Latvia vs Gibraltar Prediction & Betting Tips (31 March)

Latvia took a very good option in remaining in League C by winning the first round on the road 0-1. A victory that was not insignificant since it put an end to a series of nine matches without success in all competitions. Among these 9 matches, the Latvians lost five times, each time during the World Cup qualifiers against England 3-0 and 0-5, Serbia 0-1 and 2-1 and Albania 1-0. All these defeats therefore deprived Latvia of qualification for the World Cup or at least participation in the World Cup play-offs. During Nations League C, the Latvian selection only won one match in the space of six days, against the Faroe Islands 1-0. Otherwise, no less than four defeats were recorded against Armenia in the first leg 4-1 and the return 1-2 and against North Macedonia in the first leg 0-3 and the return 1-0. For its part, Gibraltar missed the boat of taking an option on promotion to League C.

However, this is a somewhat expected result since this selection only wins too few matches. This setback against Latvia was added to the 10 other setbacks before this one. At the heart of these 10 defeats, Gibraltar only scored 3 small goals. Obviously, the visiting players did not have a say during the World Cup qualifiers with 0 points, 8 defeats and above all 28 goals conceded, an average of 3.5 goals conceded. 

For Latvia, the precious B.Meilnis (4 sel), A.Jaunzems (46 sel) and Tobers (37 sel) are not present for this March gathering due to physical problems or deemed out of shape. On the other hand, the only scorer in the first leg on penalty, V.Gutkovskis (59 goals, 13 goals) will be in the game as well as in the first leg. Ditto for Roberts Uldrikis (Arminia Bielefeld, 8 goals in 56 caps) and former Messin Janis Ikaunieks (12 goals in 72 caps), author of 2 goals in the space of 3 days at the start of the Latvian championship.

Defender Savalnieks (71 sel) was called up but did not play in the first leg. At Gibraltar, note the withdrawal of experienced defenders Olivero (66 sel), Jolley (41 sel), Mouelhi (38 sel) and Annesley (55 sel) and that of attackers Tjay De Barr (56 sel, 3 goals) and Ayoub El Hamdi. Captain G.Torrilla (37 sel) and midfielder Pozo (21 sel) are present in Latvia like defenders Kian Ronan (45 sel), B.Lopes (35 sel) and Valarino (31 sel).

• Summary: Latvia played against Gibraltar in 1 matches this season.
• Latvia Feedinco Rating: 6.75
• Gibraltar Feedinco Rating: 6.80