, Ionita, Nicolaescu
Andorra:
– Goalkeeper: Alvarez
– Defenders: San Nicolas, Olivera, Llovera, Guillen, Cervos
– Midfielders: Teixeira, E. Vales, M. Vales
– Forwards: Rosas, Cucu
