2nd Division match preview: Delvina versus Naftëtari Kuçovë

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Competition: Albania 2nd Division
Date: Sun 24.November
Match begins: 12:00 (UTC)
Venue: Fusha Sportive Delvinë (2000 seats)

The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Delvina are in the 5th position while the guests worry at 11th.

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

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Delvina form and stats

As mentioned below, Delvina are feasting on a winning streak here so far with maximum points from their first 3 2nd Division games. Nine out of nine points from the last three home games for Delvina, and the home supporters are ready to scream their lungs out to keep the winning streak alive.

The fans are hoping that Delvina will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 2-3 away loss in the 2nd Division game against Tepelena (placed 12th). Ahead of that match, Delvina won a home game hosting Selenicë (4-2).

It's goals goals goals for Delvina who have scored 10 goals from 3 league home games. Delvina have conceded 4 in these home matches.

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Naftëtari Kuçovë form and stats

The manager B. Fraholli is not happy with the away performances in the 2nd Division so far, as all 4 matches have been lost. Bitter travels for Naftëtari Kuçovë as they have lost four games in a row away from home. The last time they avoided an away-from-home loss was the Skrapari match.

Two away games in a row for Naftëtari Kuçovë, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 2-3 versus Memaliaj in the 2nd Division. Prior to that match, a home win 3-0 against Gramozi Ersekë.

Naftëtari Kuçovë are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed 2 goals from 4 away games. Naftëtari Kuçovë have conceded 9 goals in these games.

Head 2 Head

Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 3 wins for Delvina, 1 draw and 6 wins for Naftëtari Kuçovë. Over 2,5 goals: 6 times; under 2,5 goals: 4 games.

Delvina missing players

Naftëtari Kuçovë missing players

Delvina Naftëtari Kuçovë
Total Home vs low Statistics Stat vs mid Away Total
7 3 1 Played P 2 4 7
4 3 1 Won W 0 0 1
1 0 0 Drew D 0 0 1
2 0 0 Lost L 2 4 5
14 10 4 Scored S 2 2 7
10 4 2 Conceded C 6 9 12
100% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 100% 100%
86% 100% 100% Over 1.5 O 1.5 100% 75% 71%
43% 67% 100% Over 2.5 O 2.5 100% 50% 57%
43% 67% 100% Over 3.5 O 3.5 50% 25% 29%
43% 67% 100% Over 4.5 O 4.5 50% 25% 14%
57% 67% 100% BTTS BTTS 50% 25% 29%
29% 33% 0% Clean Sheets C S 0% 0% 14%
14% 0% 0% Failed to Score F T 50% 75% 57%
 
0 0 0 Corners For (avg) C F 0 0 0
0 0 0 Corners Against (avg) C A 0 0 0
0 0 0 Yellow Cards (avg) Y C 0 0 0
0 0 0 Red Cards R C 0 0 0
Key stats this season:
  • All of Delvina's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
  • Delvina have won all their matches at home so far.
  • Delvina haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • Naftëtari Kuçovë have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
  • Naftëtari Kuçovë have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
  • Naftëtari Kuçovë have lost all their away matches so far.
  • Naftëtari Kuçovë haven’t played a single 0-0 game.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Albpetrol Patos 6 6 0 0 12 2 3 3 0 0 6 1 3 3 0 0 6 1 10 18
2 Butrinti Sarande 7 4 2 1 22 8 4 2 1 1 12 6 3 2 1 0 10 2 14 14
3 Maliqi 6 4 2 0 15 6 3 3 0 0 9 2 3 1 2 0 6 4 9 14
4 Tomori Berat 6 4 1 1 16 7 3 2 1 0 11 3 3 2 0 1 5 4 9 13
5 Delvina 7 4 1 2 14 10 3 3 0 0 10 4 4 1 1 2 4 6 4 13
6 Këlcyra 6 3 1 2 11 9 3 2 1 0 6 1 3 1 0 2 5 8 2 10
7 Përmeti 7 3 1 3 9 11 4 3 0 1 8 3 3 0 1 2 1 8 -2 10
8 Memaliaj 6 3 0 3 17 11 3 2 0 1 11 4 3 1 0 2 6 7 6 9
9 Gramozi Ersekë 7 3 0 4 5 8 4 2 0 2 3 3 3 1 0 2 2 5 -3 9
10 Skrapari 6 2 0 4 7 13 3 2 0 1 4 4 3 0 0 3 3 9 -6 6
11 Naftëtari Kuçovë 7 1 1 5 7 12 3 1 1 1 5 3 4 0 0 4 2 9 -5 4
12 Tepelena 8 1 1 6 7 20 4 1 1 2 6 9 4 0 0 4 1 11 -13 4
13 Selenicë 7 0 0 7 3 28 3 0 0 3 0 11 4 0 0 4 3 17 -25 0

Read more about 2nd Division

The Albanian Second Division (Kategoria e Dytë) is the third tier of football in Albania. It is divided geographically into two groups, each with 14 teams. Every team play 26 fixtures to set the final league of each group. The champion of each division is promoted while second places play a promotion play-off final.