Perhaps a welcome break from league football as Vllaznia Shkodër & Laçi face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the Albanian Cup. All the pre-match information is available here!
It's no vacation for neither Vllaznia nor Laçi as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Vllaznia Shkodër form and stats
Vllaznia was eliminated in the quarter-finals last season in the Albanian Cup. Teuta Durrës was too strong.7-3-4 (win-draw-lost) are the Superliga numbers at home for Vllaznia Shkodër so far this season. On the other hand, in the Albanian Cup, Vllaznia Shkodër has performed like this (both home and away): 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses.
Vllaznia Shkodër haven't scored a league goal since they found the net 180 minutes ago. E. Gurishta scored that one. Nothing to worry about in defence for Vllaznia, as their goalkeeper Bojan Zogovic has completely shut out the opponents for 270 minutes in the Superliga.
Vllaznia drew their last game, 0-0 away at Laçi.
Vllaznia are traveling soon after this match as the Superliga match at Apolonia Fier awaits in three days.
Vllaznia Shkodër has scored 19 league goals at home this season, in 14 matches. It's worth mentioning that 16 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Vllaznia Shkodër have conceded only 13 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Laçi form and stats
Laçi was sent out of Albanian Cup in the 2nd round last season, when Bylis Ballsh turned out to be too strong.As the visiting team in Superliga matches, Laçi have produced an overall stat of 5-5-4 so far. When we have look at the Albanian Cup statistics, we find 2W-1D-0L. This is both home and away.
Laçi are looking to quickly end their 230 minutes long goal drought in the Superliga.
There were no winners in Laçi's previous match, a Superliga home game that ended 0-0 vs Vllaznia Shkodër.
A new game in only three days for Laçi, the Superliga home match versus Bylis Ballsh. Busy days.
The attacking power of Laçi when travelling is not overwhelming with 12 goals scored from 14 league matches away. Laçi are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 10 times in 14 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Vllaznia Shkodër-Laçi H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Vllaznia two wins, Laçi six wins, two draws. four of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  A. Hoxhaj 8 goals |  H. Dilaver 7 goals |  K. Nwabueze 7 goals |
Vllaznia Shkodër missing players
Laçi missing players
| Vllaznia Shkodër | Laçi | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 6 | Won | W | 5 | 12 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Drew | D | 3 | 7 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 24 | 15 | Scored | S | 11 | 31 | ||
| 15 | 11 | Conceded | C | 9 | 19 | ||
| 76% | 77% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | ||
| 32% | 38% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 52% | ||
| 24% | 38% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 17% | 24% | ||
| 8% | 15% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 12% | ||
| 8% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | ||
| 28% | 38% | BTTS | BTTS | 42% | 44% | ||
| 64% | 62% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 36% | ||
| 32% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 28% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 2.2 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 3 | ||
| 9.3 | 7.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12.7 | 12.8 | ||
| 2.9 | 2.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.1 | 3.8 | ||
| 25% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 28% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Teuta Durrës | 27 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 27 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 49 |
| 2 | Partizani Tirana | 27 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 37 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 21 | 47 |
| 3 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 47 |
| 4 | Laçi | 27 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 33 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 45 |
| 5 | Tirana | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 42 |
| 6 | Kukesi | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 35 | 32 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 3 | 35 |
| 7 | Kastrioti Kruje | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -11 | 30 |
| 8 | Bylis Ballsh | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 35 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 20 | -14 | 26 |
| 9 | Skënderbeu Korçë | 27 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 46 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 23 | -23 | 23 |
| 10 | Apolonia Fier | 27 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 45 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 27 | -27 | 17 |