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- Kukësi have the most matches under the total-line (19) in Superliga
- Erzeni Shijak have the most conceded goals (46) in Superliga
Relegation threatens Kukësi who should definitely be looking for some points here. Erzeni are fighting to avoid relegation and will work hard for points.
It's no vacation for neither Kukësi nor Erzeni Shijak 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.
Kukësi form and stats
When playing at home in the Superliga, Kukësi have managed 7 wins, 3 draws and suffered 7 defeats from 17 games. When Kukësi hosts teams that live in the bottom of the table (like Bylis Ballsh, Kukësi and Kastrioti Krujë), they have won 3 of 4 matches!
The home team returns to Stadiumi Zeqir Ymeri after drawing with Bylis Ballsh (placed 9th) on their last time out; the game ended 1-1.
Before that, Kukësi had a home game versus Laçi which ended with a victory 3-0.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Kukësi have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 11 matches with the results: Won 3, drawn 3 and lost 5.
Kukësi are traveling soon after this match as the Superliga match at Egnatia Rrogozhinë awaits in four days.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Kukësi here at Stadiumi Zeqir Ymeri in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (15 from 17 games). From these home matches, Kukësi have conceded only 13 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches. Kukësi has at home met teams with this table position (low), four times. It has ended with less than 2.5 goals 3 of 4 times.
Erzeni Shijak form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Superliga travels is 4 wins, 6 draws and 7 defeats.
There might be some fixture complaints from Erzeni Shijak as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous game, 2-3 against Egnatia Rrogozhinë.
The game before that, was lost at home, a 1-2 defeat against Bylis Ballsh.Take note! Both teams have scored in 10 of this club's last 12 league games.
A quick return to home after this game, as Erzeni are hosting Tirana in the Superliga only four days away.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Erzeni Shijak have scored 18 goals in 17 league games away. Erzeni struggle to build an impenetrable defensive wall in away matches with a total of 27 goals conceded from these games.
Head 2 Head
The newest past history featuring both these participants is the Erzeni Shijak - Kukësi 1-1 played earlier this season. As for the last seven games between these two teams, there's four Kukësi victories, two draws and one Erzeni Shijak win. Over/under statistics; one of these games ended with three goals or more, six matches with two goals or less.
Top Goalscorers
  Patrick 11 goals |  G. Taipi 5 goals |
Kukësi missing players
Erzeni Shijak missing players
| Kukësi | Erzeni Shijak | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 34 | 17 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 17 | 34 |
| 11 | 7 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| 30 | 15 | 6 | Scored | S | 4 | 18 | 35 |
| 35 | 13 | 2 | Conceded | C | 7 | 27 | 46 |
| 88% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 94% | 88% |
| 62% | 53% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 76% | 74% |
| 32% | 24% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 47% | 38% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 35% | 24% |
| 3% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 12% | 12% |
| 38% | 18% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 59% | 59% |
| 38% | 53% | 75% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 24% | 26% |
| 35% | 41% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 24% | 26% |
| 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| 4 | 3.5 | 2.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7.5 | 8.2 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.3 | 6.4 | 7.8 |
| 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| 32% | 31% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 60% | 48% | 33% |
| 9.2 | 8.4 | 6.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6.3 | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| 3.4 | 3.1 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
- Erzeni Shijak have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Erzeni Shijak have the most conceded goals (46) in Superliga
- Erzeni Shijak have the most conceded goals in the second half (32) in Superliga
- Erzeni Shijak is in the worst form (0-2-4)
- Kukësi have the fewest conceded goals (13) at home in Superliga
- Kukësi have the most clean sheets (9) at home in Superliga
- Kukësi have the most matches under the total-line (19) in Superliga
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Tirana | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 52 | 30 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 22 | 63 |
| 2 | Partizani Tirana | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 50 | 36 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 61 |
| 3 | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 46 | 30 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 52 |
| 4 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 36 | 35 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 46 |
| 5 | Teuta Durrës | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 32 | 38 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 23 | -6 | 45 |
| 6 | Laçi | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 41 | 45 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 24 | -4 | 44 |
| 7 | Kukësi | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 30 | 35 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 22 | -5 | 41 |
| 8 | Erzeni Shijak | 34 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 35 | 46 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 27 | -11 | 39 |
| 9 | Bylis Ballsh | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 38 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 37 |
| 10 | Kastrioti Krujë | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 42 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 27 | -17 | 35 |
