Tirana vs AF Elbasani: match statistics
AF Elbasani occupies the second position in the table and displays significantly better form and statistics than Tirana, who sits in tenth place. The hosts have lost all of their last five matches, scoring only one goal and conceding ten, which indicates serious offensive and defensive issues. Tirana wins only 8% of their home matches, has a negative goal difference of minus eleven, and has not earned a single point in their last five fixtures. On the other hand, AF Elbasani wins 33% of their away matches, draws in 42%, and is characterized by an offensive efficiency of 1.33 goals per game along with a solid defense that keeps clean sheets in 33% of cases. Additionally, the visitors boast a positive goal difference of plus three on the road and have secured 1.4 points per match in their last five outings. Considering all these factors, AF Elbasani's advantage is clear, making the away win the most probable scenario for this encounter.
Tirana vs AF Elbasani: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Tirana play AF Elbasani in Superliga (Albania). The match date is 8 March 2026 at 15:00. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Tirana: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. AF Elbasani: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tirana scores 1.00 and concedes 1.28 goals per match. AF Elbasani scores 1.28 and concedes 1.15. League average: 2.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tirana 50%, AF Elbasani 56%. Over 2.5: Tirana 31%, AF Elbasani 51%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 37%.
xG, shots and style
AF Elbasani has higher xG: 1.28 vs 1.11. Tirana: 8.2 shots per match, AF Elbasani: 9.9.
Match halves
Tirana: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.58. AF Elbasani: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.82.
Goals by minute
Tirana: 0-15 (10 goals). AF Elbasani: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Superliga: 2.23 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 37%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 1-1-1. Average goals 3.67, BTTS 100%.
Match description
AF Elbasani occupies the second position in the table and displays significantly better form and statistics than Tirana, who sits in tenth place. The hosts have lost all of their last five matches, scoring only one goal and conceding ten, which indicates serious offensive and defensive issues. Tirana wins only 8% of their home matches, has a negative goal difference of minus eleven, and has not earned a single point in their last five fixtures. On the other hand, AF Elbasani wins 33% of their away matches, draws in 42%, and is characterized by an offensive efficiency of 1.33 goals per game along with a solid defense that keeps clean sheets in 33% of cases. Additionally, the visitors boast a positive goal difference of plus three on the road and have secured 1.4 points per match in their last five outings. Considering all these factors, AF Elbasani's advantage is clear, making the away win the most probable scenario for this encounter.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Tirana | AF Elbasani | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Tirana is 333% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Tirana · 0.6 pts / match - AF Elbasani
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AF Elbasani is 28% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Tirana · 1.28 goals / match - AF Elbasani
AF Elbasani is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.28 goals / match - Tirana · 1.15 goals / match - AF Elbasani
Tirana scores in 72% of matches (26 of 36 matches), while AF Elbasani keeps a clean sheet in 36% (14 of 39 matches).
AF Elbasani scores in 82% of matches (32 of 39 matches), while Tirana keeps a clean sheet in 28% (10 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Tirana
Over / Under — AF Elbasani
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
AF Elbasani is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / match - Tirana · 1.31 pts / match - AF Elbasani
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tirana - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
AF Elbasani - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Tirana
AF Elbasani
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Superliga).
Teams vs league
| Tirana | Liga | AF Elbasani | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.28 | 2.23 | ▲ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 31% | 37% | ▲ 51% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 32% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 65% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Tirana 1 - 1 - 1 AF Elbasani. Average goals 3.67, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Tirana vs AF Elbasani?
The Superliga match finished Tirana 0:1 AF Elbasani. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Tirana and AF Elbasani?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Tirana won 1, AF Elbasani won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Tirana vs AF Elbasani?
Tirana score 1.00 goals per game on average and AF Elbasani 1.28. The Superliga average is 2.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 37% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Tirana's matches and 56% of AF Elbasani's.
What form are Tirana and AF Elbasani in?
Over the last 5 games Tirana have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and AF Elbasani 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tirana vs AF Elbasani?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.