Match Preview: Andorra vs. San Marino – Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Sports Mole provides a preview for Sunday’s friendly match between Andorra and San Marino, focusing on predictions, team news, and potential lineups.
Both teams are eager to bounce back from defeats earlier in the international window as they meet at Estadi Nacional on Sunday evening. Andorra lost to Moldova on Thursday, while San Marino was defeated by Gibraltar on the same day.
Match Preview
Andorra has struggled in 2024, managing only one draw in their seven international matches, which came against South Africa in March. Since then, they have lost six consecutive matches, failing to score and conceding a concerning total of 12 goals. In the UEFA Nations League, Andorra has yet to secure any points from two matches, losing to Malta and Moldova recently.
Their latest defeat came against Moldova, where Andorra conceded two goals, with Artur Ionita and Maxim Cojocaru finding the net.
On the other hand, 2024 has been significant for San Marino, who celebrated their first competitive victory against Liechtenstein on September 5. However, they have struggled to build on that success, losing to Moldova and Gibraltar in their subsequent matches. Despite matching Gibraltar in total shots, they were unable to secure a point, with Ethan Britto scoring the only goal.
San Marino will look to end a three-game losing streak against Andorra, who last defeated them 3-0 during World Cup qualifying in October 2021.
Team News
Andorra may miss Marc Garcia and Alex Martinez, who were substituted during the loss to Moldova. Players like Aaron Sanchez and Eric Vales Ramos are expected to get a chance to impress in their absence.
For San Marino, Dante Carlos Rossi is likely unavailable after leaving the match against Gibraltar due to injury. Michele Cevoli may need to find a new center-back partner, with Filippo Fabbri the likely choice. San Marino may also experiment with their lineup, giving opportunities to young players like Lorenzo Lazzari and Giacomo Valentini.
Possible Lineups:
Andorra: Alvarez; Nicolas, Llovera, Garcia, Olivera, Gomes; Sanchez, Teixeira, Vales, Cervos; Rosas
San Marino: Colombo; Benvenuti, Cevoli, Fabbri, Tosi; Casadei, Battistini, Zannoni; Berardi, Contadini, Nanni
With both teams eager for a rare victory, a cautious approach is anticipated on Sunday evening. While Andorra has the home advantage, San Marino is likely to force a draw in this friendly encounter in Andorra la Vella.
