Albania vs Israel Clash Tonight: Live Stream, Kick-Off Time, Team News & Score Prediction

Kick-off, venue and broadcast Albania welcome Israel to the Arena Kombëtare in Tirana on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, with the friendly set for 19:00 local time (18:00 UTC). The match will be available live worldwide on ESPN+ and selected regional networks, while online streams will open shortly before kick-off. Why this fixture matters • First match for new Albania boss Rolando Maran, who replaced Sylvinho after a playoff loss to Poland. • Israel are chasing only a second victory in seven games under Ran Ben Shimon and aim to extend an unbeaten run to four. • Both sides missed Qatar 2026 and are already shaping squads for the autumn Nations League campaign. Form guide Albania: L-L-L-W-W-D (most recent first) – last outing a 1-0 defeat to Ukraine on 31 March. Israel: D-W-L-L-L-W – drew 2-2 with Georgia in March despite leading twice. Head-to-head snapshot Since 2016 the nations have met six times: Albania 2W, Israel 4W. Their last contest, a 2-1 Israel win in the Nations League (Sept 2022), was decided by Tai Baribo’s stoppage-time strike. Team news and probable XIs Albania are missing first-choice keeper Thomas Strakosha (hip). Alen Sherri should start behind a back four led by Atalanta stalwart Berat Djimsiti. Burnley striker Armando Broja partners Myrto Uzuni, whose 15 MLS goals this season earned a recall. Israel travel without forwards Anan Khalaily and Tai Baribo; 20-year-old Maccabi Petah Tikva talent Dor Turgeman is tipped to lead the line in a 3-4-1-2. Rising Salzburg playmaker Oscar Gloukh again carries creative responsibility. Albania (4-4-2): Sherri; Hysaj, Pllana, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Laci, Asllani, Shehu, Hoxha; Broja, Uzuni. Israel (3-4-1-2): Peretz; Nachimas, Stoinov, Lemkin; Dasa, Kanichowsky, E Peretz, Revivo; Gloukh; Turgeman, Toklomati. Key battles to watch 1. Kristjan Asllani vs Eliel Peretz – Inter’s deep-lying regista against Israel’s box-to-box engine. Whoever controls tempo could swing possession. 2. Uzuni vs Roy Revivo – the Alba winger loves cutting inside; Revivo’s positioning will be tested. 3. Gloukh in pockets behind Albania’s midfield pivot – Maran may assign Keidi Bare late on to shadow the teenager if space appears. Stat corner • Sports Mole’s data model gives Albania a 44 % win probability, Israel 29 %, draw 27 %. • Albania kept six clean sheets in eight matches before November’s skid, while Israel have scored in nine of their last eleven. • The most common scoreline in their series is 3-0 (twice, once for each side). Prediction Both defences have wobbled lately, yet neither side boasts a prolific front line in current call-ups. Expect a tactical, low-margin affair: Albania 1-1 Israel.